Published:
2003-01-01
Updated:
2003-01-01

Learning Ukulele with Curt

The Big Six Core Chords - Level Four

The Big Six Core Chords - Level Four series of chords that build on the Bix Six Core Chords and form the foundation for ALL your jazz chords include: Alternations and Extensions to the level I, II and III chords.

Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele

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The Big Six Core Chords - Level Four

The Big Six Core Chords - Level Four series of chords that build on the Bix Six Core Chords and form the foundation for ALL your jazz chords include: Alternations and Extensions to the level I, II and III chords.

2 lessons in the The Big Six Core Chords - Level Four LessonSERIES :

    1

    Upper Partials and Chord Extensions

    A chord extension or upper partial are the chord tones above the octave and not one of the fundamental 4-part chord tones. These are the ninths, elevenths and thirteenths of chords.

    2

    Chord Alterations

    The "fifth", "ninth", "eleventh" and "thirteenth" of a chord can be altered. Alterations can be applied 1, 2 and 3 at a time. The alternations give a chord added color or tension.

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Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele

Exploring contemporary 4-part, a.k.a. "Jazz" chord on ukulele all start with the Big Six, Core Chords. You most likely know the open position chords they're based on.