Tonic
The tonic is the first scale degree of a diatonic scale (for example, the major scale, is a diatonic scale). Sometimes it’s called the 1st… Read More »Tonic
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Major Ninth Chords
A dominant ninth is a dominant chord with a ninth, but that’s not what a major ninth chord is. The major ninth chord (or just ninth chord), as an extended chord, typically includes the seventh and ninth along with the basic triad structure. Thus, a Cmaj9 consists of C E G B and D . When the symbol “9” is not preceded by the word “major” or “maj”, the implied seventh is a dominant seventh—e.g. a C9 consists of C E G B♭ and D.
Minor 6th Chords
The minor 6th chord is also know as the minor major sixth. It’s the same as the major 6th chord except the minor triad is used. It’s a very jazzy chord and can substitute for a minor chord. Here are it’s open position shapes.Read More »Minor 6th Chords
Added 9th (add9) Chords (Closed Position Shapes)
An added ninth chord (add9) is a major triad with an added ninth. Added ninth chords are different from other ninth chords (9, maj9) because the seventh is not included. Read More »Added 9th (add9) Chords (Closed Position Shapes)