A year ago, I would have watched a few minutes then get frustrated that I did not understand what RB is doing. But the purchase of the Beato Book has opened my theory vocabulary immensely to really appreciate this video lesson - Dominant 7
I find this video very soothing. Such a secure feeling, to know that soon (much sooner than later), I WILL know what he talks about, listen, and DO! 😅🎸
They were geniuses with dominant chords! So subtle sometimes but very powerful. Even in songs like Hey Jude and And I Love Her, they sprinkle dominant chords in, which makes the song THAT much better
This is low-key a great lesson on how to integrate arpeggios and passing tones into scale work while targeting chord note bends. I know that's a mouthful, but I think this is the major element that's missing when coming out of scale-based training that gets people stuck in a box.
@@jetmech9287 maybe when people realize they look like jackasses for criticising someone for no reason and without offering any constructive suggestions?
I spent the first few years trying to sound like Jeff Beck, John Scofield, Jerry Garcia, and Peter Frampton so I’m right at home with the dominant 7 chords. It was the Major 7 and natural minor chord progressions I was afraid of initially. I love exercises like this though, they really get you to hear the intervals when improvising. Knowing all the chord degrees everywhere on the neck in relationship to the scales is probably the single most important thing a musician can learn. Thanks for all your hard work Rick, you are becoming a musical institution here on UA-cam. I just wish everyone would lighten up on the copyright stipulations and realize how everyone benefits from channels like yours. If they weren’t so blinded by greed they’d see it’s free advertising.
These lessons that zero in on a specific type of chord or scale are incredibly helpful. Makes adding the "Rick-isms" that I enjoy hearing the most into my own playing much easier when the concept behind them is explained like this.
When I taught theory to my guitar students I would tell them my “only 3 types of chords” philosophy. That no matter what type of extended chord they are seeing or using, it’s either a Major, Minor, or Dominant and functions as those. I know there are always exceptions, but for folks new to theory, it helps make extended chords less intimidating.
"Used to be a teacher?" My friend, you ARE by far the best music theory and music history PROFESSOR that I have ever had! Thank you so much for letting us audit your course!
I'll jump in headfirst and contradict the statement..."I used to be a teacher"...nope, you are STILL a teacher of many a student! And a teacher of many a subject! I owe you so much, thanks Rick Beato
I love dominant chords, Dr. Beato. I've been writing songs for 36 years, as an amateur. I love your videos, Dr. Beato! The more I watch them, the more I learn to compose better songs. Thanks a lot! God bless you and your prodigious son.
Rick: "Don't be afraid of chords!" Me: "Oh boy, this advice I like!!" Also Rick: *Proceeds to play tasteful licks and complex chords, dropping some hard theory I have never ever seen* Me: "Well, I'll be screwed..."
Rick this video, and videos like it, are some of your best from a guitar technique perspective. I found this very useful. What I liked about it is that it doesn't try to cover too much territory, which some of your videos do. They start out simply enough but sometimes pick up speed like a snowball rolling down a steep hill. I sometimes have a hard time absorbing all of the information. But not today. Well done, and thank you.
Awesome...! I love the 9:21 sec. walkthru of the concept demoed and the clear quick explanation in this format. The IG clips are great as well and will spark an interest... where this you can take your time with it... loop some sections and learn the dance. Thanks Rick...!
@@timbeaton5045 the great thing about guitar(or any instrument) is that theory isn't necessary, but I'm sure you feel smarter now having made that comment.
@@futuresequence. Nope. Just as a bass player, I have played with too many guitarists who seem to have a block against the idea of doing a bit of work, in that area. When rehearsing, for instance, I might suggest a II V I at a certain point, this basic stuff makes communicating musical ideas, simple and quick. I'm no expert in this, but have simply tried to learn more about playing music, and how it is constructed. To hopefully make me a better musician. And surely that is what any of us who love to play should try to do. And that seems to me is exactly what Rick is trying to do, here, too.
Mr. Root: Mr. Beaton is right. The V7 chord has been pivotal/vital/influential/critical in Western music for at least a few hundred years. Music education lacking strong coverage of the dominant 7th is probably lacking in all other aspects.
I used to be scared of 7th chords, but then I went to rehab and learned that it was because of childhood trauma from my 7th grade music teacher. I "me-tooed" her, now I feel much better.
