If you like these lessons, definitely check out www.zombieguitar.com/ It is a one-of-a-kind site dedicated to helping guitarists to understand the fretboard and create their own music. You will love it!!
I've been playing forever and totally agree that Brian Kelly is the absolute best. He tells you what he's going to tell you, he tells you and then he tells you what he told you and all very clearly!!! I love his video on 8 Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths.
This is the best diminished chord video I've seen for those who are just beginning having an interest in using these type of chords. Brian knows how to keep it simple but yet very useful.
Organizing and presenting lessons online is an art. I've watched hundreds of YT guys, and nobody explains or presents things better than Brian Kelly -- and without over-talking or using a lot of distracting stuff that isn't helpful. I watch few vids that are 25 minutes plus, but Brian's are always worth it, almost no fat. I'm amazed this channel is not 10x bigger.
These diminished chords make me feel like I'm just learning how to play chords for the first time. Thanks for showing how to use them. They sound so nice!
@@asdf9890 As long as you have that feeling of frustration... you are learning and not remaining stagnant. Try playing classical for a year. Nothing is the exact same from piece to piece ... only on section repeats. Builds character. Lol. You will not even think about odd changes after awhile ... couple years. Large stretches will take its place.
good info.......as per usual.......another VERY interesting fact imo RE: full diminished chords is that you can flat'n ANY 1 of its 4 notes to get a unique plain old 7th chord .......so from ANY particular shape/location(much easier to recognize on a piano) you can get "instant access" to 4 different 7th Chords......example a Cdim Chord's note's are C, Eb, F#, A.....so if you lower the 1st note C to a B & you got a B7 Chord , or lower the 2nd note Eb to a D & you got a D7 Chord or lower the 3rd note F# to an F & you got an F7 Chord or lower the 4th Note A to a G# & you got a G#7 Chord ! The fact that it "evenly" divides the octave is thE main reason for its interesting properties. This goes for Augmented AKA "+" chords too, except its enharmonic every 4 frets instead of 3, so you only get 3 unique positions per octave with augmented chords instead of the 4 unique positions per octave that you get with the diminished (4 x 3 = 12 or 3 x 4 = 12 divisions per octave). ...edit while on the subject I may as well mention that sus chords also have enharmonic properties too. For example a Csus2 has the same notes as a Gsus4 &/or a Csus4 has the same notes as an Fsus 2 .......so Xsus2 = X+5sus4 &/or Xsus4 = X+4sus2.....that works backwards/inverse too +4 = -5 and/or +5 = -4 that is ascending 5ths = descending 4ths &/or ascending 4ths = descending 5ths, like as per the circle of 5ths(NOT to be confusing)...if you think about it/play around with it you'll get it. Good Luck !
Hi Brian. Another great lesson. There's always something new - like your diminished power chord. Check out my app SynthGuitar2 (free for a week here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=processing.guitar_5) which also attempts to explain chord construction, etc., though a guitar and clear explanation is better than any app!
Brian ____ Really enjoyed this mini diminished instruction. One thing I can't figure out is what 'they call 'Relative Pitch' ... ( finding the fret board note of a melody, when it is required ), I can find any Root note in 6 or 7 places. I can't find the note being played, at the same time it is being played. I'm not sure what I am supposed to learn / can you play a one note melody, of 'Happy Birthday' Requested, in Dm, without the Sheet music or chords? "I can't ."
This is by far the best lesson on this subject. Now I understood everything. The dozens of other lessons I watched prior to this made me confused and mad.
in a perfect world i'd give Diminished chords other names like WTFCHORD or dammitchord or hell chord or cripple or Dcrip anyway major sounds happy minor chords sound sad diminished sound like death half dead or dying please bring me back to life
I'd like to think I'm a little bit better than intermediate with chords. That diminished gives me trouble. it's terrible after thinking I wasnt gonna come across any chord shapes that would slow me down I find these ones. Oh well I guess that's just another reason for me to practice more
Thanks for this video. I've seen others which just showed the chords and some applications but you went one step over with the tricks to use alternative diminished chords on A string as well as triad, power diminished.. Excellent job!
I really like the way that you teach, where it's not just rote memorization of shapes but you explain the meaning and function as well, and where it can be used.
Interesting take most of these types of chords are also very well used in jazz guitar as well, great lesson thx for the insight your super awesome dude. 👍
Really good teacher, explains things really concisely with a view to not confusing a student. Also explains music theory and chord construction using shapes not just note names and terms, which is the way guitar players often approach the fretboard.
