Barron chord voicing

Named after Kenny Barron. It’s an example of a a quintal voicing. Used to voice a m7 chord when the 11 is in the melody1.

The formula:

  • 1
  • 5
  • 9
  • b3
  • b7
  • 11

Interval structure: P5 | P5 | m2 | P5 | P5

Examples:

  • F C G / Ab Eb Bb – another one of my all-time faves
  • D A E / F C G