Q: im tryna improve my piano playing... ive delved deeply in theory and am currently learning the confusing world of chord extensions... should i simply learn through a numerical relationship perspective or should i truly take the time to learn all these different chords, harmonies and fingerings in all 12 keys? shortcuts welcome (digital capo??)
A: oh dear, i've heard about this....... you're probably getting the idea that something 'extends', probably 'up' from the chord. i think i'd like to suggest that you throw that away and instead think about notes extending downward from the melody. for example, if it's the key of C and you have note A in the melody and the chord is Fmaj7, think of A at the top and then E just below and then C, and then way below goes the F. don't forget to always use songs, otherwise things may suffocate