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| Dominant Suspended Chords, rating: 9 |
| In the 1960's the Dominant 7 Suspended chord played a big role in the emerging world of modal jazz. Today, the unique sounds of the Dominant 7 Suspended chord can be heard in styles ranging from rap to country and western music. POSTED: 05/22/2013 - 10:48 am |
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| The Basic Open Chords, rating: 6 |
| In this lesson we are gonna take a look at the basic open chords for you as a beginner. POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 07:49 am |
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| Open and Closed Voiced Triads, rating: 7 |
| In this lesson, we take a look at closed voiced triads on the top 3 strings, open voiced triads, a method for learning new chord voices and how to make licks out of open voice triads. POSTED: 05/07/2013 - 07:22 am |
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| The Chord Formation Method, rating: 9.4 |
| Any player who wants to increase their chord vocabulary can triple their chord knowledge by taking chords that they already know, and shift the notes of the voicings over to other string groups. POSTED: 04/11/2013 - 04:59 am |
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| How to Master Chord Changes - The Key to Playing Complete Songs, rating: 6.8 |
| The best way to learn all the chords in a song and master the different parts and chord changes is to use a simple, systematic approach to analyzing and memorizing all of the pieces of the song. POSTED: 04/10/2013 - 09:26 am |
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| Easy Chords for the Guitar Soloist, rating: 9.8 |
| This lesson discusses several interesting extended and suspended chords that can substitute for the basic open position, C, F, and G chords. These unique chord voicings can be excellent for anyone who wants to play as a soloist, (with the guitar backing up their vocal parts). POSTED: 04/02/2013 - 07:55 am |
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| Chord Classes, rating: 7.9 |
| I'm sure most of you know your basic chords. However, even if you know these chords, what do they mean? How are they used? How do you make these chords fit into one another? POSTED: 03/15/2013 - 09:03 am |
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| Triad Use In Blues Progressions, rating: 9.3 |
| The application of triad chords to create interesting chord movements over Blues progressions is a fun way to spice up your rhythm guitar parts during Blues jams. POSTED: 03/06/2013 - 09:14 am |
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| Jazz Style Extended Chords, rating: 9.7 |
| The 6th, 9th, 11th and 13th chord extensions are all discussed with on-screen finger patterns shown for each. A sample progression is also given to show how effective these chords can be for spicing up progressions. POSTED: 02/18/2013 - 08:34 am |
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| How To Get The Best Sound Out Of Your Chords, rating: 7.5 |
| How to get the best sounds out of your chord playing. POSTED: 01/21/2013 - 07:43 am |
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| Power Chords, rating: 1.9 |
| This is an article if you struggle with power chords. POSTED: 01/17/2013 - 07:18 am |
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| Useful Music Theory Part 2: Forming Diatonic Chords, rating: 9.6 |
| With the right approach the major scale, you can learn to build any diatonic chord (up to 7ths!) with this lesson. POSTED: 08/23/2012 - 09:10 am |
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| Chord Voicing Dilemmas, rating: 7.9 |
| Hearing exactly which chord you want in your song and then finding that specific chord on your guitar can drive many of us crazy! Learn how to discover just the right chord voicings for your songs. POSTED: 08/22/2012 - 09:35 am |
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| Understanding Voice Leading To Write Chord Progressions, rating: 8.9 |
| If you have a harmony in your head, do you have a strategy for getting it onto the fretboard? Here's a little background on how chords move, and how to use that understanding to make your music more effective. POSTED: 06/15/2012 - 06:50 am |
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| 1-4-5-6m Chords, rating: 6.4 |
| Ever wondered why so many songs contain the chords G C D Em? Well, it is not because of laziness, but because of music theory. POSTED: 05/21/2012 - 03:27 am |
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| Power Chord Bible, rating: 9.1 |
| Everything you should know about playing power chords. POSTED: 05/03/2012 - 02:36 am |
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| Using Non-Diatonic Chords To Spice Up Your Progressions Minor IV Chord, rating: 7 |
| In this lesson we will take a look at how non-diatonic chords can be used to add interest to even the simplest chord progression, ala The Beatles. POSTED: 05/01/2012 - 02:09 am |
