A nice sounding sequence in all 12 keys. This sequence starts with a C major chord, then moves the middle note down to make C major 7th, then the middle note moves down again to create C7 ("C dominant"). Finally the middle note moves down one last time and the root moves down a fifth (or up a fourth) to F. This sequence is then repeated in all twelve keys. At first I have just the right hand notes written in. You will eventually want to know the 3rds and 7ths of all your basic 7th chords. With practice this will give you a strong foundation. I repeat the whole exercise a second time with the notation written in (and note names written undert the staff for those of you who don't read music so well). For more chord practice or to learn my unique system for finding piano chords quickly, read my books "How to Speed Read Piano Chord Symbols" and "How to Play from a Fake Book without Gettin' the Blues" -- visit

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UPDATE --
I redid this exercise with slower movement between the chords, so that it's easier to follow along. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x3rB89U4jM (less info)