How do you use this SPICY chord? | Q+A

Summary by Krater

The creator answers questions from social media about music theory and composition, discussing advanced chord substitutions, keys in electronic music, musical transitions, and jazz musicianship.

From the video

Answers: How do you use advanced chord extensions, resolve unusual jazz chords, and handle musical transitions?

• major seven sharp five chords
• chord inversions and bass notes
• sub-bass and key selection in electronic music
• tierce picarde resolution
• sharp thirteen and flat nine alterations
• harmonic rules and spelling
• musical transitions and contrast
• big band recording order

What it concludes

• A Cmaj7(#5) chord can be thought of as an E triad over a C bass note, creating an ethereal quality when played at the top of the piano.
• Keys of F, F sharp, G, and A flat work best for electronic music because their low roots hit hardest in PA sub-systems.
• Sharp 13 alterations in minor seventh chords are redundant because the note is already present in the base minor seventh chord.
• Flat nine notes do not sound good on minor seventh chords and require removing the flat nine to resolve the chord properly.
• For online big band projects, you should always start recording with drums to provide a solid rhythmic foundation.