Brother thank you for the knowledge you sharing and thank you for the way you sharing it. Right to the point, simple, clear and practical. I salute you!
What a great lesson! Finally I can make full use of diminished chords, I think. My guess is when you see something like starting from C major, 3rd(C)-4th(C#)-5th(D)-6th(D#) phrase in lead playing, they use the diminished C# & diminished D# if you were to explain it?
Thanks for the video. I’ve seen a full diminished C chord with A-3rd fret D - 4th fret G- 5th fret B- 4th fret It’s slightly different than yours. Is my correct too or no. Thank you
Thank you so much Brian for all that you give to the Guitar community. They say when the student is ready, the Master will appear. Years ago I was exposed to your lesson on diminished chords. Recently while surfing through other sites, I came across a quick video on Diminished chords. My appetite was raised, but I knew that to get a more comprehensive understanding, I had to to go to your site and search the topic. Yes, you do have the most clear, comprehensive and concise explanation on the topic. I will watch over and over to learn and refresh. Thank you for the parting of all of your knowledge and it’s clarity. You are a Sage!
A great way to use them is between whole steps. Say from c- d you would put in the diminished on the c#. Actually if you drop any of the notes in a diminished chord down one it becomes the root of a dominant 7th chord
"Hey now you're a rockstar! Get the show on....." That's exactly what he does in the that song, sneaks in the C# flat 5 on his way from C5 to D5. Works nice!
Brian, I am always amazed at what a good teacher you are. I am just now learning the diminished stuff. I got the idea someplace that the diminished chord be viewd as belonging and resolving to, the chord that is 1 step higher. To my ear it doesn;t sound as good if you do like a 1-4- 4#dim and don't resolve to the 5, for example. I don't know the exact rules, I could be missing something. As always, great lesson.
That song ‘Asked You Twice’ by The Alternate Routes has a really good example of a diminished chord. I was getting frustrated trying to figure the progression by ear, till I watched this.💡thx Bri
Thank you again. Excellent instructional video. the only thing is that I would have loved to see how all these chord relate to each other musically (example shown at 5:26) at the beginning of the video.. It puts things in musical perspective right from the start for dummies like me :)
Found your vids and free courses only very recently but your methods and teaching style are very easy to understand,even for an older beginner like me. Keep up your good work.
If you like these lessons, definitely check out www.zombieguitar.com/
It is a one-of-a-kind site dedicated to helping guitarists to understand the fretboard and create their own music. You will love it!!
You are the best teacher I've found on UA-cam. I'm learning so much from you. Very smart ideas and tricks you share with us. Thank you
Are you kidding ? He's not the best on youtube. He's the best on the whole freakin' internet !!!
I've been playing forever and totally agree that Brian Kelly is the absolute best. He tells you what he's going to tell you, he tells you and then he tells you what he told you and all very clearly!!! I love his video on 8 Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths.
This is the best diminished chord video I've seen for those who are just beginning having an interest in using these type of chords. Brian knows how to keep it simple but yet very useful.
Thanks John! Much appreciated 😀
Organizing and presenting lessons online is an art. I've watched hundreds of YT guys, and nobody explains or presents things better than Brian Kelly -- and without over-talking or using a lot of distracting stuff that isn't helpful. I watch few vids that are 25 minutes plus, but Brian's are always worth it, almost no fat. I'm amazed this channel is not 10x bigger.
These diminished chords make me feel like I'm just learning how to play chords for the first time. Thanks for showing how to use them. They sound so nice!
I know! It feels like why the fuck can't my fingers do this, just like when I first learned basic chords.
@@asdf9890 As long as you have that feeling of frustration... you are learning and not remaining stagnant. Try playing classical for a year. Nothing is the exact same from piece to piece ... only on section repeats. Builds character. Lol. You will not even think about odd changes after awhile ... couple years. Large stretches will take its place.
you are very knowledgeable
Thank you!
Why doesn't he ever show his head?
