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For the chords on [http://www3.telus.net/public/sarlo/Songs/Home.htm | For the chords on [http://www3.telus.net/public/sarlo/Songs/Home.htm Songs in the Key of Osho], [[Sw Deva Sarlo|Sarlo]] uses this notation. An example is the song ''[[Falling Leaves]]''. | ||
Also, [[Sw Shivananda]]'s [[Songbook of Joyful Music]] shows chords in the same style, with the small exception of writing (a more standard) "maj7" for major 7th chords. | Also, [[Sw Shivananda]]'s [[Songbook of Joyful Music]] shows chords in the same style, with the small exception of writing (a more standard) "maj7" for major 7th chords. |
Revision as of 17:09, 23 June 2013
For the chords on Songs in the Key of Osho, Sarlo uses this notation. An example is the song Falling Leaves.
Also, Sw Shivananda's Songbook of Joyful Music shows chords in the same style, with the small exception of writing (a more standard) "maj7" for major 7th chords.
- Chord notation used is as explained below
Bracketed numbers refer to notes in the major scale, flatted or sharped as indicated.
CHORD NOTATION b = flat | m6 = (1-b3-5-6) | # = sharp | 7 = (1-3-5-b7) | add = specified note extra | m7 = (1-b3-5-b7) | (plain)= maj (1-3-5) | mj7= (1-3-5-7) | m = min (1-b3-5) | 74 = (1-4-5-b7) | 2 = sus2 (1-2-5) | 9 = (1-3-5-b7-9) | 4 = sus4 (1-4-5) | mj9= (1-3-5-7-9) | + = aug (1-3-#5) | m9 = min 9 (1-b3-5-b7-9) | – = dim (1-b3-b5-6) | ( )= alternative chord | 6 = (1-3-5-6) | / = abnormal bass (specified)
For a more basic explanation of notes, melody and chords, please refer to Notes on melody notation.