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| Theory You Can Use, rating: 4 |
| You may understand all or little of this article, but everyone can learn something from it. Have a strum, some chord shapes are provided at the end, enjoy! POSTED: 04/06/2012 - 07:15 am |
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| Basics Of Chord Formation. Part 1, rating: 9.2 |
| The easiest approach to chord formation based on maths over theory. POSTED: 03/05/2012 - 02:30 am |
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| Moveable Chords, rating: 4.7 |
| Learn how to play moveable chords! Check out www.facebook.com/Brandon.Sollins.Music for more lessons! POSTED: 03/02/2012 - 02:09 am |
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| Practical Inversion Excersices. Part 1, rating: 8 |
| A look at simple inversion shapes up and down the neck. POSTED: 02/13/2012 - 04:08 am |
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| A Minimalist Approach To Blues Comping, rating: 9.9 |
| Some basic ideas for chordal playing in a 12 bar blues format, utilizing minimalistic chord shapes and double stops. POSTED: 01/23/2012 - 03:03 am |
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| Rising Chord Progressions Learn From Everlong, rating: 7.6 |
| This lesson gives a little bit of background on a chord progression you can use in your songs to make them sound like they picking up speed and getting more energetic. Uses the chorus of "Everlong" as an example. POSTED: 01/20/2012 - 01:52 am |
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| Transposing For Dummies, rating: 5.3 |
| This shall teach all of ye how to easily transpose the song you're learning! POSTED: 01/16/2012 - 01:47 am |
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| Bobbing In/Out Of Different Keys - The Magic Of Secondary Dominant Chords , rating: 5 |
| This lesson explains how to gracefully use & play chords that are "out of key" POSTED: 11/28/2011 - 02:16 am |
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| Quartal Stacks And Their Inversions, rating: 9.5 |
| An introduction to interesting chordal voicings built on the concept of quartal stacks. POSTED: 08/22/2011 - 04:50 am |
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| Triads/Chord Inversions, rating: 7.8 |
| This Lesson Covers how to build triads and how to invert them to create interesting chords on the guitar. POSTED: 07/26/2011 - 04:13 am |
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| Tritone Substitution, rating: 10 |
| A lesson on how to do a tritone substitution and the theory behind it's conception POSTED: 07/21/2011 - 02:42 am |
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| Using A Natural Minor Scale To Get A Chord Progression, rating: 8.5 |
| This lesson will teach you how to use your knowledge of a single minor scale, and use it to get at least 7 chords out of it. Simple and easy indeed. POSTED: 04/25/2011 - 07:50 am |
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| Using A Scale To Produce A Chord Progression, rating: 7.5 |
| Alright, so I will be explaining how I learned how to take a major scale [a minor scale in my next lesson] and to use that scale to produce a chord progression. And it only takes a little knowledge of scales, and a couple words to memorize. And afterwords hopefully you'll be able to, on the spot, produce chord progressions from a scale. POSTED: 04/22/2011 - 04:55 am |
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| Guitar Age Or A Guitarists Illustrated Primer III, rating: 8.9 |
| A comprehensive lesson covering basic chords and a few progressions. If you are a beginner axe slinger, then you have to check this out! POSTED: 02/11/2011 - 03:30 am |
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| Basic Chord Theory IV, rating: 9.6 |
| In part four, we will wrap up by looking at suspended chords, as well as learning the basics of chord inversions. POSTED: 08/17/2010 - 06:36 am |
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| Introduction To Families Of Chords, rating: 8.3 |
| Welcome! I am a Graduate from the Atlanta Institute of Music, & In this lesson we will start with reviewing the major scale and finding out how to name the intervals and learn how to construct and properly name chords. POSTED: 08/16/2010 - 07:47 am |
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| Basic Chord Theory III, rating: 9.1 |
| Today we’re learning about chords that have compound intervals in them, namely ninth and eleventh chords. We will also be looking at the difference between chords like C9 and Cadd9. POSTED: 08/10/2010 - 06:33 am |
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| Metal Chords, rating: 7.4 |
| Sick of using Power chords all the time in metal? A lot of people tend to use power chords, as they are made of few notes, which means the distortion of the amp can tolerate the sound. But want more variety with your metal? Read on. POSTED: 08/10/2010 - 06:23 am |
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| Basic Chord Theory II, rating: 9.5 |