That was a severely useful video. You stated very clearly in the first 15 seconds what it was all about and then you immediately proceeded with practical examples. Definitely one of the best videos yet and I hope other music education videos follow a similar template.
Thanks for sharing this Rick. A real goldmine of a lesson.I'm looking forward to trying this. I think using those arpeggio ideas will really help my blues playing.
I remember thinking dominant 7th chords sounded 'old fashioned' when I first started, but soon learned to love them. I mean, c'mon, if you wanna play The Beatles & Blues then there's no choice but to...submit to the dominant!
When I was learning to play as a teen in the early 2000s I would never play a dominant 7th chord or anything that sounded remotely bluesy, I was very against anything that sounded like old time rock and roll, it was just not cool to me! I've come around as I've got older of course... Every musical idea has its place.
It might be because a lot of the "how to play guitar" tutorial stuff and basic songbooks focus on stuff that might sound, uh, "cheesy". Where the only dominant chord you're learning is the V7, which always leads back to the I, and now everything you're playing sounds like basic 60s pop songs instead of the stuff you personally listen to and want to play Obviously there's a place for everything (and a lot of 60s pop songs are rad) and as you learn more you see dominants popping up in all kinds of different situations, making cool stuff happen. But when you're starting out yeah, the stuff you run into can feel a bit cringe
Rick, I feel that if I applied everything you've taught in your lessons, every day, practicing a good amount of time, I could be one of the greatest guitar players of all time (in my head at least lol). Every video is so inspiring and motivating I can't help but pick up my guitar after each one. You are an absolute legend to me! Take care!
You still are one or the best if not the best guitar players and teachers and your videos help me to try harder than before. Sometimes I try so hard to play and it not happening and at 63 I know maybe better next day but never give up. You have a great time and millions love you. Thanks.
"Afraid" is obviously too strong of a term, but outside of Blues and blues-based Rock dominant 7s with no alterations just tend to sound saccharine and cheesy if used bluntly. This video is not the case, of course.
Aloha Rick! Always a lot of MOJO from that guitar but especially from your fingers! Sounds terrific! Happy New Year Braddah and as always, Mahalo nui loa for sharing!
So I’m a self taught guitarist/musician. I play anything with strings, my idea is it’s all notes once you know how to organize them you just put the puzzle together. Point is I’ve been playing for 20 years and taught myself about theory enough, but you really blow my mind with these simple techniques that add so much color in such a simple way. I got your Theory book but haven’t had much time to look at it but I’m really looking forward to diving into it.
Getting the beato book soon! I have the mechanics of playing guitar down pretty well, but I have yet, even after many years, to learn some theory. Can't wait. Thanks Rick.
When Rick said spread dominant chords, I immediately learned something new and was hooked to the screen. I thought it was just going to be spread shell voicings, but then he started using the 5th, so WOW! This is something I haven't seen before!
If you’re talking about the E7 chord that’s because Josie actually is an E7 chord, in the intro. Interesting that someone who doesn’t know much about music could pick that up. Maybe you should pick up the guitar my friend.
@@hughjanus3512 Thanks Hugh. I can sing a bit and play some percussion but listening to Rick speak about music theory, I may as well be listening to Mandarin Chinese.
This is so cool. In the past if I watched this I would have said, "I need to get my guitar and follow along" and then play it and stop it and figure it out, etc. Now that I have a keyboard when I hear flat third, natural third, flat seventh, fifth, etc. my mind knows EXACTLY what that is instantly. I almost hate to say it but I like playing the keyboard better than playing the guitar. I told my best friend/former guitar instructor that I wished I had taken piano lessons from him as well. Oh well he gave me a copy of the Circle of Fifths and I have other books that show the construction of the different kinds of chords. I'm all set to start learning just from those things. I have some Fake Books and my goal right now is to learn to play "Here's That Rainy Day" (the Sinatra version).
Rick: "7th chords. Straight dominant 7th chords." Heavy emphasis on 7th including the thumbnail... Proceeds to plays E9 chord Anyone else notice this??
