Step into the world of jazz chords, where we focus on understanding their structure and how to use them in jazz music. In this section are clear, easy-to-follow articles that help you learn about chords and how to apply them in your playing.
3-note jazz voicings are the simplest way to play 7th chords. They are great for beginners, but don't underestimate them -- the professionals use them all the time too.
"Sharp-11" sounds like a chord you need a theory degree to use. It isn't. It's one of the most common ways jazz pianists color major and dominant chords, and there's a shortcut near the end of this article that will let you play one in any key today.
Sus-chords were first used in classical music to delay the resolution of a cadence. Jazz musicians use sus-voicings in many different scenarios.
Dominant 7th chords are the most exciting and colorful chords in jazz. The fundamental voicings are used in all jazz standards, and altered extensions provide endless varieties to get creative.
Major chords can be voiced using a number of techniques, including shells, rootless voicings, 6/9 voicings, extended voicings with the sharp-11th, fourth voicings, and more.
Minor chords can be voiced using a number of techniques, including shells, rootless voicings, extended voicings with the 11th, fourth voicings, and more.
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