Originally Posted By: bruno123
A Major 7th chord has certain qualities; It is rare when it is used in a song that is driving. A song like Misty or Stormy needs a Major 7th chord to be complete the song.

A major chord in a ballad or bosa nova is dry so adding a Major 7th or a 6th adds to the song. This is not limited to jazz, it fits whenever the Major chord needs help. I cannot picture playing a C major chord for 8 beats.


I totally agree, in fact I couldn't even play a Major 7th for 8 beats, I would at least alternate between a Major 7th and Major 6th to keep it moving.