I am not a guitarist but a singer and vocal arranger, yet I learned so much from this video, Rick! These ideas would be helpful when I reharmonise or write my own songs 😁😁👍👍 Oh and yes, dominant 7th chords are amazing! The Beatles used them a hell lot to their advantage 🔥🔥
WOOW!!! I remember in college, right when i started teaching students I was having a hard time with Dom7 improv! Especially staying away from the bluesy pentatonic(not that its bad to do) But finding out the Mixolydian scale, followed by the arpeggio or vise versa really takes it up a notch in my fusion playing! Absolutely loved that part! Thanks Rick!!
@@shipsahoy1793 I'm 63 now, been playing for 48 years by ear, don't even know what half the chords I play are called...some things are better left alone!! LOL
They’re colorful and offer a range of complexity that isn’t often visited by many artists. Although he did touch that Jerry Garcia did use them, but sometimes you need to learn how to resolve the phrase with these kinds of arpeggiated chords. 😬
Thanks! Sloooooooooooooooooooowllllllllly getting better at incorporating that mixolydian spice. Mixing minor and major was more obvious for me. Heard everything a hundred times before, but I just get it much better, when YOU explain it.
I wasn't afraid of dominant chords before I watched this video. Now I'm afraid to pick up my guitar.
< 3 ;)
[still chuckling out loud]
😅
Amen!
Rick is really into dom chords, never would have guessed that he was such a chord sub.
Badum tss
Icy, what you did there.
nice
Music theory can get to be pretty sadomasochistic...
A year ago, I would have watched a few minutes then get frustrated that I did not understand what RB is doing. But the purchase of the Beato Book has opened my theory vocabulary immensely to really appreciate this video lesson - Dominant 7
One big ad this channel is indeed. But guitar go viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, so we all watch anyway
What an organic thing to say 🤔
Thanks! I need some theory.. fast!! 😌
I find this video very soothing. Such a secure feeling, to know that soon (much sooner than later), I WILL know what he talks about, listen, and DO! 😅🎸
If I knew that many positions I might still be married
< 3 ;)
I see what you did there.....🤣
Haha! Best comment ever
Nah, She'd still run off with the millionaire.
That is possibly the funniest comment I have ever read. Nikki Glaser worthy.
Maaaaan I didn’t even know we were afraid of dominant chords
Hahahaha same 😂
The Vashta Nerada live in dominant 7th chords
Which chord(s) are we SUPPOSED to be afraid of?
Augmented Micro tonal
I didn't know i'm a guitarist!
I've embraced the dominant chords since learning many of The Beatles' songs. Seriously though, you're a gold mine of musical ideas and concepts Rick.
Same for me. Beatles songs have a wealth of 7th chords that would normally go unused in many pop and rock songs.
They were geniuses with dominant chords! So subtle sometimes but very powerful. Even in songs like Hey Jude and And I Love Her, they sprinkle dominant chords in, which makes the song THAT much better
I Saw Her Standing There starts with the Dominant 7th. Don’t for Badfinger’s No Matter What has a bunch in a circle of fifths in bridge.
Life long Beatles hater here, their abuse of dominant chords is one of the main reasons I dislike them
@@cfg1991 What do you listen to, besides Justin Beiber and 50 Cent?
This is low-key a great lesson on how to integrate arpeggios and passing tones into scale work while targeting chord note bends. I know that's a mouthful, but I think this is the major element that's missing when coming out of scale-based training that gets people stuck in a box.
Good catch dude I noticed the same thing. Came for the dom chords, stayed for the arp licks
Right on
@@jetmech9287 maybe when people realize they look like jackasses for criticising someone for no reason and without offering any constructive suggestions?
@@jetmech9287 fuuuuuuuhhhk
@@jetmech9287 r/iamverysmart
I spent the first few years trying to sound like Jeff Beck, John Scofield, Jerry Garcia, and Peter Frampton so I’m right at home with the dominant 7 chords. It was the Major 7 and natural minor chord progressions I was afraid of initially. I love exercises like this though, they really get you to hear the intervals when improvising. Knowing all the chord degrees everywhere on the neck in relationship to the scales is probably the single most important thing a musician can learn. Thanks for all your hard work Rick, you are becoming a musical institution here on UA-cam. I just wish everyone would lighten up on the copyright stipulations and realize how everyone benefits from channels like yours. If they weren’t so blinded by greed they’d see it’s free advertising.
Jazz guitarists: Why are we scared of major chords?
