Reading Extended and Chromatic Chords on a Lead Sheet - Music Performance

This video tutorial explains how to read and interpret chords from a lead sheet, focusing on extended and chromatic chords. It covers basic chord types like major, minor, and slash chords, as well as advanced symbols for diminished, augmented, and extended chords. The tutorial also explores chromatic chords and tritone substitutions, providing practical applications using a jazz standard. Finally, it offers tips for enhancing performance through rhythm and chord spacing.

What does a slash chord indicate in a lead sheet?

• A chord with a different bass note

• A chord played with a slide

• A chord with a diminished fifth

• A chord with an augmented seventh

What does a circle symbol next to a chord name signify?

• An augmented chord

• A diminished chord

• A major chord

• A minor chord

How is an augmented chord constructed?

• By raising the fifth

• By lowering the third

• By adding a seventh

• By doubling the root

What is a tritone substitution?

• Replacing a chord with its diminished counterpart

• Using a chord a tritone away from the original

• Adding a ninth to a chord

• Switching the root and fifth of a chord

What is the difference between a C Major 7 and a C7 chord?

• C Major 7 includes an F, C7 includes an F sharp

• C Major 7 includes a D, C7 includes a D sharp

• C Major 7 includes a B flat, C7 includes a B natural

• C Major 7 includes a B natural, C7 includes a B flat

What is the role of a 13th chord in jazz harmony?

• To simplify the harmony

• To add rhythmic complexity

• To enrich the harmony with additional tones

• To create a dissonant sound

What does an A7 chord with a flat 9 include?

• A C sharp, G, and B flat

• A C, G flat, and B

• A C sharp, G flat, and B flat

• A C, G, and B

How can a walking bass line enhance a jazz performance?

• By providing a steady rhythm

• By adding melodic interest

• By simplifying the chord structure

• By creating harmonic tension

What is the purpose of using chromatic chords in jazz?

• To maintain a strict key signature

• To simplify the melody

• To add color and interest

• To increase the tempo

What is a key consideration when spacing chords in jazz?

• Using only root position chords

• Ensuring the left hand is not too thick

• Keeping the right hand static

• Avoiding any movement