
These supplementary tones are used to add interesting colors to basic chords thus giving number of possibilities as min9, maj9, dom9, min11, maj11, dom11, min13, maj13, dom13, 6/9 etc. Seventh chords are generally enriched with extra notes above the octave as the ninth (9), eleventh (11) and thirteenth (13). Sixth chords can also be used in place of seventh chords, the main types are minor 6 (1 - b3 - 5 - 6) and major 6 (1 - 3 - 5 - 6). Seventh chords are the most used used in jazz music, they are the backbone of jazz harmony. They are built with four notes (root, third, fifth and seventh) and can be classified into several types : Triads, seventh chords, extended chords, drop 2 voicings, drop 3 voicings, close and open positions are discussed in detail. You will find here tons of information about the most common to the most complex jazz guitar chord positions and voicings used in jazz music.Įach page (links at the bottom of this category) is dedicated to a specific type of chord including guitar shapes, formula charts and theory lessons.


Welcome in the jazz chord section of Jazz Guitar
