Music of the Modern Era
Altered chords are chords that have one or more notes changed or 'altered' from their standard form, typically involving modifications to the 5th, 9th, 11th, or 13th scale degrees. In jazz and particularly in bebop, these chords are crucial for adding tension and complexity to harmonic progressions, allowing for more expressive improvisation and intricate melodies.
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