That's the Chord Progression to "What's this life for" from Creed. 19:20
Yes ... and the ocean is very moist
I feel ENLIGHTENED THANKS
Epic lesson, straight to the point, comprehensive, clear. Just epic. Thanks
good info.......as per usual.......another VERY interesting fact imo RE: full diminished chords is that you can flat'n ANY 1 of its 4 notes to get a unique plain old 7th chord .......so from ANY particular shape/location(much easier to recognize on a piano) you can get "instant access" to 4 different 7th Chords......example a Cdim Chord's note's are C, Eb, F#, A.....so if you lower the 1st note C to a B & you got a B7 Chord , or lower the 2nd note Eb to a D & you got a D7 Chord or lower the 3rd note F# to an F & you got an F7 Chord or lower the 4th Note A to a G# & you got a G#7 Chord ! The fact that it "evenly" divides the octave is thE main reason for its interesting properties. This goes for Augmented AKA "+" chords too, except its enharmonic every 4 frets instead of 3, so you only get 3 unique positions per octave with augmented chords instead of the 4 unique positions per octave that you get with the diminished (4 x 3 = 12 or 3 x 4 = 12 divisions per octave). ...edit while on the subject I may as well mention that sus chords also have enharmonic properties too. For example a Csus2 has the same notes as a Gsus4 &/or a Csus4 has the same notes as an Fsus 2 .......so Xsus2 = X+5sus4 &/or Xsus4 = X+4sus2.....that works backwards/inverse too +4 = -5 and/or +5 = -4 that is ascending 5ths = descending 4ths &/or ascending 4ths = descending 5ths, like as per the circle of 5ths(NOT to be confusing)...if you think about it/play around with it you'll get it. Good Luck !
I find the octave higher by thinking of how the knight moves on a chess board.. I find using my imagination helps me remember
Hi Brian. Another great lesson. There's always something new - like your diminished power chord. Check out my app SynthGuitar2 (free for a week here: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=processing.guitar_5) which also attempts to explain chord construction, etc., though a guitar and clear explanation is better than any app!
Brian ____ Really enjoyed this mini diminished instruction. One thing I can't figure out is what 'they call 'Relative Pitch' ... ( finding the fret board note of a melody, when it is required ), I can find any Root note in 6 or 7 places. I can't find the note being played, at the same time it is being played. I'm not sure what I am supposed to learn / can you play a one note melody, of 'Happy Birthday' Requested, in Dm, without the Sheet music or chords? "I can't ."
Great lesson explaining practical differences between diminished and half diminished chords, and how to play them (at least with 5th string root).
This is by far the best lesson on this subject. Now I understood everything. The dozens of other lessons I watched prior to this made me confused and mad.
☺ 👍 Excellent lesson. Thank you very much. Too bad you didn't name a couple of songs that use diminished chords.
Great explanation. Thank you. You referred to Part 2 in the video. Which video is part 2? Thanks.
Tqvm.. Ur so knowledgeable.. Easy to understand
in a perfect world i'd give Diminished chords other names like WTFCHORD or dammitchord or hell chord or cripple or Dcrip anyway major sounds happy minor chords sound sad diminished sound like death half dead or dying please bring me back to life
Cool, just opened another door. Will watch this again to really get the feel of it and try the open spaces. Thanks 😎☕️🎸
I really dig the sound of the dim chords ... can't wait to use some in the next song I write !
T R I P P Y ~~~~~ !
I'd like to think I'm a little bit better than intermediate with chords. That diminished gives me trouble. it's terrible after thinking I wasnt gonna come across any chord shapes that would slow me down I find these ones. Oh well I guess that's just another reason for me to practice more
Clear and concise, best explanation I have found so far! Thank you!
Many thanks Brian, you've filled the gaps in my understanding.....cheers
Thanks for this video. I've seen others which just showed the chords and some applications but you went one step over with the tricks to use alternative diminished chords on A string as well as triad, power diminished.. Excellent job!
Great teacher. Understood diminished chords, shapes and uses for the first time ever in many decades of trying to play guitar. Thank you Brian.
I really like the way that you teach, where it's not just rote memorization of shapes but you explain the meaning and function as well, and where it can be used.
👍👍👍 A great lesson- from Adam Sandler's brother.
Interesting take most of these types of chords are also very well used in jazz guitar as well, great lesson thx for the insight your super awesome dude. 👍
Brian this is the best teaching on use of diminished chords I have seen. Thank you.
Excellent lesson and very practical. Tks for demystifying diminished chords in an easy to understand format.
Sir. You explain that thing beautifully I am beginning to understand this thing 🙏 👍
Brilliantly explained thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have seen number of diminished video's but urs is just very easy interesting..... Great
Much appreciated! 😀
Very very instructive. Thanks a lot!
Good info. for keyboard players too. Thanks, you are a good teacher.
Really good teacher, explains things really concisely with a view to not confusing a student. Also explains music theory and chord construction using shapes not just note names and terms, which is the way guitar players often approach the fretboard.
