How To Play Extensions on Dominant Seventh Chords

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thelonius monk lessonWant to spice up your chords and arrangements and make them more jazzy?  

One of the best ways to do this by adding extensions to your chords.  Unfortunately,  most people don’t understand how to do this properly.  

So, you’re probably saying right now, “Steve, How do you play extensions on chords?”  ”I heard that the opposite sex loves C7(13b9)…right?”  ”Can you teach me to create these beautiful sounds so I can finally get a date this Saturday night?”

Well, I’m glad you asked.  (You’re on your own as far as the date but I can definitely help you with the jazz chords). I decided to shoot a new lesson video to help you guys out with this often elusive topic.  This particular video deals exclusively with playing extensions (tensions) on dominant chords.  The extension I teach in the video are ( 9, 11, 13, b9, #9, #11, b13).  

Ready to get richer chords? 

Want to see how I apply some of this jazz theory? Here’s a lesson on reharmonizing Misty 

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  • victor

    Steve, I am 78 years old-(20 years young). I have loved Jazz all my life but have not had enough time to devote to it until now. I really appreciate your jazz instruction in all its forms and want you to know that you have brought much pleasure to an old (young) man. I listen to you everyday.Keep up the good work. Victor taylor

    • http://www.freejazzlessons.com/ Steve Nixon (freejazzlessons)

      Victor,
         Nice to hear from you! That’s fantastic that you have time now to work on your passion. That must be a great feeling for you.
         I’m so happy to hear that the lessons are making a difference in your life. I love stories like yours :)

  • Takeshi tomas

    Thanks to help the musicians to be better players. 
    Good lessons and very easy to understand.
    Takeshi from turin