I have been trying for years to figure out what seemed like a complicated math problem. You gave me the solution in just a few minutes. I am looking forward to seeing how the five chord shapes fit into the 5 boxes. Thats another one I can’t seem to figure out. Thanks Mr. Hamlin!
Great stuff Griff. How do you work out guitar chords from pure music notation such as a piano only score? Any tricks of the trade or recommended reading?
Perfectly brief , to the point and informative . This video made the concept click into place in my head . Your ability to explain educational music concepts simply , is why your courses sell . Thanks again
ALL guitarists share a common bond. I approached a guitarist who was obviously a daily and committed street busker in Sydney Australia last month ‘cos I noticed he was playing the same stuff repeatedly. It was not bringing the coin into his cap ! So I gave him a five minute rendition of Del Shannon’s “Runaway” on his own guitar. He was hooked and I spent half an hour tutoring him how to play it. I passed him by many times later during the day, and he was right into trying to hone playing it his way. His Coin Cap had plenty of cash in it. It brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart to think that I had given him a new lease of spirited energy to go on daily earning his living by busking. I have always found that guitarists share an instant bond…because of our love of the instrument.
Good point about not needing to know the name of every note on the fretboard, rather knowing the relation to the root in whatever chord you are playing.
That said you need to know at a minimum the notes on the 5th and 6th string where the roots are usually found. I.e. to play a B with the barred E shape, where to put the barre.
A lot of good info packed into that lesson which I mostly knew but newer players will want to review it repeatedly and apply it to their playing.
Wow thank you for this excellent explanation, Im just starting to learn how to play the instrument. The root fifth root, third fifth root concept is really an eye opener.
For years I have appreciated everything you do for us who play and this lesson is no exception. I want to ask a favor of you however, please give us a lesson on how to play Hi Heel Sneakers in the style of Jerry Garcia.
Hey Gary….your name seems familiar to me. …did you work for IBM? Did you (or do you) restore old cars ie: vintage Camaros? I’ll look for you on the forum…
Hey Griff sorry Im a little late to the party but life gets in the way of my practice. Anyway once again another lesson that really opens my eyes to the secrets hidden in all that theory. For me you have let the genie out of the bottle with this lesson! Thanks and keep it up.
Hi Griff,
Wow & Wow this lesson is so simple to follow. It would be great if you could advise us which BGU Course addresses this obstacle for Chords. I know you have to learn where are all the Notes on the Fret Board but this method of Chords structure helps with the Root.. amazing stuff and you make it so easy. Thanks
Michael-Sydney-Australia 9th August 2016
Of course as usual this is a great lesson. I spend lots of time on the guitar fooling around with chords, mostly trying to integrate them into music I create. If I am playing a rock or blues type of song I try to go outside the norm with a semi jazz chord and it is so interesting the voicings you can create. The thing is having the knowledge enough to be able to do this stuff at the spur of the moment, like some jazz players can do. Very good lesson on chord formation.
Griff, I have successfully avoided guitar geekdom for 74 years, choosing to learn to play a song – one song at a time. Have enjoyed all the coursework from you, but this lesson turned on some switches that really help. You truly are in a different league as a teacher. Awesome stuff. Thanks, buddy.
Griff, I think you must be physic. Two days ago while trying to play arpeggios, and figuring out which were 3rds and 5ths, and failing, I may add. Along you come with the most informative instruction I’ve had. Thank you Griff, the light bulb just came on. Maybe if I think of the winning lottery numbers, you will come up with them for me. Be doing that tonight. Hurry.
Griff, I think you must be psychic. Two days ago while trying to play arpeggios, and figuring out which were 3rds and 5ths, and failing, I may add. Along you come with the most informative instruction I’ve had. Thank you Griff, the light bulb just came on. Maybe if I think of the winning lottery numbers, you will come up with them for me. Be doing that tonight. Hurry.
Great lesson. This is what I need. This is where my brain wants to go on tilt. Maybe this will help fill some of the void where my music theory should reside. Thanks, bruh. Happy New Year.
Great lesson for beginner and early intermediate players. This is stuff I teach to my students. Totally great. You might want to mention that anything above 8 (G9, G11, G13), needs to include the 7th note or they’ll just be G2, G4, and G6.
I always love watching your vids, Griff.
You are a very good teacher, and progression was wonderful. I thought the last part was a little rushed in explaining how one can think 7 + or – with a 9 or 13 of the same + or – and combos 9/13, etc – therefore not immediately grasped.
The mind follows easily inside 1-8 and 9 to modify any of the steps, the jump from 1 to 13 or 8 to 13 does not come so quickly – takes a while to understand it is 6… THANKS for your instruction
This Video (MP4)
I have been trying for years to figure out what seemed like a complicated math problem. You gave me the solution in just a few minutes. I am looking forward to seeing how the five chord shapes fit into the 5 boxes. Thats another one I can’t seem to figure out. Thanks Mr. Hamlin!
Great stuff Griff. How do you work out guitar chords from pure music notation such as a piano only score? Any tricks of the trade or recommended reading?
Perfectly brief , to the point and informative . This video made the concept click into place in my head . Your ability to explain educational music concepts simply , is why your courses sell . Thanks again
Wow !! You just flicked the light on in my head.
Awesome briefing. . Very useful . .
Thanks man great lesson.
One of the very best for me.
totally awesome video !
Great lesson, I did’nt know any of this. I think I may need to watch it again about 30,000 times to take it all in.
Just learning. .playing now for 6 month and I’m 72 years young..
