Many beginning guitarists have learned the basics of open and movable chord shapes, but want to further expand this chord knowledge. In this course you’ll learn how to construct and play triads and basic 7th chords. You’ll start by creating major and minor triad inversions, and move on to power chords, drop-2 voicings, and learn how to substitute common chords to create a richer harmonic experience for listeners. Throughout the course, you will focus on the notes that chords are made up of, rather than the shape of individual chords. With this knowledge, you will be able to create inversions and different chord voicings up and down, and across the entire fretboard of the guitar, thus unlocking new ways of playing the guitar.
This course is part of the How to Play Guitar Specialization
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At least some familiarity with the guitar.
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Look at a lead sheet and play chord voicings
Construct triads, 7th chords, and inversions
Play and know the voicings of various chord qualities such as a major triad, minor triad, dominant 7, and gospel chords
Play triads over bass notes
Skills you will gain
- playing guitar
- Music
- Music notation
- Guitar chords
- Guitar
At least some familiarity with the guitar.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck!
Triad Inversions
Barre and Power Chords
Seventh Chords: Drop-2
Chord Substitutions, Diatonic Chords, and Gospel Chords
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- 4 stars12.24%
- 3 stars2.04%
- 2 stars2.04%
TOP REVIEWS FROM GUITAR CHORD VOICINGS: PLAYING UP THE NECK
I love the minimalist approach to this course. Just focus on the music and the lesson. Great instructor. Very clear and straightforward. I loved the course thanks!
I recommend this course is a must for guitar learners. It improves the your chord's knowledge over the neck and helps you better guitar playing.
Great practice for learning some new chord shapes!
A fine opportunity to slow down and pay attention to important details in guitar technique. Great material, excellently presented.
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