Reading Chords On a Lead Sheet - Music Performance

This video tutorial explains how to read chords from lead sheets, focusing on understanding and applying different types of chords such as major, minor, diminished, augmented, and seventh chords. It provides practical examples and encourages experimentation with chord arrangements on instruments like piano or guitar.

What is the purpose of a lead sheet in music?

• To show the tempo and dynamics of a piece

• To provide detailed sheet music for orchestras

• To offer a simplified version of a song with melody and chord symbols

• To display lyrics only

Which notes make up a C major triad?

• C, E, G

• C, D, E

• C, F, A

• C, G, B

How is a C minor chord typically notated on a lead sheet?

• Cm or C-

• C#

• C7

• Cmaj

What distinguishes a dominant 7th chord from a major 7th chord?

• Both have the same intervals

• A dominant 7th is always played in a minor key

• A dominant 7th has a major 7th interval, while a major 7th has a minor 7th interval

• A dominant 7th has a minor 7th interval, while a major 7th has a major 7th interval

What does the symbol 'C7' indicate on a lead sheet?

• C augmented chord

• C dominant 7th chord

• C minor chord

• C major chord

How can you identify a diminished 7th chord?

• It has a major 3rd and a perfect 5th

• It has a minor 3rd and a diminished 5th

• It has a major 3rd and an augmented 5th

• It has a perfect 4th and a major 6th

What is a slash chord?

• A chord with a specified bass note

• A chord with a flat note

• A chord played with a slide technique

• A chord with a sharp note

In a D9 chord, which note is the 9th?

• C

• E

• F#

• A

What is the purpose of chord extensions like 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths?

• To change the key of the chord

• To add complexity and richness to the harmony

• To simplify the chord

• To make the chord easier to play

What is the first step in interpreting a lead sheet?

• Identifying the melody and chord symbols

• Focusing only on the lyrics

• Ignoring the chord symbols

• Playing all notes simultaneously