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- What effect do extended chords have?
- Are 7th chords extended chords?
- What is an extended Tertian chord?
- How do extended chords work?
What effect do extended chords have?
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.
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.
What is an extended Tertian chord?
"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.
How do extended chords work?
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.
