If you're stuck in a cycle of major and minor when composing this music theory tutorial to help you break out and explore four types of lesser used chords that can transform your songwriting skills.  

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C augmented chord

Diminished and Half Diminished

C diminished chord

Types of Sevenths 

C major 7th, C dominant 7th, C minor 7th and C minor major 7th

Inversions

C major, in root position, and 1st & 2nd inversion

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