{"id":6210,"date":"2019-01-25T14:04:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T13:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/?p=6210"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:07:18","slug":"jazz-guitar-chord-dictionary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/jazz-guitar-chord-dictionary\/","title":{"rendered":"Jazz Guitar Chord Dictionary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"line-height: 160%; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\">This jazz guitar chord dictionary is a reference to help you find great-sounding 7th-chord voicings to play and improvise over jazz standards. The 244 chord shapes on this page are essential knowledge for any jazz guitarist and will help you to comp chords with creativity, confidence, and variety.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you don\u2019t have to learn all of these chords at once. Instead, use this page as a resource that you come back to each time when you need to add a new chord to your vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun with these chords, get them under your fingers, and most importantly, apply them to jazz standards and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/jazz-chord-progressions\/\">chord progressions<\/a> as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<p>PS: If you are new to jazz guitar, check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/17-essential-jazz-guitar-chords-beginners\/\">basic jazz guitar chords<\/a> first.<\/p>\n<span style=\"--tl-form-height-m:851.031px;--tl-form-height-t:540.438px;--tl-form-height-d:540.438px;\" class=\"tl-placeholder-f-type-shortcode_11009 tl-preload-form\"><span><\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"tocgreybox\">\n<h3 style=\"background-color: #313131; padding: 5px 5px 5px 10px; color: #ffffff;\">CHORD TYPE LIST<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#diagrams\">How To Read Chord Diagrams<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#basic\">Basic Chords<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#major\">Major 7 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dominant\">Dominant 7 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#minor\">Minor 7 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#half\">Half-Diminished Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#diminished\">Diminished 7 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shell\">Shell Chords (aka Guide Tone Chords)<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#shell1\">137 Shell Chords (E-String Root)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shell3\">173 Shell Chords (E-String Root)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shell2\">137 Shell Chords (A-String Root)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#shell4\">173 Shell Chords (A-String Root)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#extensions\">Chords With Extensions<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#maj6\">Major 6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maj69\">Major 6(9)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maj9\">Major 9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maj13\">Major 13<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maj7x11\">Major 7#11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#maj7x5\">Major 7#5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9\">Dominant 9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#13\">Dominant 13<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7sus4\">7 Sus 4 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#9sus4\">9 Sus 4 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#13sus4\">13 Sus 4 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#min6\">Minor 6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#min9\">Minor 9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#min11\">Minor 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#minmaj7\">Minor\/Major 7<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#minmaj9\">Minor\/Major 9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#altered\">Dominant Chords Altered Extensions<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#7b9\">Dominant 7b9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7b9sus4\">7b9 Sus4<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#13b9\">Dominant 13b9 \/ Dominant 13#9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7x9\">Dominant 7#9<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7x11\">Dominant 7#11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7b13\">Dominant 7b13<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7b5b9\">Dominant 7 Altered &#8211; 7b5(b9)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7b5x9\">Dominant 7 Altered &#8211; 7b5(#9)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7x5b9\">Dominant 7 Altered &#8211; 7#5(b9)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7x5x9\">Dominant 7 Altered &#8211; 7#5(#9)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#inversions\">Inversions<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#majinv1\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#majinv2\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 D-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#majinv3\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 E-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#majinv4\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dominv1\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dominv2\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 D-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dominv3\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 E-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dominv4\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mininv1\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mininv2\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 D-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mininv3\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 E-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mininv4\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#halfinv1\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#halfinv2\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 2) \u2013 D-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#halfinv3\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 E-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#halfinv4\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 3) \u2013 A-String Bass Note<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#open\">Open Voicings<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#opene\">Open Chords With E Root<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#opena\">Open Chords With A Root<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#opend\">Open Chords With D Root<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#openb\">Open Chords With B Root<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#openbb\">Open Chords With Bb Root<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#openc\">Open Chords With C Root<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quartal\">Quartal Chords<\/a>\n<ul class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"#quartal1\">Quartal Chords Based on the C Dorian Scale (String Set 2-3-4-5)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#quartal2\">Quartal Chords Based on the C Dorian Scale (String Set 1-2-3-4)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#more\">More Guitar Chord Lessons<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"diagrams\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to Read Chord Diagrams<\/h2>\n<p>A <span style=\"color: red; font-weight: bold;\">red circle<\/span> represents the root (aka 1) of the chord. Most chords in this dictionary have a C root.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>black circles<\/strong> are the other notes of the chord. The numbers inside the black circles indicate the chord tone.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>numbers<\/strong> (1, 2, 3, and 4) at the right side of each chord diagram indicate which fingers to use to fret the chord.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chord-fingering.png\" alt=\"Chord fingering\" width=\"468\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chord-fingering.png 468w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/chord-fingering-300x154.