Upper Partials or extensions are the 9th, 11th, and 13ths of a chord. The 9, 11 and 13 can be altered chord tones depending on chord type: examples b9, #9, #11, b13.
C Major Scale Tones to the 13th

The 8, 10 and 12 are not used as extensions or upper partials as they are fundamental chord tones and duplicate the 1, 3, and 5 of the chord.
C Major Chord Tones to the 13th

See the Ukulele tab above for applying this new found information to the ukulele.
From any voicing of a Cmaj7 chord. You can then use the upper partial as a passing tone or just add it to the Cmaj7 creating new Cmaj type chord.
Here are four voicings of Cmaj7 from
A Guide to Advance Chords for
Ukulele

The top note (string 1) of each chord is heard as the melody note of the chord.

D, F, F# and A can be added to make Cmaj7 a Cmaj9, Cmaj11 (rare), Cmaj7#11 or a Cmaj13 (rare). C6 is more common by lowering the B, the seventh of the chord to A the sixth.
Adding the 9th - D
- 0 0 0 2
- 0 0 0 4 Cmaj9
Adding the 11th - F
- 5 7 7 7
- 5 7 7 8 Cmaj11 very rare and typically for major chord types the 11 is an augmented 11 (#11): 5 7 7 9)
Adding the 13th - A
- 9 11 8 10
- 9 11 8 12 (Cmaj13, Another rare chord. Typically C6 is called for).
- 0 0 0 0
- 2 4 3 3
- 5 7 5 7
- 9 9 8 10
Basically add the note not in the original chord to create a new chord voicing.
This is the same principle used to harmonize any melody note. An example is to harmonize a D melody when a Cmaj7 chord is called for. A D melody note and a Cmaj7 chord creates a Cmaj9 chord. Find the Cmaj7 with a C as the highest note on the voicing and move the C note to D. For a modern sound play the voicing with E as the top note and lower the E to D for more contemporary sounding chord.
This principle can be applied to melody note, not just notes from the scale that the chord came from. Just find the closed chord voicing to the melody note and raise or lower the chord tone on that string to get the melody note.
A little theory or a lot of theory depending on where one is in their development goes a long way.
One of the most influential musicians in my development says "Tools not rules". Learn the principles behind music and it is a liberating experience.
For complete study of 4-part chord voicings and how to create them, (Blatant self promo coming), see my Advanced Chord Series of books for Guitar and Ukulele:
Related Lessons for: Chords
Here a few lessons that might be of interest to the topic and principles covered in this lesson.
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4-Part Movable 7th Chord Forms
Based on the open position seventh chords. These movable form versions allow you to transpose the open position chords to any key. UL37d: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - A
Example A blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-A: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - B
Example B blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-B: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:12 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - C
Example C blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-C: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - D
Example D blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-D: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - E
Example E blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-E: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - F
Example F blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-F: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - G
Example G blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-G: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - H
Example H blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-H: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - I
Example I blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-I: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - J
Example J blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-J: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - K
Example K blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-K: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - L
Example L blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-L: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - M
Example M blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-M: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - N
Example N blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-N: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - O
Example O blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-O: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - P
Example P blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-P: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Q
Example Q blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-Q: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - R
Example R blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-R: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - S
Example S blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-S: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - T
Example T blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-T: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - U
Example U blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-U: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - V
Example V blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-V: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - W
Example W blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-W: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - X
Example X blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-X: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Y
Example Y blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-Y: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:49 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A to Z Blues Progressions, Example - Z
Example Z blues progression from my book A Guide To Blues Chord Progressions For Ukulele A To Z. UL600-Z: Published: March 13, 2013, 12:13 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:50 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
A/Bb Movable Form Ukulele Chords
Based on the open position A family of chords. These movable form versions allow you to transpose the open position A, Am, A7, Amaj7, Am7, Am6 chords to any key. UL37a: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Altered Seventh Chords on Ukulele
Beyond basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and a core set of 4-part chords. There are just too many chords shapes too memorize. Learning the principles of how chords are constructed and the ukulele fingerboard are the way to go. You can then create more advanced chords like 9#11, 7#5-9, 13b5, 7+9 on the fly as needed from your core set of chords. UL102: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 18, 2013, 10:52 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Alternate Fingerings for F7
Alternate fingerings for F7 in C tuning. The same fingerings would apply to C7 in G tuning and G7 in D tuning. UL118: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in A Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of A major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7A: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:48 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:27 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in Bb Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of Bb major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7Bb: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:51 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 10:20 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in C Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of C major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7C: Published: February 20, 2013, 11:53 am | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:26 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in D Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of D major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7D: Published: February 20, 2013, 11:55 am | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:26 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in E Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of E major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7E: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:49 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 8:27 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in F Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of F major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7F: Published: February 20, 2013, 2:50 pm | Updated: May 7, 2013, 10:20 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Blues Progressions in G Major
Basic and Quick Change blues chord progressions in the key of G major using the core 7th chords from the Big Six series of lessons. This is great way to explore this core chord in various keys. UL42-7G: Published: February 20, 2013, 11:53 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Open Position Ukulele Chord Chart
A core set of basic chords that ALL Ukulele players should know in five common keys: C, G, D, A and E. In all common "dominant" seventh chords in every key. Of the 15 possible major and relative minor keys in music. Ther're five common keys to get started with. These will allow you to play quite a few popular songs.