| Today, we are going to look at four types of “seventh” chords. Also, I will BLOW... YOUR... MIND! POSTED: 08/06/2010 - 09:44 am |
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| Basic Chord Theory I, rating: 9.3 |
| This is the first lesson of the series, and will show the basic theory behind major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads. Enjoy! POSTED: 08/05/2010 - 08:13 am |
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| Neapolitan Chords, rating: 9.5 |
| Construction and application of Neapolitan chords to progressions, specifically on guitar. POSTED: 07/26/2010 - 04:30 am |
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| Getting Those Barre Chords Down, rating: 9.4 |
| A technique illusive to you, put in simple lament ways to get you to the point of using them daily, with clean rich sound. POSTED: 06/09/2010 - 07:28 am |
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| Balancing Your Picking For Efficient Fast Playing, rating: 9.7 |
| Most people when they think of alternate picking they think "up-down-up-down, etc" but there is more to it. In this lesson I will cover different variations of picking that need to be trained such as inside picking, outside picking, straight alternate, and economy. No sweeps. POSTED: 05/17/2010 - 04:57 am |
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| Beginners Guide To Barre Chords, rating: 8.4 |
| Imagine if you could use just two chords to play EVERY chord of that kind. Imagine if an E major could turn into a G major, or an A minor into a C# minor, with NO CHORD CHART MEMORIZATION! Well, my friends, this is possible, thanks to BARRE CHORDS! POSTED: 05/11/2010 - 04:02 am |
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| Chord Families, rating: 6.5 |
| This lesson is going to discuss the types of chords in a chord family, and also describe WHY they are in the same family. This is primarily for beginers who don't really know the chords in a chord family, but the theory behind this might be new to more advanced players. In a way, this is more of a rhythym/acoustic counterpart to the many "Scales and Modes" lessons. POSTED: 02/25/2010 - 04:27 am |
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| Chord Building 101, rating: 9.4 |
| An easy to understand lesson on building advanced chords with an easy to use chord chart. For beginners through advanced. POSTED: 08/25/2009 - 07:28 am |
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| Chords Theory: The G Chord, rating: 5.9 |
| With this beginning lesson, you'll learn how to play your first simple chord shapes. Let's go! POSTED: 08/21/2009 - 07:51 am |
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| Fun With The Relative Minor Key, rating: 7.3 |
| This lesson is going to give a short introduction on how to use the relative minor key to make up some progressions. I assume that the reader has a basic understanding of what chord progressions are, and how they relate to the scales you play. POSTED: 07/27/2009 - 06:44 am |
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| Chord Patterns, rating: 7.8 |
| The basic chord patterns for Maj, min, Aug+, dim°, sus2, and sus4 chords on the first 3 strings (G-B-e). POSTED: 07/14/2009 - 07:57 am |
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| Learning The Fretboard, rating: 9.3 |
| A very easy pattern for learning your way around the neck of the guitar. POSTED: 06/22/2009 - 07:11 am |
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| Understanding Guitar Triads, rating: 9.5 |
| In depth look at how to build triad chords and easily move them across the neck of the guitar. POSTED: 06/19/2009 - 09:45 am |
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| "Caged" Minor/Major Chord Utilization, rating: 6.8 |
| Showing the "Caged" system for both Minor and Major chords, and how you can apply them to your playing. POSTED: 04/02/2009 - 07:35 am |
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| Creative Chords: Drone Voicings, rating: 8.9 |
| The idea behind this feature is to take some simple two note chords that move up or down the fretboard and combine these with open strings that remain the same throughout to create an interesting wash of sound that can add some tension and atmosphere to your arpeggiations. POSTED: 03/17/2009 - 11:19 am |
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| Broken Powerchords, rating: 7.6 |
| This one is for the people who like metal and want to try a different sound of power chords, but don't know how. I will try to explain the use of Power chords with a lowered quint and their practical use. POSTED: 01/21/2009 - 10:11 am |
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| Chord Fragments, rating: 6.3 |
| Learn how to make easy-to-play movable chords further up the fret board without having to hold down awkward, tendon-shredding barre chords all the time. POSTED: 10/09/2008 - 08:15 am |
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| Chord Theory, rating: 8.9 |
