Suspended vs Add Chords vs Extensions (9, 11, 13) on the Piano
Channel: Jason Zac - Nathaniel School of Music
Date: 2022-05-03

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In this Piano and Music Theory tutorial, we compare and contrast suspended, 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! Other lessons which will fit this topic are listed below:

Creative usage of Suspended Chords: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxQ4L4orZaM
Advanced Piano Chords: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY0Gtz3VK1I
Arpeggio Runs & Fills using Add Chords: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y70oRzMblU 
Amazing Grace using Spread Voicing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uol0TzRKCjE 

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


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