Evangelos C. Sembos

Chord Symbols in Jazz and Popular Music Evangelos C. Sembos

In this book you will learn how to read and play chord symbols, and enjoy their full sound without restrictions in fingering. You will find 63 chords for each of the 14 keys (tonalities). This is a total of 882 chords with 882 keyboard images. The chords for each key begin with the basic major and minor progressing to 9ths, 11ths, 13ths and suspended 2nds and 4ths. The sequence for each chord is as follows: a) The chord symbol; b) Its notation on the staff; c) The full name of the chord; d) The intervals within the chord; e) The notes indicated on a keyboard image. This clearly written book will serve as a valuable tool and resource to the beginner and professional musician alike.