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>X symbol<\/strong> at the left side of the chord diagram indicates that those strings are not to be played. This means that most of the chords on this page cannot be strummed, but should be played fingerstyle, with your thumb and first 3 fingers of the right hand.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>O symbol<\/strong> at the left side of the chord diagram indicates that those strings are played open.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"greenbox\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Movable Chords<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 25px;\">Most of the chords on this page are of the movable type (not the open chords though). By moving the chord shapes up or down the guitar neck, you get other chords of the same chord type.<\/p>\n<p>For example: move the chord shape of a Cmaj7 vocing 2 frets higher and it becomes a Dmaj7 voicing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10644\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/moveable-chords.png\" alt=\"Movable chords\" width=\"517\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/moveable-chords.png 517w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/moveable-chords-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"basic\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Basic Jazz Guitar Chords<\/h2>\n<p>The first group of jazz chords is called &#8220;basic&#8221;, but they should really be described as &#8220;essential&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>These shapes contain both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/drop-2-chords\/\">drop 2<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/drop-3-chords-and-inversions\/\">drop 3 chords<\/a> in root position, which is the best place to get started playing jazz guitar chords.<\/p>\n<p>You will learn smaller shapes in the next section, which are easier to play, but these four-note shapes drill the sound of jazz into your ears better than the smaller shapes.<\/p>\n<p>Start by learning one shape for each chord type then take those changes to a jazz tune you know or are working on.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 10 great songs to practice and apply these chords to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/autumn-leaves-melody-and-solo\/\">Autumn Leaves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/summertime-melody-and-solo\/\">Summertime<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/all-the-things-you-are\/\">All The Things You Are<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/fly-me-to-the-moon-chords\/\">Fly Me To The Moon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/blue-bossa\/\">Blue Bossa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/there-will-never-be-another-you\/\">There Will Never Be Another You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/georgia-on-my-mind-guitar-chords\/\">Georgia On My Mind<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/take-five-chords\/\">Take 5<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/the-girl-from-ipanema-chords\/\">The Girl From Ipanema<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/10-ways-to-play-my-funny-valentine-chord-changes\/\">My Funny Valentine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"major\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 7 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6217\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7.png\" alt=\"C major 7 jazz guitar chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-585x408.png 585w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-200x139.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dominant\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7.png\" alt=\"C Dominant 7 Chord Chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"238\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"minor\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-1.png\" alt=\"C minor 7 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-1.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-1-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-1-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"half\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7b5 (Half-Diminished) Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6216\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5.png\" alt=\"C half-diminished 7 jazz guitar chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"diminished\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Diminished 7 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cdim7.png\" alt=\"C diminished 7 jazz guitar chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cdim7.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cdim7-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cdim7-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shell\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Shell Chords<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/shell-jazz-guitar-chords-beginners\/\">Shell chords<\/a> (aka guide tone chords) are often referred to as Freddie Green chords, as he used them to create his iconic rhythm sound with the Count Basie band.<\/p>\n<p>These three-note chords contain the root, 3rd, 7th (or the 6th) of each chord.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, you hit the essential chord tones for each shape, and mostly on the lower string sets.<\/p>\n<p>Since these shapes are lower on the neck than other chord shapes, you need to keep your tone in mind so you don\u2019t clash with the bass player in your playing.<\/p>\n<p>With a soft tone, these chords are highly effective when comping in a duo, trio, or larger ensembles.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shell1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">1 3 7 Shell Chords (E-String Root)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-1.png\" alt=\"Shell chord chart 1\" width=\"720\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-1.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-1-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-1-585x622.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shell3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">1 7 3 Shell Chords (E-String Root)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-3.png\" alt=\"Shell Chord Chart 2\" width=\"720\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-3.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-3-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-3-585x622.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shell2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">1 3 7 Shell Chords (A-String Root)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-2.png\" alt=\"Shell chord chart 3\" width=\"720\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-2-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-2-585x622.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"shell4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">1 7 3 Shell Chords (A-String Root)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-4.png\" alt=\"Shell chord chart 4\" width=\"720\" height=\"766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-4.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-4-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/shell-chords-4-585x622.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"extensions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. Chords with Extensions<\/h2>\n<p>Extended chords use intervals outside of the root, 3rd, 5th, and 7th in their construction.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this, we often describe these chords as more &#8220;colorful<strong>&#8220;<\/strong>\u00a0compared to more basic jazz guitar chords.<\/p>\n<p>Because we don\u2019t have 10 fingers to play chords as a\u00a0pianist\u00a0would do, guitarists have to leave some notes out when adding extended notes to their chord shapes.<\/p>\n<p>Keep that in mind, and notice which notes are replaced as you add these fun chord shapes to your harmonic vocabulary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Major 6 chords and major 6(9) chords, the first two types of extended chords in this set, are different from the extended chords that follow because they don&#8217;t contain a 7.<\/p>\n<p>All the other extended chords (such as maj9), contain the 7th in their construction.