Passing chords are effective when added into common chord progressions such as 251s and 3625s which feature heavily in the tune.
In this lesson we will explore the interesting colours & textures that can be accessed over dominant chords using upper structure triads.
This lesson applies upper structure triads to the tune Tenderly and also discuss ways to add fills and runs in between the chords of this great tune.
We apply chord alterations to the dominant chords in ‘Body & Soul’. We also touch upon the concept of upper structure triads voicings.
We introduce altered tensions into our improvisation by targeting single alterations and using full upper structure triad based lines.
We’re introduce some bigger voicings and cover some interesting examples of altered harmony and upper structure triads.
We create a beautiful ballad arrangement and then we apply upper structure triads and some interesting applications of drop 2 harmony.
We start with simple two-handed voicings and then create interest by adding in upper structure triads, block chords & chord substitutions.
We build upon what we have covered in the previous tutorials by introducing upper structure triads, sus chords and a stride style.
The minor 251 progression in the final measures of the bridge is a nice place to add some altered voicings and upper structure triads.
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