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Understanding Chord Symbols


With the increasing interest in jazz and various forms of music, many people are curious about chord symbols and how chords are constructed. While books on the subject abound, clear explanations of chord symbol interpretation are scarce. Here, I aim to offer some insights for music enthusiasts.

Chord symbols, commonly found in song sheets for guitar or keyboard players, consist of three main components:

1. Root: The alphabetical name of a chord, such as A, Bb, G, or F

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2. Chord Type: This indicates whether the chord is major, minor, dominant, augmented, or diminished.

3. Extension: Additional tones are added to the basic triad, altering its sound but not its type. Extensions are shown by scale step numbers like 9, 11, or 13.

Basic Chord Types


- Major: Indicated by GMaj, GMa, GM, or simply G. Sometimes, symbols are used for major chords without specifying the type.

- Minor: Shown as Gmin, Gmi, Gm, or G-, with a lowercase "m" indicating minor chords.

- Dominant 7: These are identified solely by the root and extension numbers. To differentiate major from dominant chords, remember: if the first extension number after the root or chord name is 7 or higher, without specifying major or minor, it is a dominant chord.

Examples:
- Dominant: C7b5, C13, C9, C7sus4
- Minor: Cm11
- Major: CMaj9

If the first extension number is 6 or below, it’s a major chord.

Examples: C6/9, C2, Csus4

- Augmented: These three-note chords are indicated by G aug, G+, or G

5. Notably, G+7 is always a dominant chord, as is G7#5.


- Diminished: Indicated by G dim, Gdim7, or variations like G7.

By understanding these components, you can more easily interpret chord symbols and enhance your musical experience.

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