Jazz is pretty much ALL 7ths. And a bunch of II-V-I s to boot.
Triadd too lol
@@timbeaton5045 Well... not only
@@ilyan.v Of course you are right, I was indulging in a little "jazz humour" But there is a nub of truth in that.
It all started when Miles forbade playing the I
These lessons that zero in on a specific type of chord or scale are incredibly helpful. Makes adding the "Rick-isms" that I enjoy hearing the most into my own playing much easier when the concept behind them is explained like this.
When I taught theory to my guitar students I would tell them my “only 3 types of chords” philosophy. That no matter what type of extended chord they are seeing or using, it’s either a Major, Minor, or Dominant and functions as those. I know there are always exceptions, but for folks new to theory, it helps make extended chords less intimidating.
What about suspended chords ?
@@ayshstrings they function as dominant since they can be substitutes for major or minor.
What about diminished chords?
@@johnhextall1136 they function as dominant
"Used to be a teacher?" My friend, you ARE by far the best music theory and music history PROFESSOR that I have ever had! Thank you so much for letting us audit your course!
In my defense i have some issues with a dominant brunette in the past ... So i got afraid, since ...
I'm so jealous
._. xD
Humberto Ramos Costa I see your dominant brunette and raise you a augmented blonde.
@@mikebehrend3152 I suppose a diminished blonde is an augmented blonde on a diet.
lastdaysguitar actually an augmented blonde is one who has been altered...shwing
I can't read music, I'm vaguely interested in rock music, but I keep coming back for more. Your wisdom and insight on things is just amazing.
"I'm afraid of dominant chords because I'm terrible at playing my instrument."
- Most people, most of all, myself
Same, bruh.
@@onerandombruh Solidarity, brother.
My ear has gotten better just from watching (AND LISTENING) to this channel’s videos - this one video makes it clear to me - thanks Rick.
"So right there I used a little Rickism"
~Rick Beato, 2021
Gotta know how to use your 7ths, Morty!
That should be on a t-shirt for sure!!
@@benjaminborden7502 I'd pay for that t-shirt
Lol I chuckled at that as well ....Need a list of "Rickisms"
No fear here! Love the very first ones shown. Really, really useful and they sound great.
Mentioning The Allmann Brothers AND Jerry Garcia within the first minute... I’m giving thumbs up even before watching the whole thing!
Rick, This is the best training video I've seen on this topic. Like including the music theory supporting the chord shapes and improv suggestions.
I love how when Rick is talking, he looks to his left when he thinks every time
oh wow
I always wondered; who’s over there?
Great thinkers do that...🤔
Its thinking with imagination, visualizing the concept before you say it. Visualization is an important skill for musicians
maybe theres a script to his left?
I'll jump in headfirst and contradict the statement..."I used to be a teacher"...nope, you are STILL a teacher of many a student! And a teacher of many a subject! I owe you so much, thanks Rick Beato
I had an encounter with a dominant chord it a dark alley. It didn't resolve well, is all I'm saying.
2 groan/smile combos from this household 👍
Duly noted 👍
I’m picturing Groucho Marx....
Couldn't you have just done a--cough--turnaround?
@@FenderBassMan i didn't want to alter my path. As a kid i was told be sharp or you'll see flat.
For my limited music knowledge, this video is the most clear. Can't wait to apply this. Thank you for posting.
Rick: Why are guitarists afraid of dominant chords?
Me, whilst playing guitar: what's a chord
@Tony Brophy it's because I said "whilst", isn't it
Thanks for the laugh! I can relate.
I think it's the cable that plugs your guitar into the big electric sound box.
@@El-Gordo That is 'cord'!
What's a guitar
I love dominant chords, Dr. Beato. I've been writing songs for 36 years, as an amateur. I love your videos, Dr. Beato! The more I watch them, the more I learn to compose better songs. Thanks a lot! God bless you and your prodigious son.
Rick: "Don't be afraid of chords!"
Me: "Oh boy, this advice I like!!"
Also Rick: *Proceeds to play tasteful licks and complex chords, dropping some hard theory I have never ever seen*
Me: "Well, I'll be screwed..."
