Intervals are one of the most overlooked practice items. However, I consider them just as important as practicing scales and chords. In this video, I demonstrate my approach to practicing major 7th intervals by playing them in the cycle, both ascending and descending. This approach is great for the ear, and it will help you to recognize the interval when you hear it in melodies.

Once you get this approach under your fingers and in your ears, we'll take the next step with intervals and apply them to many different harmonic situations. (more videos on this subject are coming in the future).

After working with this video, review many of the melodies you like to play, and look for the presence of this interval used both ascending and descending. When you do this, your ear will start to pick up on the interval, and you'll be hearing at a deeper level.

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