UL700a: Published: December 8, 2011, 3:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:44 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Open Position Ukulele Chord Chart for Lefties
The Basic Open Position Ukulele Chord chart for Lefties. Common chords in five common common keys: C, G, D, A and E. With "dominant" seventh chords in every key. UL700b: Published: December 8, 2011, 10:47 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:44 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Basic Ukulele Chords - C Tuning
The art and science of chord fingering. Learning your basic open position chords in common keys. ULM40: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 26, 2013, 9:40 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Building a Solid Jazz Chord Foundation for Ukulele
Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated, contemporary chord voicings find their way into a wide variety of music forms and styles. This lessons is the first on the series that build your core foundation for these chords. UL103: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 9:09 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
C/Db Movable Form Ukulele Chords
Based on the open position A family of chords. These movable form versions allow you to transpose the open position C, Cm, C7, Cmaj7, Cm7, Cm6 chords to any key. UL37b: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Shapes and Learning Ukulele Chords
A chord shape is a function of a particular instrument and tuning. Know how chords are built and the notes can work on any instrument. UL40: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Spelling - An Alternate Approach
An alternate approach to determining the chord tones of any chord. Bottom-line is, it's the notes that make the chord - not the shape. A C chord is C, E, G,. Not this or that shape. ML02: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 30, 2013, 11:02 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Substitution on Ukulele
A chord substitution is when one chord replaces another chord or is used in addition to a current chord. This lesson covers some of the underlining principles that are used to substitute one chords or a series of chords for another. UL80: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Chord Switching - Double Stops
Switching chords is all about finger independence and working together. These can be developed using the double stop fingering drills presented in this lesson. UL29: Published: January 15, 2013, 10:26 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of A
Common chord progressions for the key of A. UL47c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:45 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Ab
Common chord progressions for the key of Ab. UL55c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of B
Common chord progressions for the key of B. UL49c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Bb
Common chord progressions for the key of Bb. UL53c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C Major
Common chord progressions in C Major. UL44c: Published: January 25, 2013, 1:20 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of C#
Common chord progressions for the key of C#. UL51c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Cb
Common chord progressions for the key of Cb. UL58c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of D
Common chord progressions for the key of D. UL46c: Published: March 1, 2013, 7:13 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Db
Common chord progressions for the key of Db. UL56c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:48 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of E
Common chord progressions for the key of E. UL48c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:46 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of Eb
Common chord progressions for the key of Eb. UL54c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F
Common chord progressions for the key of F. UL52c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of F#
Common chord progressions for the key of F#. UL50c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:47 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Common Chord Progressions for the Key of G
Common chord progressions for the key of G. UL45c: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:42 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:10 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Cool Ukulele Chords - F Sharp Minor Seven Flat Five
F#m7b5 or F#half-diminished seven is a common chord in the key of G major and Em - especially Em. UL34c: Published: January 29, 2012, 5:25 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:28 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Cool Ukulele Chords - G7
A non traditional fingering for the G7 chord using the knowledge that the notes of a G7 chord are G B D F. UL34a: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:25 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 1st Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42a: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 2nd Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42b: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 3rd Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42c: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:27 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - Creating the Big Six from F7, 4th Voicing
Taking a movable F7 chord, you can derive each of the 'big six' essential chords. 7, maj7, m7, m7b5, dim7, and aug7. UL42d: Published: September 18, 2011, 11:28 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Chords - The Big Six - Building a Solid Chord Foundation
Core Chords is a series of lessons for building your 4-part chords. These chords commonly called jazz chords, are really just 4-part chords used in a wide range of musical styles. UL42: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 4:08 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Diminished and Augmented Triads, Strings 1 2 3
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the augmented and diminished triads on string 1 2 3. UL42-TRIb: Published: February 13, 2013, 2:28 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Diminished and Augmented Triads, Strings 1 2 3 4