Rick this video, and videos like it, are some of your best from a guitar technique perspective. I found this very useful. What I liked about it is that it doesn't try to cover too much territory, which some of your videos do. They start out simply enough but sometimes pick up speed like a snowball rolling down a steep hill. I sometimes have a hard time absorbing all of the information. But not today.
Well done, and thank you.
Every video/lesson like this makes me want to go and try stuff out.
Awesome...! I love the 9:21 sec. walkthru of the concept demoed and the clear quick explanation in this format. The IG clips are great as well and will spark an interest... where this you can take your time with it... loop some sections and learn the dance. Thanks Rick...!
How can I be afraid of something that I didn't know existed?
Really? You didn't know what a Dominant 7th was? About as basic a part of western music as it could be, for several hundred years.
@@timbeaton5045 the great thing about guitar(or any instrument) is that theory isn't necessary, but I'm sure you feel smarter now having made that comment.
@@futuresequence. Nope. Just as a bass player, I have played with too many guitarists who seem to have a block against the idea of doing a bit of work, in that area. When rehearsing, for instance, I might suggest a II V I at a certain point, this basic stuff makes communicating musical ideas, simple and quick. I'm no expert in this, but have simply tried to learn more about playing music, and how it is constructed. To hopefully make me a better musician. And surely that is what any of us who love to play should try to do.
And that seems to me is exactly what Rick is trying to do, here, too.
Best part is there are no rules. If we like the way it sounds, we gravitate to it. As long as it's satisfying...
Mr. Root: Mr. Beaton is right. The V7 chord has been pivotal/vital/influential/critical in Western music for at least a few hundred years. Music education lacking strong coverage of the dominant 7th is probably lacking in all other aspects.
LOVE the chord diagrams on screen...helps me follow your lines
I used to be scared of 7th chords, but then I went to rehab and learned that it was because of childhood trauma from my 7th grade music teacher. I "me-tooed" her, now I feel much better.
That was a severely useful video. You stated very clearly in the first 15 seconds what it was all about and then you immediately proceeded with practical examples. Definitely one of the best videos yet and I hope other music education videos follow a similar template.
The Beatles loved dominant 7 chords. Some of their songs are almost all 7 chords.
Which?
@@markgivens2557 Everything prior to 1969.
@@markgivens2557 A good example is you cant do that from hard days night
I Saw Her Standing There? Or is that a diminished style?
@@markgivens2557 Back In the USSR
Thanks for sharing this Rick. A real goldmine of a lesson.I'm looking forward to trying this. I think using those arpeggio ideas will really help my blues playing.
I remember thinking dominant 7th chords sounded 'old fashioned' when I first started, but soon learned to love them. I mean, c'mon, if you wanna play The Beatles & Blues then there's no choice but to...submit to the dominant!
Rick, watching your videos has reinvigorated my guitar playing. Thank you.
I did not know rick was a guitar player, he's actually pretty bloody good.
Uhm... go back through all of his videos... you'll see he's pretty bloody good on numerous instruments. Really.
He’s actually a tremendous jazz guitarist.
Love those deep sounding passages. It encourages me to improvise and record my ideas more. Thank you so much.
Thanks Rick....The whole country needs to pickup a guitar....and hit the like button
your fretboard knowledge is amazing! true inspiration!
Dom 7 chords to me always sound like 50's rock and roll or jazz. I like them either way. Life's too short to stick with nothing but power chords.
I love these inversions of scales and arpeggios from dominant chords.
When I was learning to play as a teen in the early 2000s I would never play a dominant 7th chord or anything that sounded remotely bluesy, I was very against anything that sounded like old time rock and roll, it was just not cool to me! I've come around as I've got older of course... Every musical idea has its place.
SAME! But finally I have realised, it doesn't have to sound like blues etc.... Depends on context/how you use it etc
But anyway, I feel you😅
It might be because a lot of the "how to play guitar" tutorial stuff and basic songbooks focus on stuff that might sound, uh, "cheesy". Where the only dominant chord you're learning is the V7, which always leads back to the I, and now everything you're playing sounds like basic 60s pop songs instead of the stuff you personally listen to and want to play
Obviously there's a place for everything (and a lot of 60s pop songs are rad) and as you learn more you see dominants popping up in all kinds of different situations, making cool stuff happen. But when you're starting out yeah, the stuff you run into can feel a bit cringe
As usual so great! I’m never disappointed Rick. Thanks so much, and I love your book!
