Chord Alchemy with John
A different approach to harmonic applications on guitar and developing a modern chord vocabulary.
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John March
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About this course
A different approach to harmonic applications on guitar and developing a modern chord vocabulary.
What you'll learn
- Find multiple fingerings for the same chord voicings across the fretboard
- Think of chord comping as having melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components simultaneously
- Establish strong rhythmic foundation for blues accompaniment
- Understand how to create melodic content within chord progressions
- Develop solid quarter note comping rhythm
Release date: 06/04/2013 • 6h 20m runtime
Sample lessons
Understanding Inversions
Inversions
Application and Purpose
Four Basic Elements of Music
The Humble D Chord
Alternate Fingerings
String Groups
The Big Stretch
What's included
59 lessons • 29 charts
Bio and Series Introduction
Welcome to this fresh new look at understanding the guitar fretboard as a whole! John March, a long time student of the late Ted Greene, introduces himself and his guitar series.
Simplicity & Exploration
Take a new look at the fretboard and learn where to find a voicing that works. There are techniques that simplify the fretboard and steps that can be taken to find the chord you are looking for.
A Look at Dominant Chords
It's time to learn what makes up a dominant chord and understand what extensions are. John covers simple movements and his overall viewpoints on how to best apply dominant sounds.
Thinking About Colors
When applied to music, the term "color" usually refers to various extensions and alterations within chords. John demonstrates how he adds color to chords in order to change the overall tone and mood of a piece.
Understanding Inversions
What is an inversion and how does it generate chords? Well it's time for John to lend his talents and techniques to break this topic down in a very easy manner for anyone to understand.
Chord Vocabulary: Geometry vs Geography
With a quick recap of inversions, John now discusses geometry vs. geography on the guitar and how each factor is used to create a whole new harmonic vocabulary. Shifting registers and octave displacement are used to generate new voicings.
Chord Vocabulary: Geometry vs Geography
With a quick recap of inversions, John now discusses geometry vs. geography on the guitar and how each factor is used to create a whole new harmonic vocabulary. Shifting registers and octave displacement are used to generate new voicings.
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