What are shell chords? In short they are chords stripped down to the most important pieces of harmony. Why should we play four notes when three will suffice? By using these three note voicings we have the flexibility to add a lot more color to the harmony later on.

If you’re starting out on your jazz journey these shapes will help you navigate chords up and down the fingerboard, learn your notes, and see how chords work all at the same time. Not sure how chords are built? Start here

This week in the Magic Ukulele Club we look further into this concept with an extended video, play-along, and PDF. Join us over there for 100s of Jazz ukulele lessons