5:30 sounds a bit Scofield-ish...which is always a positive in my book. Love Sco :D
Rick, I feel that if I applied everything you've taught in your lessons, every day, practicing a good amount of time, I could be one of the greatest guitar players of all time (in my head at least lol). Every video is so inspiring and motivating I can't help but pick up my guitar after each one. You are an absolute legend to me!
Take care!
Jimmy rides a dominant 7th out of the song Houses of the Holy to hard-stomping musical effect.
Great lesson Rick. Love it...
As a guitarist, I'd say embrace all chords, weird or not!
Chords are whachu make em (Life is what you make it)
Absolutely
For any musician regardless of instrument, never be afraid to explore them strange chords! 😁😁😎😎
Such simple ideas that can add so much beauty to your playing!!
My biggest fears are clowns and dominant chords.
Oh behave 😂!
Good to hear ya❣️ Gotta bundle up so I can have some fun at working on playing this with you. Really liking these sounds of Rickism! 😄
Mickey Baker led me musically thru my youth, now nobody plays like that. Heck nobody's played like Mickey since the 50s.
Another quality lesson by Rick Beato! I am already taking notes from this one! Thanks Ricky and greetings from Germany! :)
James Brown: "Can you play a 9 chord?"
Jimmy Nolan: "Yeah, of course."
James Brown: "But can you play a 9 chord *all night long?*"
Ahaha
James Brown: "Are you afraid of a 9 chord?
Jimmy Nolan: "... Yeah, of course. I'm a guitarist."
Didn't expect to bump into you here :)
HAH! ERRGGH!
Great video Rick! awsome
Dominant seventh chords… That’s where all of the interesting stuff happens!
Also minor 7ths but not maj7s those are boring
@@sabrinasjourney Only if I play a minor pentatonic from the 3rd lol
Best short lesson yet !! Thanks!!
"Why are guitarists afraid of dominant chords?" well, it is obvious: because they are played by the keyboarder......
Not really
You still are one or the best if not the best guitar players and teachers and your videos help me to try harder than before. Sometimes I try so hard to play and it not happening and at 63 I know maybe better next day but never give up. You have a great time and millions love you. Thanks.
Can’t play Hispanic music without the dominant 7th
Heh! That’s why it’s so happy sounding! 😏💕
Ha I kinda just said this too 👍🏻👍🏻 I *love* flamenco...
Another great video. I appreciate your love of music and sharing of that vast encyclopedia of knowledge swimming around in that brain of yours.
Almost sounded like a lesson for Bonamassa's "Django"
I'm always keen to hear a fresh view on practice techniques. Your approach to teaching is pragmatic and sensible but most importantly, enjoyable. 👍
My wife just came in and said "Why are you playing out of tune?"
Maybe she's right..lol
Nice, whoever you've got working on your guitars did a great job on the fret ends of that Special you're playing!
Great content Rick, thank you.
Why can he make a basic blues scale sound so much better than I can? Sigh
"Once you've announced the chord" damn what a great tip! Thanks man, this is gold!
"Afraid" is obviously too strong of a term, but outside of Blues and blues-based Rock dominant 7s with no alterations just tend to sound saccharine and cheesy if used bluntly. This video is not the case, of course.
Aloha Rick! Always a lot of MOJO from that guitar but especially from your fingers! Sounds terrific! Happy New Year Braddah and as always, Mahalo nui loa for sharing!
I thought he was looking at the Resident Evil 7 logo thinking Rick was gonna do a 'let's play'.
So I’m a self taught guitarist/musician. I play anything with strings, my idea is it’s all notes once you know how to organize them you just put the puzzle together. Point is I’ve been playing for 20 years and taught myself about theory enough, but you really blow my mind with these simple techniques that add so much color in such a simple way. I got your Theory book but haven’t had much time to look at it but I’m really looking forward to diving into it.
For me is like the safe zone, they tell me play something jazzy and I'm like 7ths and maj 7ths everywhere
Your music teaching skills are so amazing i keep thinking you may be nearly single handedly responsible for the modern rebirth of interest in guitar.
