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- How do you build extended chords?
- How do you identify extended chords?
- Why do we use extended chords?
- What are extended guitar chords?
How do you build extended chords?
Extended chords are simply chords that have notes which extend further than the standard three note triad. They're formed by stacking thirds on top of the base triad. Extended chords provide another layer of sound above general major and minor triads.
How do you identify extended chords?
Definition of Extended Chords
An Extended Chord is a tertian chord – meaning it is based on stacking 3rds, like major, minor and seventh chords. The difference however is that extended chords extend past the seventh note into the next octave.
Why do we use extended chords?
Extended chords are vertical sonorities with extra color tones in addition to their basic triad of chord tones. Extended chords are vertical sonorities with extra color tones in addition to their basic triad of chord tones. If that sounds complicated—don't worry.
What are extended guitar chords?
Extended chords are generally those chords that stack up more than 4 tones, beyond the 7th. Below is the natural order of tones when stacking. Remember, chords may include sharp (♯) or flat (♭) tones. For example, a minor 7th chord includes a ♭3 and ♭7, whereas a major 7th chord includes a major 3 and 7.
