Question on chord names

[cream123]

When it says G+7, does that mean g 7 with an augmented fifth or does it mean something else?

 

[tone4days]

Re: Question on chord names

that is a tricky one because, afaik, it is nonconventional notation .. i would try it as a G dominant 7 first ... it might mean an augmented 7th chord (with a raised 5) .. can you try both and figure it out from context?

 

[cream123]

Re: Question on chord names

Yeah, I suppose. This one is Rainbow Connection. the G+7d flows well but it sounds weird, not in a bad way.

I'm using this as my audition peice to get into Jazz band.

 

[flank]

Re: Question on chord names

whats the rainbow connection?

 

[cream123]

Re: Question on chord names

whats the rainbow connection?

it's a song by Kermit the Frog. It's a jazz swing piece.

 

[Smilemon]

Re: Question on chord names

great song. i thought everyone knew it.

 

[cream123]

Re: Question on chord names

great song. i thought everyone knew it.

so did I.....

 

[Osensei]

Re: Question on chord names

G+7 is a G7 with a raised 5th or G aug 7. But sometimes the notation is wrong. I was always taught that it was an augmented chord by my professors. But I've downloaded some chord progressions from internet web sites that have the same type of notation (G+7) but they actually meant G Maj 7.

This is usually a problem when the notation comes from a person that originated from outside the Unites States. I find it mostly in Brazilian music. So in that case you would have to listen to the song and try the chord to see if it fits.

 

[cream123]

Re: Question on chord names

G+7 is a G7 with a raised 5th or G aug 7. But sometimes the notation is wrong. I was always taught that it was an augmented chord by my professors. But I've downloaded some chord progressions from internet web sites that have the same type of notation (G+7) but they actually meant G Maj 7.

This is usually a problem when the notation comes from a person that originated from outside the Unites States. I find it mostly in Brazilian music. So in that case you would have to listen to the song and try the chord to see if it fits.

Thanks. You probably have the most informational posts one the forum. Anyway, it sounds right.

Thanks