I am literally a guitarist and i ALWAYS play dominant 7 chords
Me too, of all chords I love dominant chords the most
I'm figuratively a guitarist
Getting the beato book soon! I have the mechanics of playing guitar down pretty well, but I have yet, even after many years, to learn some theory. Can't wait. Thanks Rick.
Why am I hearing " Don't Take me Alive" while this lesson gets going?
Awesome Rick! Thanks for all the tips! You rock!
So many chords to be afraid of, I forgot to fear the Dom 7th!
When Rick said spread dominant chords, I immediately learned something new and was hooked to the screen. I thought it was just going to be spread shell voicings, but then he started using the 5th, so WOW! This is something I haven't seen before!
Almost sounds like the intro to "Josie" Said by someone (me) that knows absolutely nothing about music.
Larry Carlton &
If you’re talking about the E7 chord that’s because Josie actually is an E7 chord, in the intro. Interesting that someone who doesn’t know much about music could pick that up. Maybe you should pick up the guitar my friend.
@@hughjanus3512 Thanks Hugh. I can sing a bit and play some percussion but listening to Rick speak about music theory, I may as well be listening to Mandarin Chinese.
On the opener chord of "Don't Take Me Alive"
This is so cool. In the past if I watched this I would have said, "I need to get my guitar and follow along" and then play it and stop it and figure it out, etc. Now that I have a keyboard when I hear flat third, natural third, flat seventh, fifth, etc. my mind knows EXACTLY what that is instantly. I almost hate to say it but I like playing the keyboard better than playing the guitar.
I told my best friend/former guitar instructor that I wished I had taken piano lessons from him as well. Oh well he gave me a copy of the Circle of Fifths and I have other books that show the construction of the different kinds of chords. I'm all set to start learning just from those things.
I have some Fake Books and my goal right now is to learn to play "Here's That Rainy Day" (the Sinatra version).
Sounds a little like the patterns Andy Summers plays in Miss Gradenko.
Great lesson Rick. This exercise will serve as a perfect rut buster for my blues. Thanks for posting.
Rick: "7th chords. Straight dominant 7th chords." Heavy emphasis on 7th including the thumbnail...
Proceeds to plays E9 chord
Anyone else notice this??
9ths are the best so I nodded approvingly
Yup. I was waiting hopefully for him to continue on with the rhythm guit part to Foxy Lady. FOX-ehhh...
Lovely stuff....Teachers back. Thank you Rick.
Who is this for?
"I'm afraid of dominant chords but I have all my chord spellings, inversions, and scales down..."
yep, amazing musician and theorist, horrible teacher.
I am not a guitarist but a singer and vocal arranger, yet I learned so much from this video, Rick! These ideas would be helpful when I reharmonise or write my own songs 😁😁👍👍
Oh and yes, dominant 7th chords are amazing! The Beatles used them a hell lot to their advantage 🔥🔥
See: Primus - Groundhog's Day
Them dom7 do satisfy...
WOOW!!! I remember in college, right when i started teaching students I was having a hard time with Dom7 improv! Especially staying away from the bluesy pentatonic(not that its bad to do) But finding out the Mixolydian scale, followed by the arpeggio or vise versa really takes it up a notch in my fusion playing! Absolutely loved that part! Thanks Rick!!
Jane's Addiction : Stop!
Oh, yeah. Another AHA! Thanks, Rick. You made an old guitar player a little younger again. This channel is so much fun. Makes me work. Good thing.
Anyone else’s right headphone breaking up?
I definitely notice it too
I noticed it too. Lol.
Thank goodness it's not just me!
Yup
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These are actually my favorite chords to play. They sound so beautiful.
Wayyyyy over my head, but interesting nonetheless!!
@@shipsahoy1793 I'm 63 now, been playing for 48 years by ear, don't even know what half the chords I play are called...some things are better left alone!! LOL
This guy has so much musical knowledge. Very inspiring
Why are we afraid of dominant chords?
They’re colorful and offer a range of complexity that isn’t often visited by many artists. Although he did touch that Jerry Garcia did use them, but sometimes you need to learn how to resolve the phrase with these kinds of arpeggiated chords. 😬
Thanks! Sloooooooooooooooooooowllllllllly getting better at incorporating that mixolydian spice. Mixing minor and major was more obvious for me. Heard everything a hundred times before, but I just get it much better, when YOU explain it.