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.

This is an example of how to create a song using only chords and how to create a melody with those chord voicings.

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 chord sequence of twelve bars: VI, II, V I

How to create a song melody with chord voicings.

How triads can work in a completely different setting from my last lesson, Rock Rhythms with Triads to create a more Pop oriented etude.

Let's apply Mixolydian triads to blues rhythm guitar.

In this 2nd part we will focus on 1st inversions of triads. We will use interval of diatonic 2nd as harmonizing tool.