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"Tertian" means built with thirds: thus, extended tertian chords simply are those which go beyond 7th chords: 9th, 11th, and 13th chords. These sonorities generally are used as dominant chords: it's best to think of a "core" Mm7 chord with a "color note" (or several) added onto it.
- What is extended tertian harmony?
- How do you identify extended chords?
- Are 7th chords extended chords?
- How do you build extended chords?
What is extended tertian harmony?
Extended Tertian Harmony and Non-chord tones. Extended harmony is anything beyond the seventh in a triadic chord. This includes 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths. Labeled G9, G11, and G13 (for dominant chords).
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.
Are 7th chords extended chords?
In music, extended chords are certain chords (built from thirds) or triads with notes extended, or added, beyond the seventh. Ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords are extended 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.
