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  1. Every chord symbol found on lead sheets - Jazz-Library

    • Each chord symbol is constructed from 3 parts, a chord letter, a chord symbol (optional), and a number (also optional). 1. Chord Letter: The note that is the root of the chord. eg. C, Abor another other pitch. 2. … See more

    Major Chord Symbols #

    One of the most common ways major chords are indicated are without any symbol or number. For example, Con its own would imply a C major chord. Here are the most co… See more

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    Half-Diminished Chord Symbols #

    Half-diminished chords usually take two forms, either a circle with a slash (cutting it in "half") or spelled out as a minor-7-flat-5 chord. 1. Cø 2. Cø7 3. C-7♭5 4. Cm7♭5 See more

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    Dominant 7th Chord Symbols #

    Dominant 7th chords are when the symbols start to get a bit unwieldy. They start off simple enough, with a simple numeric extension: 1. C7 Anytime you see a number larger than … See more

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    Suspended Chords #

    Sus chords are most commonly notated simply with a "sus" suffix. Sometimes they will be more specific, telling you which pitch is suspended, such as the 2nd or the 4th. 1. Csus 2. Cs… See more

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    Slash Chord Symbols #

    A slash chord simply indicates that the chord shouldn't have the root in the bass. By default we would play the root of the chord on the bottom, but a slash chord tells us what not… See more

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  1. Lead-Sheet Symbols - University of Puget Sound

    Lead-sheet symbols (also known as “lead-sheet notation” and “lead-sheet chord symbols”) are often used as shorthand for chords in popular music and jazz. These symbols allow a guitarist or pianist to choose how to “voice” the chords, …

  2. How To Read A Chord Chart Or Lead Sheet At The Piano

  3. Learn How To Read Lead Sheets: The Theory Behind …

    Mar 5, 2018 · A lead sheet provides the basic chord structure necessary to play a song. Lead sheets commonly include a notated melody, lyrics, and chord symbols. The lead sheet tells you what chords to play to have the correct …

  4. Chord Symbols – Open Music Theory

    Chord symbols are also sometimes called “lead sheet symbols” because you will find them on lead sheets, which are jazz scores that typically notate only a melody and these chord symbols. Chord symbols can pack a lot of information …

  5. A Complete Guide to Chord Symbols in Music — …

    Sep 13, 2018 · Major chords are most commonly represented by an uppercase letter with no other symbols. For example, if you see the letter “A” on a lead sheet, you can assume it’s an A Major chord. However, when it comes to …

  6. Lead Sheet Symbols – How To Read Jazz Notation - STG

    Lead sheet symbols (or lead sheet chord symbols) are the primary musical notation of Jazz and pop music. Knowing how to read and write lead sheet symbols has many benefits such as learning popular jazz tunes, gigging with …