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Step 6: Recognize Common Extensions and Voicings
Rick demonstrates identifying extensions like sus2 and sus4, and recognizing when chords contain altered tones such as flat sevenths or sharp fifths. For instance, he points out a D flat lydian chord built on a complex set of notes, highlighting the importance of listening for clusters of seconds, thirds, and other intervals.
The process involves listening to the whole chord, then isolating recognizable patterns—such as a major third, a seventh, or an augmented interval—to build a mental map of its composition.