Exploring a variety of sounds.

When doing an arrangement of a tune, don't settle for the harmony that is indicated on the lead sheet. Try different chords. For example in "Summertime" the first chord is a Dm7 but there's nothing stopping us from trying other forms of Dm. Let's try several variations of a Dm chord and see what results we get. Many times you'll come up with some very interesting sounds that can be used in a 2nd or 3rd chorus or a chord solo and that way you won't make your arrangement too repetitive.

Cuando hagas un arreglo de cualquier tema, prueba diferentes formas del acorde. Por ejemplo en el tema "Summertime" el primer acorde es un Dm7, pero no hay nada que nos prohiba probar otras formas de Dm. Vamos a probar diferentes formas del Dm a ver que resultados obtenemos. Muchas veces los resultados son interesantes y se pueden usar en una 2ª o 3ª vuelta del tema y así no se hace repetitivo.

Let's start with the Dm triad. Empezamos con la tríada de Dm.



Now we'll introduce the major 7th. Ahora introducimos la 7ª mayor.


A complete Dm7 chord. El acorde completo de Dm7.


And, a Dm6 chord. Y un acorde de Dm6.


Each one has it's own sound and provides a different emotion. Don't be afraid to experiment.

Cada uno aporta su propio sonido y emoción. No tengas miedo a probar sonidos nuevos.