Oct 10, 2024

How to Use EXTENDED (Embellished) Chords for the Ukulele and the Best Ones to Start With

Using beautiful extended chords is easy!

How to Use EXTENDED (Embellished)  Chords on the Ukulele and the Best ones to Start With

I walk you through how right here...

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In this series we look at embellished (extended) chords and learn how to substitute them for more basic chords.

In each of the lessons below, (click on each chord to get to the lesson) I talk about specific chords and show you how to use each one. I tell you exactly where to use them and how to use them in chord progressions, with examples.

I cover the most commonly use chords here - these are the ones you should get started with... There are no more than 4 options for each scale degree

Start with the MAJOR 6 chords and go through the lessons in order...

Some of these are not in chord books - but I share diagrams with t least 4 forms and have sheets available for the chords all the way up the neck. 

I make it easy for you to start using these beautiful chords right away.


(Dominant only) Embellishments for the V (a dominant chord may be subbed for any chord):

Want more? 


Check out my chord related books below. Create beautiful chord progressions in any key and learn to simplify any chord.


Secrets of the Chord Chain: Major and Minor Chord Progressions for the Ukulele


Secrets of the Chord Chain: Major and Minor Chord Progressions for the Ukulele

I wish I had books like this when I started playing!

Would have saved me years of frustration.

The great new is you can have them now—In the books I unlock the mysteries of great chord progressions for you and make it so simple to understand that you will be able to create beautiful music right away! 

Everything you need to play stunning chord progressions in any key and to fully understand how chord progressions are created and where they come from is here.




Ukulele Chord Tricks: Simplify Any Chord


Ukulele Chord Tricks: Simplify Any Chord

Ever wished there was an easier way to make the E chord, or the D chord? Are you wondering if there's a way to avoid or simplify barre chords?

There is! This book will solve all of your chord problems...

Any chord can be simplified - in this book I walk you through how to do it with many tricks that the pros know and use all the time!

Get your paperback on Amazon: Ukulele Chord Tricks - Simplify Any Chord (this leads to the book on amazon and you can preview quite a few pages to check it out)

Get the eBook (instant download): Ukulele Chord Tricks: Simplify Any Chord

Get just one chapter: E Chord and Progression TricksE Minor Chord and Progression Tricks; two chapters (they go together): Triads & Accompaniment Patterns Some of these are available FREE to patreon members.



FREE PDF's - Chord book and all scales harmonized with chords (with related articles):



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