Jazz Practice
Guide Tones
Guide tones are the 3rd and 7th of each chord. Practicing them helps you hear the essential notes that define jazz harmony.
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Guide Tones
The 3rd and 7th of each chord that define its sound and movement.
Practice tip: Play only the guide tones first, then add nearby notes after the harmony feels clear.
More about Guide Tones
Guide tones are one of the clearest ways to hear chord changes. Even a simple line using only guide tones can make the progression obvious.
The 3rd tells you whether a chord is major or minor. The 7th tells you whether it feels stable or dominant. In jazz progressions these notes often move by small steps, so they reveal the harmony with very little material.
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Dm7 | G7 | Cmaj7 | Dm7 | G7 | Cmaj7