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The Big Six Core Chords - Level III

Category: Chords Instrument: Ukulele Subjects(s): Advanced • Core • Foundation • Chrords

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The Big Six Core Chords - Level III

The next series of chords that build on the Bix Six Core Chords and form the foundation for ALL your jazz chords include: Diminished Major Seventh ( dimL7 ) and Augmented Major Seventh ( augL7 ). These chords are rare and used to support a major seventh melody.

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