Music Glossary: [Page 8]

Identifying major, minor, diminished, augmented, sus, and extended chords by ear, including color tones. more

Match scale choices to functions; avoid over-theorizing in performance. more

Use consistent symbols (maj7, min7, 7, sus4, add9); avoid mixed nomenclature within a chart. more

Consistent extensions/alterations syntax (e.g., Cmaj7(11)/C); avoid mixed systems. more

Consistent chord font and syntax (e.g., Cmaj7, CΔ7, avoid mixing). more

Practice hitting 3rds/7ths on strong beats while hearing underlying changes. more

Drop-2, shell, and quartal shapes mapped across the neck. more

Voicings above vocal; avoid masking bass/kick; use rhythmic motifs. more

Matching each chord to a compatible scale to generate note choices. Useful as a map, but great solos still prioritize melody, voice-leading, and rh... more

Matching scales to chords to guide tension/avoid notes in improvisation/arranging. more

Target 3rds/7ths by ear on strong beats; sing arpeggios through changes to outline harmony clearly. more

Notes a semitone above or below a target that resolve into it. Practice over ii–V–I to strengthen harmonic aim and jazz vocabulary. more

Third-related major/minor chords with chromatic alteration but shared tones. more

Twelve-note collection moving exclusively by semitones; spans the octave. more

Ordering of keys by perfect fifths showing key signatures and common root motion (e.g., ii–V–I). more

Single-reed with wide range and dynamic control; transposes major second. (B♭) more

A nylon‑strung guitar with wider neck and flat fingerboard; used for classical, flamenco, and Latin styles. more

Broad umbrella for Western art music from Medieval to contemporary concert traditions. more

2-3/3-2 clave, cascara; alignment rules inform Latin grooves. more

Commission session players, royalty-free libraries, or stems from collaborators. more

Staff reference symbols setting where specific pitches fall; chosen for range/legibility. more

Agree count-in length, pickups, and pre-roll; label bar 1 cleanly. more

Decide which songs need click/guide; print cues for form and transitions. more

When to use click; drummer-only vs full-band feeds; transitions count-offs. more

Guide metronome delivered to performers/engineer to maintain synchronization. more

On-top/behind exercises; subdivisions and gap-click drills. more

Click/cue only to performers’ IEMs; never to FOH. Typically via a dedicated output pair from the playback interface. more