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the augmented and diminished triads on strings 1 2 3 4. UL42-TRIf: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:12 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Diminished and Augmented Triads, Strings 2 3 4
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the augmented and diminished triads on strings 2 3 4. UL42-TRId: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:08 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Major and Minor Triads, Strings 1 2 3
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This lesson covers the major and minor triads on string 1 2 3. UL42-TRIa: Published: February 13, 2013, 2:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Major and Minor Triads, Strings 1 2 3 4
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This chart covers the major and minor triads on strings 1 2 3 4. UL42-TRIe: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:10 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Major and Minor Triads, Strings 2 3 4
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. This chart covers the major and minor triads on strings 2 3 4. UL42-TRIc: Published: February 14, 2013, 11:03 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Core Ukulele Chords, Traditional and Contemporary Triads
A triad is a three note chord. In traditional chord theory there are four traditional triad chord types: major, minor, diminished and augmented. And four contemporary triad chord types: sus2, sus4, add2 and add9. UL42-TRI: Published: February 14, 2013, 1:25 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Creating Cool Ukulele Chords
Cool Chords - These are the chords do not typically show up in chord dictionaries or song books. These are the chords players ask, “What is that chord?” UL34: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 10:05 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Diminished & Augmented Chords
Movable for diminished and augmented form chords. UL37e: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Dominant Seventh Chords?
Not all seventh chords are actually "dominant" seventh chords. This lesson covers when is a Dominant Seventh Chord NOT really a Dominant seventh? UL108: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - All of Me
Using the jazz standard All of Me to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-A: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:50 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - All of Me
Using the jazz standard All of Me to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-B: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - All the Things You Are
Using the jazz standard All the Things You Are to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-D: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Autumn Leaves
Using the jazz standard Autumn Leaves to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-C: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:45 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Back Home in Indiana
Using the jazz standard Back Home in Indiana to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-G: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Have You Met Miss Jones
Using the jazz standard Have You Met Miss Jones to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-I: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - It's Only a Paper Moon
Using the jazz standard It's Only a Paper Moon to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-N: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Satin Doll
Using the jazz standard Satin Doll to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-P: Published: March 14, 2013, 12:26 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Satin Doll
Using the jazz standard Satin Doll to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-O: Published: March 14, 2013, 12:26 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Someday My Prince Will Come
Using the jazz standard Someday My Prince Will Come to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-H: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Summer Samba
Using the jazz standard Summer Samba to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-J: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Sweet Georgia Brown
Using the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-K: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Sweet Georgia Brown
A variation of the previous lessons using the jazz standard Sweet Georgia Brown to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-L: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Take the A Train
Using the jazz standard Take the A Train to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-Q: Published: March 14, 2013, 12:26 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - The Days of Wine and Roses
Using the jazz standard The Days of Wine and Roses to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-E: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - There Will Never Be Another You
Using the jazz standard There Will Never Be Another You to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-F: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:46 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele, Standard Example - Yesterday
Using the jazz standard Yesterday to explore jazz chords on ukulele. UL601-M: Published: March 14, 2013, 11:52 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:47 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Jazz Ukulele
Wikipedia defines Jazz as a musical art form which originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States from a confluence of African and European music traditions. The style's West UL123: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Major Triads on Ukulele Using a I IV I V Progression - Key of G
Exploring major triads using the primary chords of G major. Triads are one of the first chords that really bring to light the need to know the notes of the neck. This lessons shows the three voicings and the solutions for playing a common 1 4 1 5 progression using G, C and D triads on the string 1 2 3 set. UL42-TRIa-G1415: Published: February 27, 2013, 3:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Exploring Major Triads on Ukulele Using a I IV I V Progression.
