Suspension

Here we shall deal with a special way to make a small variation of the same chords. I have chosen to call this principle the 'suspension' principle. It includes 3 different so-called suspension chords, namely sus4, sus2 and fourth scale degree chord (subdominant). Sus4 and sus2 chords are discussed in Volume I, page 41. Fourth scale degree chord, also known as subdominant is the fourth scale degree corresponding to 5 semitones above the current chord. If the current chord a minor chord, the fourth scale degree chord must also be a minor chord. The suspension principle can be used on all chords. However, it is not all 3 types of suspension chords that are suitable on all locations. Experiment!

 

Numbered fill-ins appear in Chords On Piano 1-3, where there are also other fill-ins as well as suggestions and recommendations on how they can be used. Literates fill-ins only occurs on this website.

slow beat

Fill-in 18 Fill-in 19 Fill-in 20 Fill-in G

Medium beat

Fill-in 21 Fill-in 22 Fill-in 23 Fill-in H
Swing Fill-in 24      

 

Slow beat

Fill-in 18

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Fill-in 19

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Fill-in 20

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Fill-in G

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Medium beat

Fill-in 21

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Fill-in 22

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Fill-in 23

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Fill-in H

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Swing

Fill-in 24

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