Reading Jazz Chord Symbols Is WAY Simpler Than You Think
32K views · Jun 30, 2026 · Education
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@soundkitchenmusic · 3 months ago (edited) · pinned
👉Get the free PDF: <a href="https://go.thesound.kitchen/decode-any-chord-symbol">https://go.thesound.kitchen/decode-any-chord-symbol</a><br><br>Follow up video is out now, including lots of chord symbols that I didn't mention in this one - check it out here<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl4_A0m5pxA">https://youtu.be/zl4_A0m5pxA</a>
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@AntLawGuitar · 2 months ago
I love how clear this is! Great work 👏👏👏
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@WMB · 2 months ago
Clearest explanation I've seen, out of many.
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@zenaniv · 2 days ago
You are an answer to prayer. Thank you so much.
@muzicmaui · 2 months ago
Been playing by ear for decades and have always struggled a bit with reading. You've just opened up a new world with your explanations. Thanks!
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@Deepthroat1990 · 2 months ago
Best chord explanation on youtube. Thank you!
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@EngRMP · 2 months ago
I know this is just a simple terminology lesson, but those of us that haven't taken formal music theory, finally seeing and hearing the terminology instead of trying to deduce it from context is extremely useful. Thanks so much.
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@keithbedggood1936 · 2 months ago
An incredibly illustrative lesson on chord structure. Would be invaluable for any budding musician.
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@MusicReadingforAll · 2 months ago
This is the best I have seen on Chord Extrnsions🎉
@robthorpe5388 · 2 months ago
Really well structured and delivered lesson.
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@lyndamcardle4123 · 2 months ago
Salient instructions, clear and explanatory.
@jimsaintamour2 · 2 months ago
I've been a musician for many years, and this is the single most clear description of how to create chords and extended chords I've ever seen!
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