Exploring major triads using the primary chords of C major. Triads are one of the first chords that really bring to light the need to know the notes of the neck. This lessons shows the three voicings and the solutions for playing a common 1 4 1 5 progression using C, F and G triads on the string 1 2 3 set. UL42-TRIa1415: Published: February 27, 2013, 3:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Fingering an Open Postion D Major Ukulele Chord
There are several ways to finger an open position D major chord. Depending on the context of how the chord is being used one fingering might be better than another. UL111: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
G/Ab Movable Form Ukulele Chords
Based on the open position A family of chords. These movable form versions allow you to transpose the open position G, Gm, G7, Gmaj7, Gm7, Gm6 chords to any key. UL37c: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Harmonic Analysis - Chord Substitution Principles
A substitution is when a chord replaces or is used in addition to an existing chord. Chords can have a active or passive quality to them. Active chords tend to be restless and want to move on to other chords. Passive chords tend to offer a feeling of rest and resolution. This cycle of active and passive chords are what gives chord progressions their feeling of movement. MLRMAe-11: Published: March 23, 2012, 11:08 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:54 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Hearing the Changes
Hearing The Changes are knowing what and when the chords of a chord or chord progressions occur. this lessons gets you on the raod to developing this abaility. UL127: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Learning Core Seventh Chords on Ukulele
Beyond basic open position chords, basic movable form chords and a core set of 4-part chords. There are just too many chords shapes too memorize. Learning the principles of how chords are constructed and the ukulele fingerboard are the way to go. Then you UL119: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Movable Ukulele Chords
A series of weekly ukulele lessons presented throughout 2009 on movable ukulele chords. Based on my Ukulele Chords book it takes the open position chords and shows the movable form and the variations. UL200: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Naming Chords on Ukulele
A Chord can have alternate names based on how it is being used. A chord's function is an important determining factor in naming a chord. UL20: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position A and It's Movable Forms
Open position A and its movable form and variations. UL71: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position A7 and It's Movable Forms
Open position A7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL85: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Am and It's Movable Forms
Open position Am and its movable form and variations. UL78: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position B7 and It's Movable Forms
Open position B7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL86: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position C and It's Movable Forms
UL73: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: March 12, 2012, 8:29 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position C7 and It's Movable Forms
Open position C7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL87: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Cm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Cm and its movable form and variations. UL79: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position D and It's Movable Forms
Open position D and its movable form and variations. UL76: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position D and It's Movable Forms
Open position D and its movable form and variations. UL76: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position D7 and It's Movable Forms
Open position D7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL88: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Dm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Dm and its movable form and variations. UL81: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position E and It's Movable Forms
Open position E and its movable form and variations. UL77: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position E7 and It's Movable Forms
Open position E7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL89: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Em and It's Movable Forms
Open position Em and its movable form and variations. UL82: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position F and It's Movable Forms
Open position F and its movable form and variations. UL74: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position F7 and It's Movable Forms
Open position F7 and its movable form and variations. Seventh chords, Major Sevenths, Minor Sevenths, Diminished, Augmented chords sus and add chords. UL90: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Fm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Fm and its movable form and variations. UL83: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position G and It's Movable Forms
Open position G and its movable form and variations. UL75: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position G7 and It's Movable Forms
UL91: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Open Position Gm and It's Movable Forms
Open position Gm and its movable form and variations. UL84: Published: September 1, 2007, 12:00 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Power 5, sus and add Movable Form Chords
Power 5, sus and add movable form chords. These chords are common rock and contemporary chord forms. UL37f: Published: April 2, 2013, 9:55 am | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:52 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - C Major
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV and V chords of it's corresponding major scale. For C Major the primary chords are: C, F, G and G7 UL44a: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:36 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:41 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Primary Chords - G Major
Primary chords for the key of G. UL45a: Published: February 15, 2013, 12:39 pm | Updated: April 5, 2013, 8:15 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Secondary Chords - C Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For C Major the secondary chords are: Dm, Em and Am UL44b: Published: February 8, 2013, 12:53 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:40 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Songs Using a Common 1 5 6 4 Chord Progression
There's actually a lot common between songs when it comes to chord progressions. Here is an every growing list of songs that use the common 1 5 6 4 full diatonic chord progression. UL31-1564: Published: April 5, 2013, 10:45 am | Updated: April 5, 2013, 9:10 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Tetrachords
Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row. The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory. UL115: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F6, Four Voicings
Core Chords - F6, four voicings. This is the level,II of the core chords. UL42-6: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings - Chord Tones
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. Learning the locations of the chord tones - the 1 3 5 b7. UL42-7n: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 7:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings, Chord Intervals
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. Learning the locations of the chord intervals - the 1 3 5 b7. UL42-7i: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 7:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings, Learning Proccess
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. From shape to chord tones to intervals and back again. Really, learning what a chord is made of. UL42-7p: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 7:38 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - F7, four voicings. UL42-7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:17 pm | Updated: May 6, 2013, 6:48 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Faug7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Faug7, four voicings. UL42-aug7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:22 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fdim7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fdim7, four voicings. UL42-dim7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:21 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7, four voicings. UL42-m7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:18 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7b5, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fm7b5, four voicings. UL42-m7b5: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:20 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - Fmaj7, four voicings.
