Tensions!

Question 1

Major Triads

Answer 1

T9, #11 when diatonic to the key
T13, TM7 independent melodic tension

Question 2

Minor Triads

Answer 2

T9, T11
T6, TM7, T7 independent melodic tension
T13 Dorian or Jazz Minor

Question 3

Major 6th

Answer 3

T9
T#11 diatonic to the key
TM7 independent melodic tension

Question 4

Major 7th

Answer 4

T9, T13
T#11 diatonic to the key

Question 5

+Major7

Answer 5

T9, T#11

Question 6

Minor-Major 7th

Answer 6

T9, T11, T13

Question 7

Minor 7th

Answer 7

T11
T9 diatonic to the key
T13 only Dorian mode

Question 8

Minor 7th (b5)

Answer 8

T11, Tb13
T9 diatonic to the key

Question 9

Dominant 7th

Answer 9

Tb9, T9, T#9, T#11, Tb13, T13
Tb5 when not already identified as a chord tone by a chord symbol

Question 10

Augmented 7th

Answer 10

T9, T#11

Question 11

Dom 7th Sus4

Answer 11

T9, T13
Sometimes the 3rd can become a T10

Question 12

Types of Tensions

Answer 12

Melodic and Harmonic

Question 13

Which tension is usually part of an independent melodic tension?

Answer 13

TM7

Question 14

For minor triads which tension is available in Dorian and or Jazz Minor?

Answer 14

T13

Question 15

Which tension normally replaces the 5th?

Answer 15

b13 or b5

Question 16

T13 is not available when?

Answer 16

Minor 7th chords having a tonic or subdominant function

Question 17

T9 is not available when?

Answer 17

On III-7

Question 18

T#11 is not available when?

Answer 18

On a IMaj7 unless for a specific affect as an ending chord

Question 19

Half step above a chord tone is allowed when?

Answer 19

Dominant 7th chords and if the mode allows for the tension