<\/p>\n<p>In a major 6 chord, the 6 replaces the 7:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-C6.png\" alt=\"Cmaj7 chord to C6\" width=\"490\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-C6.png 490w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-C6-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When a 6 and a 7 are both present in a major chord, it becomes a major 13 chord. Major 13 chords contain both the 7 and the 6 (=13), as opposed to major 6 chords, where the 7 is omitted.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maj6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 6 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C6.png\" alt=\"C6 jazz guitar chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C6.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C6-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C6-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maj69\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 6(9) Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C69.png\" alt=\"C6(9) chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C69.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C69-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C69-585x195.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maj9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 9 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9.png\" alt=\"C major 9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9-585x195.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6231\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9-omit-3.png\" alt=\"C major 9 omit 3 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9-omit-3.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9-omit-3-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj9-omit-3-585x195.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maj13\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"maj13\" class=\"grey\">Major 13 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj13.png\" alt=\"C major 13 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj13.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj13-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj13-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maj7x11\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 7#11 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7x11.png\" alt=\"Cmaj7#11 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7x11.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7x11-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7x11-585x414.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"maj7x5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major Augmented (Major #5) Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6262\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj75.png\" alt=\"C major augmented chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj75.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj75-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj75-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 9 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9-1.png\" alt=\"C9 chord chart\" width=\"732\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9-1.png 732w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9-1-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9-1-585x422.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"13\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 13 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13.png\" alt=\"C dominant 13 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13-585x414.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7sus4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">7 Sus 4 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6232\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4.png\" alt=\"C7sus4 Chord Chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4-585x193.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"9sus4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">9 Sus 4 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9sus4.png\" alt=\"C9sus4 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9sus4.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9sus4-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C9sus4-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"13sus4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">13 Sus 4 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6234\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13sus4.png\" alt=\"C13sus4 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13sus4.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13sus4-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13sus4-585x193.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"min6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 6 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm6.png\" alt=\"Cm6 jazz guitar chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm6.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm6-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm6-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"min9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 9 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm9.png\" alt=\"C minor 9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm9-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm9-585x195.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"min11\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 11 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm11.png\" alt=\"C minor 11 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm11.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm11-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm11-585x195.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"minmaj7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor\/Major 7 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj7.png\" alt=\"C minor\/major 7 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj7.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj7-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj7-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"minmaj9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor\/Major 9 Chords<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj9.png\" alt=\"C minor\/major 9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj9-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/CmMaj9-585x193.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"altered\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Dominant Chords with Altered Extensions<\/h2>\n<p>Besides the normal extensions (9-11-13), dominant chords can handle altered extensions as well, such as b9, #9, #11, and b13.<\/p>\n<p>In this section you look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/dominant-chords\/\">dominant chords<\/a> with altered extensions.<\/p>\n<p>These chords can be used over any dominant 7th chord in your comping to create extra tension, but if you\u2019re new to these sounds start with using them in minor keys.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/understanding-the-minor-ii-v-i-progression\/\">minor ii V I chord progression<\/a>\u00a0(Dm7b5-G7-Cm7), you can use altered extensions over the G7 chord.<\/p>\n<p>These extensions are supposed to sound tense and create tension, so if they sound \u201cweird\u201d to you, not a problem.<\/p>\n<p>Work with them, and over time those outside notes will start to sound normal and more natural to your ears.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people are confused about the difference between extensions #11 and b5. Both are the same note, an f# (=gb) in C7.