The Big Six Core Chords - Fmaj7, four voicings. UL42-maj7: Published: February 6, 2013, 2:20 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
The Big Six Core Chords - FmL7, Four Voicings
The Big Six Core Chords - FmL7, four voicings. UL42-mL7: Published: March 23, 2013, 5:50 pm | Updated: April 22, 2013, 3:51 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Transposing Ukulele Chords
Transposition is the process of moving note, chord, scale or any musical passage from one key to another key. All music can be transposed, from a single note to a complex musical score. This lesson deals with transposing chords. UL05: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:00 am | Updated: April 28, 2013, 4:39 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Types of Ukulele Chords
Open position chords, movable form chords, 4-part, a.k.a. jazz chords and free from chords. The types of chords possible on ukulele UL114: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: May 8, 2013, 9:02 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele Blues, Example D
Major Quick Four Progression - Example D. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z. UL122: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Ukulele Blues, Example J
Diminished Seventh Passing Chord - Example J. From the book A Guide to Blues Progressions for Ukulele from A to Z. UL121: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:36 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Understanding a Guitar Chord Diagram
The traditional/standard guitar chord diagram typically used for showing chords. It is also used for showing scales shapes, licks and runs. GL104: Published: June 4, 2012, 11:42 pm | Updated: April 17, 2013, 9:57 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Understanding a Ukulele Chord Diagram
There're a lot different ways to show chord shapes, diagrams and images on a fretted instrument. This is the basic chord diagram I use in all my lessons and book. UL104: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:06 am | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Upper Partial Chord Tones
Upper Partials or extensions are the 9th, 11th, and 13ths of a chord. The 9, 11 and 13 can be altered chord tones depending on chord type: examples b9, #9, #11, b13 UL109: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:35 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Using Triads on Ukulele
Triads can be used harmonically, as chords and melodically, as single notes. Triads are a great way to get started with creating melodic solos and improvising. UL120: Published: January 6, 2011, 11:00 am | Updated: April 27, 2013, 7:21 am | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
What is a Blues Progression?
The Blues are at the heart of all American music. It has influenced Country, Rock, Folk, Jazz, Bluegrass and just about every form of American music we listen to today. The Blues - a chord progression, a scale, a feeling. This UkuleleLesson presents an introduction to the blues progression and a couple of scale position of the pentatonic scale to get you started improvising. UL129: Published: January 2, 2005, 12:00 pm | Updated: April 19, 2013, 3:39 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Your First Ukulele Chord
Your first ukulele chord is typically an open position C major chord. It's only one finger and ukulele players love to show new players this, the easiest, usable ukulele chord for new players. UL60: Published: December 10, 2011, 8:16 pm | Updated: April 14, 2013, 3:37 pm | Author: Curt Sheller | |||
Lesson Info
I constantly read online and hear. "Is, where, what site, what software is there for this or that chord or all the chord voicings." Well camper! It's not here. Chord dictionaries, software, web sites are not the answer. Even chord theory does not offer any insight into unraveling the complexity of chord voicings.
Learning basic open position chords and the basic movable form chords presented in the Chord of the Week Lessons I presented in 2007 will set you up for the more advanced chords, typically called “jazz” chords.
These Movable Form Chords lessons have been updated, enhanced and now reside in the Members Subscription area for all basic and Members.
Related Books
All book sizes are 8.5" x 11" unless noted and music stand friendly, "lay flat" coil binding.
A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I
Beyond learning basic Ukulele chords most players struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called “jazz” chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele presents a highly organized and efficient approach to the mysterious subject of advanced chords. Chord dictionaries are not the answer. Even chord theory does not offer any insight into unraveling the complexity of Ukulele chord voicings.
If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele is your answer.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-8-9 Published: March 2003 Pages 70
Exploring Jazz Chords on Ukulele
Exploring Jazz Chords takes the core chords from A Guide to Advanced Chords for Ukulele and shows their use over a variety of common chord progressions based on songs from the standard jazz repertoire.
Building a Solid Jazz Chord Foundation using Seventh, Major Seventh, Major 6, Minor Seventh, Minor Sixth, Diminished Seventh, Minor Seventh Flat Five and Augmented Seventh chords.
Tunings: C and G. Low or high string four variations.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-007-2 Published: January 2007 Pages 52
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume I
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-0-9714044-3-4 Published: January 2004 Pages 68
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume II
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-003-4 Published: January 2004 Pages 68
The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords - Volume III
Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.
Beyond learning open and barre chords, most guitarists struggle with advanced chords. Commonly called jazz chords, these more sophisticated voicings find a wide use in all forms of music.
More info, samples, table of contents, audio, video and more...
ISBN-13: 978-1-60321-002-7 Published: January 2004 Pages 52










