What Are Chord Tensions? Understanding the Basics
📕FREE PDF: https://www.learnjazzbasswithmattrybi... 🎻Learn Jazz Bass Storefront: https://www.learnjazzbasswithmattrybi... 00:00 Intro 00:29 Welcome and overview 01:45 Review of triads and four-part chords 06:00 Tensions (extensions) intro 11:28 Listening to basic arpeggios 13:45 Application thoughts on using the 9, b9, #9 16:00 Listening examples of melody & solos using the 9 extension 20:39 Closing thoughts

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