N i d i a n & Her Three Sisters
Maj7sus4 - Chords & Tetratonic Modes
Maj7sus4 - Chords & Tetratonic Modes
Exploring Sus (short for suspended) chords, and the melodic lines they can generate is a sure way for improvisers and composers to stylistically evolve elements of their sound - as can be found in much of contemporary Jazz, Gospel and Pop.
The ambiguous quality of suspended chords is designed to delay, suspend or deny resolution to a Major or minor tonality, simultaneously creating tension and exhibiting an open, airy vibe.
In this post we'll be looking at a particular 4-note sus configuration and the tetratonic scale it produces, but first - let's suss out a few "sus" basics.
The ambiguous quality of suspended chords is designed to delay, suspend or deny resolution to a Major or minor tonality, simultaneously creating tension and exhibiting an open, airy vibe.
In this post we'll be looking at a particular 4-note sus configuration and the tetratonic scale it produces, but first - let's suss out a few "sus" basics.
RSS Feed
