Depending on the number of intervals, chords can be defined in different ways, be it diads (two-note chords), triads (three-note-chords containing a root, third, and fifth) or, like we’ll learn in this lesson, four-part chords. These types of chords can be constructed in countless different ways, and make up the harmonic foundation for scales in music. A strong understanding of intervals will allow you to go from simply memorizing chord shapes to being able to build them yourself.
The strange, interesting diatonic chords of the Gypsy Scale will expand your harmonic repertoire.
These chord progressions are found everywhere in jazz, so you should be able to recognize them by ear and play them in any key.
Use this interactive video as a way to practice anticipating chord changes as a more modern approach to working on your sight reading of chords.
Learn the purpose of four-part chords and how to use them in your guitar playing.