Altered Chords

Description: Test your knowledge of altered chords, which are chords that have been modified from their basic form by changing one or more of their notes.
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What is the most common type of altered chord?

  1. Dominant seventh chord

  2. Minor seventh chord

  3. Major seventh chord

  4. Diminished seventh chord


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dominant seventh chords are the most common type of altered chord because they are used to create tension and resolve to tonic chords.

What is the difference between a dominant seventh chord and a major seventh chord?

  1. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a natural seventh note.

  2. The dominant seventh chord has a sharp seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a natural seventh note.

  3. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.

  4. The dominant seventh chord has a natural seventh note, while the major seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, which gives it a more dissonant sound than the major seventh chord.

What is the difference between a dominant seventh chord and a minor seventh chord?

  1. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a natural seventh note.

  2. The dominant seventh chord has a sharp seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a natural seventh note.

  3. The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.

  4. The dominant seventh chord has a natural seventh note, while the minor seventh chord has a sharp seventh note.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dominant seventh chord has a flatted seventh note, which gives it a more dissonant sound than the minor seventh chord.

What is the difference between a diminished seventh chord and a half-diminished seventh chord?

  1. The diminished seventh chord has a flatted fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a natural fifth note.

  2. The diminished seventh chord has a sharp fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a natural fifth note.

  3. The diminished seventh chord has a flatted fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a sharp fifth note.

  4. The diminished seventh chord has a natural fifth note, while the half-diminished seventh chord has a sharp fifth note.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The diminished seventh chord has a flatted fifth note, which gives it a more dissonant sound than the half-diminished seventh chord.

What is the most common way to use an altered chord?

  1. To create tension

  2. To resolve to a tonic chord

  3. To add color to a chord progression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Altered chords can be used to create tension, resolve to a tonic chord, and add color to a chord progression.

Which of the following is an example of an altered chord?

  1. C major 7

  2. G dominant 7

  3. D minor 7

  4. A diminished 7


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A diminished 7 chord is an altered chord because it has a flatted fifth note.

Which of the following is not an altered chord?

  1. C major 7

  2. G dominant 7

  3. D minor 7

  4. A augmented 7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

C major 7 is not an altered chord because it does not have any altered notes.

What is the most common way to write an altered chord?

  1. Using chord symbols

  2. Using figured bass

  3. Using Roman numerals

  4. Using lead sheets


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord symbols are the most common way to write altered chords because they are easy to read and understand.

What is the difference between a chord symbol and a figured bass?

  1. Chord symbols use letters to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses numbers.

  2. Chord symbols use numbers to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses letters.

  3. Chord symbols use letters and numbers to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses only numbers.

  4. Chord symbols use letters and numbers to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses only letters.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chord symbols use letters to represent the notes in the chord, while figured bass uses numbers to represent the intervals between the notes in the chord.

What is the difference between a Roman numeral and a lead sheet?

  1. Roman numerals are used to represent chords in a chord progression, while lead sheets are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song.

  2. Roman numerals are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song, while lead sheets are used to represent chords in a chord progression.

  3. Roman numerals are used to represent the rhythm of a song, while lead sheets are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song.

  4. Roman numerals are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song, while lead sheets are used to represent the rhythm of a song.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roman numerals are used to represent chords in a chord progression, while lead sheets are used to represent the melody and lyrics of a song.

Which of the following is an example of a chord symbol?

  1. Cmaj7

  2. G7

  3. Dm7

  4. Adim7


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cmaj7 is an example of a chord symbol because it uses letters to represent the notes in the chord.

Which of the following is an example of a figured bass?

  1. 6/4

  2. 4/2

  3. 5/3

  4. 3/2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

6/4 is an example of a figured bass because it uses numbers to represent the intervals between the notes in the chord.

Which of the following is an example of a Roman numeral?

  1. I

  2. IV

  3. V

  4. VII


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

I is an example of a Roman numeral because it is used to represent a chord in a chord progression.

Which of the following is an example of a lead sheet?

  1. The melody and lyrics of a song written on a staff

  2. A chord chart with the chords written above the lyrics

  3. A tablature with the fingerings for a guitar or bass guitar

  4. A drum chart with the drum beats written on a staff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The melody and lyrics of a song written on a staff is an example of a lead sheet.

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