The 7th chord is basically like a normal chord (root, third, fifth), but with the 7th note added. They are mainly used in jazz, but other musical genres can also get a nice flavor adding them in song progressions here and there.

Not only is the chord played in a different position, but the note order is changed around. This results in different sounds from the chords as different notes are emphasized. It's also used in soloing, but that's at a later stage and is somewhat 'Jazzy' in approach.

A ballad in F major, that uses some nice extended chords and inversions, to set warm and soulfulness moods.

Improve chord knowledge, theory, finger dexterity. Drop 3 chords have many uses, from Jazz Arranging to Guitar chords. They are physically not playable, if not arranged this way.

In this second Jazz Notes lesson we will take a look at some basic triads and their inversions. Triads are just about the simplest type of chord you can get.

Drop 2 voicings are popular among guitarists, because the relatively wide spacing between notes in these voicings usually fits the layout of the guitar better. Let's learn them!

Alternate picked open chords with focus on constant "let ring" notes. This lesson is designed to teach writing complex chord formulas.

If you think power chords can only be played one way - you need this lesson. Muris presents chord inversions and shapes you probably haven't thought of - get creative!

Learn to play chords with a slide technique.