Step 6: Now that we have the diatonic chords, we can label them using Roman numerals, based on the position of each chord sequentially within the scale. We use uppercase numerals to denote major ...

Taking a minor chord (In this example, an Am7 played in the thumb and triad style) and hammering onto the major 3rd of the chord, creates a Dominant 7 style sound. This allows you to add a major ...

Over a G# bass note, this voicing would also make a very nice G#min9 chord, which is the relative minor key. Example 5. Using the CAGED Cmaj7 shape, here is yet another voicing of Bmaj7, ...

Now you’ve composed the chords for your song, it’s time to find your inner voicing! advertisement. MusicRadar. How varying ...