Added tone chord

Imagine you have a box of crayons and you want to draw a picture. Normally, you can use any crayons you want to make the picture colorful. But sometimes, you might want to make the picture extra special by using a special crayon that has a different sound.

In music, added tone chord is like that special crayon. It is a special kind of chord that has an extra note, just like the special crayon has a different color. Chords are made up of different notes played together, and they create the sound or feeling of a piece of music.

Let's say you are playing a chord with three notes, like the notes C, E, and G. This would be a regular chord, and it might sound happy or sad depending on how the three notes are arranged.

But if you want to make the chord more interesting, you can add another note. This new note can change the feeling of the chord, just like using a different crayon can change the feeling of your picture.

So, if you add another note to the chord, let's say the note B, you would have a chord with four notes - C, E, G, and B. This would be an added tone chord.

The added note, in this case B, gives the chord a different sound or color. It can make the chord sound more beautiful, mysterious, or even a little bit jazzy. Just like using a special crayon can make your picture stand out.

In music, people use added tone chords to create different moods or to make the music more interesting. It's like adding a special flavor to your favorite ice cream, it just tastes better!