<\/p>\n<p>A C7 with a #11 usually contains a natural 9 (d) because this chord is derived from the Lydian dominant scale (4th mode of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/altered-scale-for-guitar\/\">melodic minor scale<\/a>). A C9#11 often functions as a bVII7 going to Imaj7 (C7#11 to Dmaj7, for example):<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C9-Dmaj7.png\" alt=\"C9#11 chord going to Dmaj7\" width=\"490\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C9-Dmaj7.png 490w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C9-Dmaj7-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A C7 with a b5 contains a b9 or #9 because this chord is derived from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/altered-scale-for-guitar\/\">altered scale<\/a> (7th mode of the melodic minor scale). A C7(b5,b9) often functions as a V7alt going to Im7 or Imaj7 (C7b5b9 going to Fm7 or Fm9, for example):<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10962\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7b5-Fm7.png\" alt=\"C7b5 chord going to Fm9\" width=\"490\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7b5-Fm7.png 490w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7b5-Fm7-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7b9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7b9<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b9.png\" alt=\"C7b9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b9-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b9-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7b9sus4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7b9 Sus 4<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6236\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4b9.png\" alt=\"C7sus4b9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4b9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4b9-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7sus4b9-585x193.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"13b9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 13b9 \/ Dominant 13#9<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13b9.png\" alt=\"C13b9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13b9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13b9-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13b9-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13x9.png\" alt=\"C13#9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13x9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13x9-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C13x9-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7x9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7#9<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x9.png\" alt=\"C7#9 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x9-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x9-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7x11\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7#11<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x11.png\" alt=\"C7#11 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x11.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x11-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x11-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7b13\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7b13<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b13-1.png\" alt=\"C7b13 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b13-1.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b13-1-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b13-1-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7b5b9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Altered &#8211; 7b5(b9)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5b9.png\" alt=\"C7 altered chord chart (C7b5b9)\" width=\"720\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5b9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5b9-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5b9-585x193.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7b5x9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Altered &#8211; 7b5(#9)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5x9.png\" alt=\"C7 altered chord chart (C7b5#9)\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5x9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5x9-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7b5x9-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7x5b9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Altered &#8211; 7#5(b9)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5b9.png\" alt=\"C7 altered chord chart (C7#5b9)\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5b9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5b9-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5b9-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"7x5x9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Altered &#8211; 7#5(#9)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5x9.png\" alt=\"C7 altered chord chart (C7#5#9)\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5x9.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5x9-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7x5x9-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"inversions\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. Chord Inversions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/chord-inversions\/\">Chord inversions<\/a> use other notes in the bass than the root note.<\/p>\n<p>Notice that for each group of chords, the root is in the bass for the first chord shape, then the 3rd, 5th, and the 7th after that.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these chord inversions can be applied to that chord in your comping. For example, if you see a Cmaj7 chord symbol you can play any inversion of Cmaj7.<\/p>\n<p>Just know that each inversion will have a slightly different sound and some voicings will work better than others.<\/p>\n<p>Though they use the same notes, putting the root or the 3rd in the bass causes the chord to have a slightly different flavor.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"majinv1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-2-inversions.png\" alt=\"C major 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"majinv2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; D-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-2-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"C major 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-2-inversions-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-2-inversions-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-2-inversions-2-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"majinv3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211; E-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions.png\" alt=\"C major 7 drop 3 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"majinv4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Major 7 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211; A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"Cmaj7 drop 3 inversions 2\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cmaj7-drop-3-inversions-2-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dominv1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-2-inversions.png\" alt=\"C dominant 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dominv2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; D-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-2-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"C dominant 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-2-inversions-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-2-inversions-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-2-inversions-2-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dominv3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211; E-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-3-inversions.png\" alt=\"C dominant 7 drop 3 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-3-inversions.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-3-inversions-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/C7-drop-3-inversions-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"dominv4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Dominant 7 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211; A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7-drop-3-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"C7 drop 3 inversions 2\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7-drop-3-inversions-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7-drop-3-inversions-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/C7-drop-3-inversions-2-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mininv1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-2-inversions.png\" alt=\"C minor 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-2-inversions.