# Add chord extensions like 7th, 9th etc.

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/w3X6lapz0OE?t=208>" %}

> First, [**enter the chord edit overlay**](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/add-optional-tones-to-a-certain-chord)**.**

### ▶️ Add chord extension**s**

Use the arrows or tap on the are where the extension is displayed (this can be blurred) in the **third column**.

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It depends on the quality of the chord, in which extensions are available.

#### &#x20;👉 Available chord extensions

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Major" %}

* 7
* 9
* 11
* 13
* maj7
* maj7#11
* maj9
* 6
* add9
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Minor" %}

* 7
* maj7
* 9
* 11
* 13
* 6
* b5
* 7b5
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Sus" %}

* 2
* 4
* 7/4
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Power 5" %}
Non available
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Dim (b5)" %}

* 7 (full diminished)
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Aug" %}

* 7
* maj7
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
**The dot** in front of some entries indicates whether this chord shape is **within the key**, related to the selected root note and quality of the chord. \
\
If there are no dots displayed, the root or quality you have selected is not within the key.
{% endhint %}

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{% hint style="info" %}
You can also drag the column vertically for quickly change its content.
{% endhint %}