### Tutorial: Extended Chords on the Piano
**1. Understanding Extended Chords:**
- Extended chords go beyond the basic triads (root, third, and fifth) by adding additional tones, usually the seventh, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth.
- They create richer and more complex harmonies, adding color and depth to your chord progressions.
**2. Common Types of Extended Chords:**
- **Seventh chords**: Add the seventh note of the scale to the triad.
- **Ninth chords**: Add the ninth note, which is the same as the second but an octave higher.
- **Eleventh chords**: Add the eleventh note, often altering the seventh to accommodate the interval.
- **Thirteenth chords**: Add the thirteenth note, usually played as an octave above the sixth.
**3. Playing Extended Chords on the Piano:**
- Extended chords can be voiced in various ways on the piano, including closed position (stacked notes) and open position (spread out).
- Experiment with different voicings and inversions to find the sound you like best.
**4. Examples in All 12 Keys:**
Let's explore extended chords in all 12 keys using the major scale:
**a. C Major:**
- Seventh Chord: Cmaj7 (C-E-G-B)
- Ninth Chord: Cmaj9 (C-E-G-B-D)
- Eleventh Chord: Cmaj11 (C-E-G-B-D-F)
- Thirteenth Chord: Cmaj13 (C-E-G-B-D-F-A)
**b. C# Major (Db Major):**
- Seventh Chord: Dbmaj7 (Db-F-Ab-C)
- Ninth Chord: Dbmaj9 (Db-F-Ab-C-Eb)
- Eleventh Chord: Dbmaj11 (Db-F-Ab-C-Eb-Gb)
- Thirteenth Chord: Dbmaj13 (Db-F-Ab-C-Eb-Gb-Bb)
Continue the pattern for each key:
c. D Major:
- Seventh Chord: Dmaj7 (D-F#-A-C#)
- Ninth Chord: Dmaj9 (D-F#-A-C#-E)
- Eleventh Chord: Dmaj11 (D-F#-A-C#-E-G)
- Thirteenth Chord: Dmaj13 (D-F#-A-C#-E-G-B)
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**d. D# Major (Eb Major):**
- Seventh Chord: Ebmaj7 (Eb-G-Bb-D)
- Ninth Chord: Ebmaj9 (Eb-G-Bb-D-F)
- Eleventh Chord: Ebmaj11 (Eb-G-Bb-D-F-Ab)
- Thirteenth Chord: Ebmaj13 (Eb-G-Bb-D-F-Ab-C)
**e. E Major:**
- Seventh Chord: Emaj7 (E-G#-B-D#)
- Ninth Chord: Emaj9 (E-G#-B-D#-F#)
- Eleventh Chord: Emaj11 (E-G#-B-D#-F#-A#)
- Thirteenth Chord: Emaj13 (E-G#-B-D#-F#-A#-C#)
**f. F Major:**
- Seventh Chord: Fmaj7 (F-A-C-E)
- Ninth Chord: Fmaj9 (F-A-C-E-G)
- Eleventh Chord: Fmaj11 (F-A-C-E-G-Bb)
- Thirteenth Chord: Fmaj13 (F-A-C-E-G-Bb-D)
**g. F# Major (Gb Major):**
- Seventh Chord: Gbmaj7 (Gb-Bb-Db-F)
- Ninth Chord: Gbmaj9 (Gb-Bb-Db-F-Ab)
- Eleventh Chord: Gbmaj11 (Gb-Bb-Db-F-Ab-Cb)
- Thirteenth Chord: Gbmaj13 (Gb-Bb-Db-F-Ab-Cb-Eb)
**h. G Major:**
- Seventh Chord: Gmaj7 (G-B-D-F#)
- Ninth Chord: Gmaj9 (G-B-D-F#-A)
- Eleventh Chord: Gmaj11 (G-B-D-F#-A-C)
- Thirteenth Chord: Gmaj13 (G-B-D-F#-A-C-E)
**i. G# Major (Ab Major):**
- Seventh Chord: Abmaj7 (Ab-C-Eb-G)
- Ninth Chord: Abmaj9 (Ab-C-Eb-G-Bb)
- Eleventh Chord: Abmaj11 (Ab-C-Eb-G-Bb-Db)
- Thirteenth Chord: Abmaj13 (Ab-C-Eb-G-Bb-Db-F)
**j. A Major:**
- Seventh Chord: Amaj7 (A-C#-E-G#)
- Ninth Chord: Amaj9 (A-C#-E-G#-B)
- Eleventh Chord: Amaj11 (A-C#-E-G#-B-D)
- Thirteenth Chord: Amaj13 (A-C#-E-G#-B-D-F#)
**k. A# Major (Bb Major):**
- Seventh Chord: Bbmaj7 (Bb-D-F-A)
- Ninth Chord: Bbmaj9 (Bb-D-F-A-C)
- Eleventh Chord: Bbmaj11 (Bb-D-F-A-C-Eb)
- Thirteenth Chord: Bbmaj13 (Bb-D-F-A-C-Eb-G)
**l. B Major:**
- Seventh Chord: Bmaj7 (B-D#-F#-A#)
- Ninth Chord: Bmaj9 (B-D#-F#-A#-C#)
- Eleventh Chord: Bmaj11 (B-D#-F#-A#-C#-E#)
- Thirteenth Chord: Bmaj13 (B-D#-F#-A#-C#-E#-G#)
These examples demonstrate extended chords in all 12 keys,
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**5. Practice Tips:**
- Start by practicing extended chords in root position, then explore different inversions and voicings.
- Use a metronome to practice changing between extended chords smoothly and accurately.
- Incorporate extended chords into your favorite songs or chord progressions to hear them in context.
**6. Conclusion:**
Extended chords are a valuable tool for pianists to create lush and sophisticated harmonies. By understanding their construction and practicing them in all 12 keys, you can expand your harmonic vocabulary and add richness to your piano playing.
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