Using Extra Chords
& Modifiers

Extra Chords

The top 6 chords are all "Scale tone chords" numbers 1-6. The first extra chord is the 7th scale tone chord and it is always diminished. (The small circle denotes that it is Diminished) .

The other 2 chords are the flat third and flat 7 scale tone chords.

(Note: The top 6 chords are the most commonly used. Most pop/rock songs will use a combination of these chords. Examine your favourite song to see what chord progression it uses.)

Modifiers

Inv1 and Inv2

"Inv" stands for chord inversion. It is essentially the same chord but with its notes played in different order.

For Example:

The C Major chord has 3 notes. C E G. A 1st inversion takes the bass note C and puts it at the end making the chord E G C.

This can also be shown as C/E, Meaning its a C major chord with the bass note being the E.

The C major 2nd inversion is then G C E. This has made the G note the bass and can be shown as C/G.

7th

This changes Major chords to Major 7th chords and the 5th scale tone chord to a dominant 7th. Minor Chords to Minor 7th chords and Diminished chords to Minor 7th flat 5 (half Diminished).