| Basic Chord Theory POSTED: 10/09/2008 - 08:11 am |
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| Chord Shape Formula, rating: 7.6 |
| This lesson is about how to find the same chord anywhere you need it. This will greatly improve your sound especially for acoustic, progressive, folk, hard rock, and fusion musicians. POSTED: 09/23/2008 - 08:00 am |
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| Chords: Discover New Voicing. Part 1, rating: 8.3 |
| A systematic process for manipulating chords to discover new voicings. POSTED: 05/25/2007 - 03:19 pm |
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| Chords: Everything You Need To Know, rating: 9.1 |
| Here is the ultimate lesson for all your chord needs! If you need any help at all with chords, this is the lesson for you, beginners and intermediate players alike. POSTED: 05/16/2007 - 01:37 pm |
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| Jazz Chords, rating: 9 |
| This lesson will be about common jazz chords, how they are written, and common ways to play them. POSTED: 09/22/2006 - 04:52 am |
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| Simple Triads, rating: 7.7 |
| These chords are very easy to play, and they will make your playing sound a lot fuller. This is probably the next step up from power-chords. They also make for some nice picking parts. POSTED: 06/09/2006 - 08:41 am |
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| Basic Jazz Chords Forms, rating: 6.8 |
| Various chord forms diagramed. POSTED: 12/16/2004 - 08:15 am |
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| What Chords Are In What Key, And Why?, rating: 9.4 |
| Ever wondered why certain chords go together? This lesson explains why! POSTED: 11/11/2004 - 07:58 am |
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| Guide To Chord Formation, rating: 9.8 |
| The idea of this FAQ is to give you the information you need to be able to work out and understand which notes make up a certain chord. Using this FAQ you will be able to: Work out the notes you need for *any* chord. Work out what chord name should be given to a particular bunch of notes. POSTED: 11/24/2003 - 06:03 am |
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| Basic Chord Theory, rating: 8.2 |
| In this lesson we will try to understand how chords work: basic chords, barre chords, triads, melodization of triads etc. POSTED: 11/24/2003 - 06:00 am |
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| Barre Chords II, rating: 7.5 |
| This technique is an excellent addition to your techincal reperatior and should be learned by every player. POSTED: 10/15/2003 - 05:42 am |
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| Open Chords And Associated Exercises, rating: 5.8 |
| Open chords are typically the first chords that most guitar students learn. Once you learn these chords you will be able to pick up several music books and learn your favorite songs. POSTED: 09/17/2003 - 08:55 am |
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| Bar Chords and Associated Exercises, rating: 6.4 |
| Bar chords (also referred to as "barre" chords) are another type of 'basic' chord that many beginners learn. It will greatly expand your chord vocabulary and you will be able to play many more songs once you learn them. POSTED: 09/17/2003 - 07:26 am |
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| Barre Chords, rating: 9.6 |
| By learning a few basic forms, you'll be able to play any song in any key. For those guitarists that have been stuck playing "easy guitar" versions of song. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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| Poly Chords, rating: 8.4 |
| Lesson for advanced guitarists about poly chords. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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| How The Chords Work, rating: 8 |
| This explanation of harmony really depends on your understanding the major scale and how it works. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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| All Guitar Chords, rating: 8.9 |
| A huge list with each and any guitar chord you can imagine. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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| Basic Chords, rating: 8.6 |
| Learn the basic, simple chords for everyday use. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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| Barre Chords Forms, rating: 7.1 |
| This is a subject that I thought a lot of others would be interested in too so I'll start by describing what a barre chord is. I'm going to show you some barre chord "forms" as well as give you some tips on how to make sure you play them properly. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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| Power Chords, rating: 6.4 |
| Simple lessons with exercises about power chords, part one. POSTED: 07/31/2003 - 07:16 am |
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