In this lesson, you will write Major 7ths in music notation, but this time without the aid of an instrument.
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The easiest way to write a Major 7th is to find the octave, then go down a half step.
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Always make sure that you are spelling it as a Major 7th, and not a Diminished Octave.
A Diminished Octave should stick out like a sore thumb because the top and bottom note use the same letter.
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Please press the Exercise button below.