In this Piano and Music Theory tutorial, we compare and contrast suspended, and add chords and jazz extensions (tensions) with a variety of examples and improvisations. The lesson also covers the detailed music theory behind these chords and how you can use them in your songwriting and piano journey!
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00:00 Performance
00:31 Introduction
01:48 Triads rundown
02:16 Suspended 4 chord Sus4
03:28 Suspended 2 chord Sus2
05:19 Changing the Bass
06:36 Other Suspended chords
09:12 Add 2 & Add 4 chords
13:04 Amazing Grace with Add chords
15:29 Add 6 chords (Major & Minor)
17:10 Lydian & Phrygian vibes
17:32 Difference between Add & Sus chords
18:30 Chord Extensions (9, 11 & 13)
22:51 Conclusion