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-2-inversions-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-2-inversions-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mininv2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; D-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6251\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-2-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"C minor 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mininv3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211;\u00a0 E-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions.png\" alt=\"C minor 7 drop 3 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"mininv4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211;\u00a0 A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"Cm7 drop 3 inversions 2\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-2-585x177.png 585w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7-drop-3-inversions-2-200x61.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"halfinv1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-2-inversions.png\" alt=\"C half-diminished 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-2-inversions.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-2-inversions-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-2-inversions-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"halfinv2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 2) &#8211; D-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-2-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"C half-diminished 7 drop 2 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"halfinv3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211;\u00a0 E-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions.png\" alt=\"C half-diminished 7 drop 3 chord chart\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"halfinv4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Minor 7b5 Inversions (Drop 3) &#8211;\u00a0 A-String Bass Note<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions-2.png\" alt=\"Cm7b5 drop 3 inversions 2\" width=\"720\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions-2.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions-2-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cm7b5-drop-3-inversions-2-585x177.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"open\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. Open Chords<\/h2>\n<p>Open chords use open strings in their construction.<\/p>\n<p>Though they are limited to a few keys, these shapes add new flavor to your comping in particular key centers. Open chords have a specific sound that is unique to the guitar.<\/p>\n<p>Have fun with these open string chords and use them the next time you find yourself in one of these guitar-friendly keys.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"opene\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Open Chords With E Root<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-e-root.png\" alt=\"Open chords with the root on the E String\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-e-root.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-e-root-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-e-root-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"opena\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Open Chords With A Root<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6265\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-a-root.png\" alt=\"Open chords with the root on the A string\" width=\"720\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-a-root.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-a-root-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-a-root-585x408.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"opend\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Open Chords With D Root<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-d-root.png\" alt=\"Open chords with the root on the D string\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-d-root.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-d-root-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-d-root-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"openb\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Open Chords With B Root<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-b-root.png\" alt=\"Open chords with a B root\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-b-root.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-b-root-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-b-root-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"openbb\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Open Chords With Bb Root<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-bb-root.png\" alt=\"Open chords with a Bb root\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-bb-root.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-bb-root-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-bb-root-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"openc\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Open Chords With C Root<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-c-root.png\" alt=\"Open chords with a C root\" width=\"720\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-c-root.png 720w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-c-root-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/open-chords-c-root-585x192.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"quartal\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. Quartal Chords<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/quartal-chords-harmony-voicings-for-guitar\/\">Quartal chords<\/a> (aka\u00a04th chords) are built by stacking 4th intervals above the lowest note of the chord.<\/p>\n<p>These chords sound more open and modern compared to other chord types\u00a0and can be used over any jazz standard in your comping and solos.<\/p>\n<p>Give these chords a try and don&#8217;t worry if they sound a bit &#8220;too modern&#8221; in the beginning.<\/p>\n<p>Over time they will become more natural to your ears and you will be able to apply these shapes to your playing more comfortably.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"quartal1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Quartal Chords Based on the C Dorian Scale (String Set 2-3-4-5)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/quartal-chords-1.png\" alt=\"Quartal chords 1\" width=\"732\" height=\"227\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"quartal2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"grey\">Quartal Chords Based on the C Dorian Scale (String Set 1-2-3-4)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/quartal-chords-2.png\" alt=\"Quartal chords 2\" width=\"732\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/quartal-chords-2.png 732w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/quartal-chords-2-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/quartal-chords-2-585x181.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"more\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"tocgreybox\">\n<h3 style=\"background-color: #313131; padding: 5px 5px 5px 10px; color: #ffffff;\">More Jazz Guitar Chord Lessons<\/h3>\n<ol class=\"tocl\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/17-essential-jazz-guitar-chords-beginners\/\">Jazz Chords &#038; Exercises for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/how-to-play-6-chords-on-guitar\/\">How to Play 6 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/major-chords\/\">Major Jazz Guitar Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/minor-chords\/\">Minor Jazz Guitar Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/dominant-chords\/\">Dominant Jazz Guitar Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/diminished-chords\/\">Diminished Jazz Guitar Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/minor-major-seventh-chords\/\">Minor\/Major 7 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/augmented-major-seventh-chords\/\">Augmented Major 7 Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/jazz-guitar-chord-theory\/\">Jazz Guitar Chord Theory<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jazzguitar.be\/blog\/how-to-read-jazz-chords\/\">How to Read Jazz Chords<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This jazz guitar chord dictionary is a reference to help you find great-sounding 7th-chord voicings to play and improvise over jazz standards.<\/p>\n<p>The 244 chord shapes in the chord dictionary are essential knowledge for any jazz guitarist and will enable you to comp chords with confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center 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