ALL guitarists share a common bond. I approached a guitarist who was obviously a daily and committed street busker in Sydney Australia last month ‘cos I noticed he was playing the same stuff repeatedly. It was not bringing the coin into his cap ! So I gave him a five minute rendition of Del Shannon’s “Runaway” on his own guitar. He was hooked and I spent half an hour tutoring him how to play it. I passed him by many times later during the day, and he was right into trying to hone playing it his way. His Coin Cap had plenty of cash in it. It brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart to think that I had given him a new lease of spirited energy to go on daily earning his living by busking. I have always found that guitarists share an instant bond…because of our love of the instrument.
Poppa Madison
Awesome story! Thank you from all of us!
Probably the best guitar teacher on the planet…
Good point about not needing to know the name of every note on the fretboard, rather knowing the relation to the root in whatever chord you are playing.
That said you need to know at a minimum the notes on the 5th and 6th string where the roots are usually found. I.e. to play a B with the barred E shape, where to put the barre.
A lot of good info packed into that lesson which I mostly knew but newer players will want to review it repeatedly and apply it to their playing.
Wow Griff thank you loved it!
Is this explained in BGU.
Very valuable and helpful info.
Thanks Griff,for your great teaching
Nice. I’m a beginner. I’m learning alot here
For those who were looking for the previous lesson GBriff mentions in the video, it can be found at http://bluesguitarunleashed.com/the-5-chord-shapes/ [copy and paste link into browser address bar]
Man like that was GREAT…Like really heavy man…
Griff at his usual best.
excellent lesson Griff.
Love your style of teaching.
Another great nugget of information.
I know I’ll need to repeat to get it under my fingers.Thanks
Very valuable and helpful info.
Wow thank you for this excellent explanation, Im just starting to learn how to play the instrument. The root fifth root, third fifth root concept is really an eye opener.
As a beginner can’t wait to get started !
Griff,
For years I have appreciated everything you do for us who play and this lesson is no exception. I want to ask a favor of you however, please give us a lesson on how to play Hi Heel Sneakers in the style of Jerry Garcia.
Thanks so much!
Old School & Still Rockin’
Hey Gary….your name seems familiar to me. …did you work for IBM? Did you (or do you) restore old cars ie: vintage Camaros? I’ll look for you on the forum…
Mike
Hey Griff sorry Im a little late to the party but life gets in the way of my practice. Anyway once again another lesson that really opens my eyes to the secrets hidden in all that theory. For me you have let the genie out of the bottle with this lesson! Thanks and keep it up.
perfect
fascinating Griff
I am starting to see connections with the limited piano teaching i had many years ago
Hi Griff,
Wow & Wow this lesson is so simple to follow. It would be great if you could advise us which BGU Course addresses this obstacle for Chords. I know you have to learn where are all the Notes on the Fret Board but this method of Chords structure helps with the Root.. amazing stuff and you make it so easy. Thanks
Michael-Sydney-Australia 9th August 2016
The video won’t play…help Griff
E verybody build on this it an excellent way to open doors to different styles especially the American songbook
Nice meat and potatoes Griff !!! and thanks for helping so many people with the purest form of Mathematics;… Our Mistress, MUSIC !
Of course as usual this is a great lesson. I spend lots of time on the guitar fooling around with chords, mostly trying to integrate them into music I create. If I am playing a rock or blues type of song I try to go outside the norm with a semi jazz chord and it is so interesting the voicings you can create. The thing is having the knowledge enough to be able to do this stuff at the spur of the moment, like some jazz players can do. Very good lesson on chord formation.
One of the best courses for fretboard familiarity I have ever seen.
Griff, I have successfully avoided guitar geekdom for 74 years, choosing to learn to play a song – one song at a time. Have enjoyed all the coursework from you, but this lesson turned on some switches that really help. You truly are in a different league as a teacher. Awesome stuff. Thanks, buddy.
Griff, I think you must be physic. Two days ago while trying to play arpeggios, and figuring out which were 3rds and 5ths, and failing, I may add. Along you come with the most informative instruction I’ve had. Thank you Griff, the light bulb just came on. Maybe if I think of the winning lottery numbers, you will come up with them for me. Be doing that tonight. Hurry.
Griff, I think you must be psychic. Two days ago while trying to play arpeggios, and figuring out which were 3rds and 5ths, and failing, I may add. Along you come with the most informative instruction I’ve had. Thank you Griff, the light bulb just came on. Maybe if I think of the winning lottery numbers, you will come up with them for me. Be doing that tonight. Hurry.
Awsome after bangtng chords out for fifty three years I finally know what to call them.
Thanks Grif
great stuff Griff.
Great lesson. This is what I need. This is where my brain wants to go on tilt. Maybe this will help fill some of the void where my music theory should reside. Thanks, bruh. Happy New Year.
Great lesson for beginner and early intermediate players. This is stuff I teach to my students. Totally great. You might want to mention that anything above 8 (G9, G11, G13), needs to include the 7th note or they’ll just be G2, G4, and G6.
I always love watching your vids, Griff.
thanks griff, fits in with your method course
I never understood the 7th, dominant 7th, major 7th. Until now. Thanks, Griff!
Thanks Mr Hammlin I have learned more than I have ever known about playing the guitar
Thanks for sharing this is awesome information!
Thanks for all the lovely teachings and tabs.. your stuff is so good & helps me so much.
Glad to get. This information
Great stuff Griff but why does a 9th chord also need a flat 7th as well? Or have I missed something.
You are a very good teacher, and progression was wonderful. I thought the last part was a little rushed in explaining how one can think 7 + or – with a 9 or 13 of the same + or – and combos 9/13, etc – therefore not immediately grasped.
The mind follows easily inside 1-8 and 9 to modify any of the steps, the jump from 1 to 13 or 8 to 13 does not come so quickly – takes a while to understand it is 6… THANKS for your instruction