Wow..lots of info there. All the names are a bit intimidating, but when you sit and play the piano keys and follow your explanations it's much much easier to "get it". I like the idea of adding to the pile. That makes sense to me.

I do like those 7th chords. They are so cool sounding and it's all very simple. Just count up from the 1st note and it's the 7th one (interval). Or stack it, like you say, Jack, by plopping on another 3rd. I did listen to that Beatles song, Mark...I am going to be so aware of every song I listen to from now on! And if I find myself picking one of those out of a song tomorrow, I'll just flip!

Jim, that piano page is very visual, and I could test myself to see if I chose the right notes for each "type" of chord. (the sound didn't work though..but I didn't need it, I have the keyboard!)

So that's great! You're a natural teacher Jack! Have you ever taught music? smile




A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write,
if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be,
he must be. -- Abraham Maslow, American Psychologist