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Three Upper Chord Structures


Introducing You to the Idea with an Exercise

     
Upper chord structures is the term used when you apply a 3 or 4-note chord any notes of the chord the left hand is playing to get some fancy extensions and nice jazzy sounds. Herein, I propose the m7 on the 3rd, a whole diminished on the b9 and a major triad on the 9th.





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