is a 9th chord always a 9th chord?

BoogieMan

Blues Junior
@BoogieMan

We can go into more detail elsewhere, but for now....

If C is a IV chord you're in the Key of G. The F# over the C chord becomes a #4, creating the C Lydian sound.

If C is a V chord you're in the Key of F. The Bb over the C chord becomes a b7, creating the C Mixolydian sound.

You can, of course, play the C Major pentatonic over a C Major chord, regardless of function..


In general, the Major scale played over each chord in the Key will produce a different "modal" sound.

Thanks Paleo. If it's OK with you I'll carry over to a new thread.
 
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