Thanks Kirk! Much appreciated 😀🎸
Keep it up , all you had said , definitely amazing ❤
cool stuff explained in way that makes these type of chords so useful, finally! Thanks for opening a whole new world! Instant subscribe
Thanks man! Glad you liked the vid 😁
I almost feel like a criminal for watching your content for free man
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@@zombieguitar I'm so glad you find that funny Brian because I was feeling the same way lol
He's getting credits on my next album !!!
Great video thanks so much.
Brother thank you for the knowledge you sharing and thank you for the way you sharing it. Right to the point, simple, clear and practical. I salute you!
As we hold our lighters in the air !!!
SOMETIMES I HAVE TO LOOK IT 2 OR 3 TIMES BUT THAN I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU MEAN. THANK YOU.
Best lesson I’ve seen on diminished chords!! Top man thanks for the great info
What a great lesson! Finally I can make full use of diminished chords, I think. My guess is when you see something like starting from C major, 3rd(C)-4th(C#)-5th(D)-6th(D#) phrase in lead playing, they use the diminished C# & diminished D# if you were to explain it?
Yup that is definitely a great way to make use of diminished chords/arpeggios...fit them right into the 'spaces' between the diatonic chords 😁
@@zombieguitar -> the best! 🍻
Direct and to the point. Great lesson.
Thanks for the video. I’ve seen a full diminished C chord with
A-3rd fret
D - 4th fret
G- 5th fret
B- 4th fret
It’s slightly different than yours. Is my correct too or no. Thank you
That's a diminished triad: C Gb C Eb
Cdim7 is: C Eb Gb A
You'd need to get the A in there for it to be a fully diminished chord!
@@zombieguitar oh wow. Ok thanks
Best lesson ever thank you so much!
What's the picking pattern he uses at 21:50?
use of diminished chord inversions in 19:49 is what really opened eyes for me lol.
I might not have seen it but what’s the pattern of a full dimensed rooted on the 6th string ?
I'm not a huge fan of playing fully diminished chords rooted on the low E-string, but you can always piece them together by playing 1 - b3 - b5 - bb7
Was Thirsting for this, to know this !
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A: Diet tonic water.
Ha nice
tq bro..u are master of guitar lesson
Sir you are one of the best teachers on UA-cam.
Tough subject but I think I get it.
great instructional lesson
Great lesson mr. Adam Sandler
A bit pedantic but it should be C Eb Gb and Bbb
Thanks mate, well done!
Cool lesson. Thank you dude
Thank you for laying out the knowledge you have . It has elevated my performaning and shear enjoyment of the guitar. Again many thanks
Hey no problem...thanks for checkin out my vids!
Thank you so much Brian for all that you give to the Guitar community. They say when the student is ready, the Master will appear. Years ago I was exposed to your lesson on diminished chords. Recently while surfing through other sites, I came across a quick video on Diminished chords. My appetite was raised, but I knew that to get a more comprehensive understanding, I had to to go to your site and search the topic. Yes, you do have the most clear, comprehensive and concise explanation on the topic. I will watch over and over to learn and refresh. Thank you for the parting of all of your knowledge and it’s clarity. You are a Sage!
the half diminished are my fav. sound great! Excellent lesson. Thank you.
Thanku fuckin sooo much
Holy shit!! I've been watching your videos all morning and I finally understand what a 1,5,6,4 progression is! I'm learning 😁 legend 🤟🏽
Well done thank you
Really awesome lesson Brian thanks for your time and expertise! Subbed!🙏🏻
can you use augmented chords in the same way...i.e filling the whole-step gap with a non-diatonic chord?
Give it a try. If it sounds good then you're good to go!
T.y. for the lesson
Super instrucrif
What a great Lesson!
6:30 is my favourite part. It suddenly became Primus.
I forget to say thanks for the lesson. Really helpful.
A great way to use them is between whole steps. Say from c- d you would put in the diminished on the c#. Actually if you drop any of the notes in a diminished chord down one it becomes the root of a dominant 7th chord
Good point!
"Hey now you're a rockstar! Get the show on....." That's exactly what he does in the that song, sneaks in the C# flat 5 on his way from C5 to D5. Works nice!
Thank you
How cool,thanks
🙏❤🌹👑👍
Brian, I am always amazed at what a good teacher you are. I am just now learning the diminished stuff. I got the idea someplace that the diminished chord be viewd as belonging and resolving to, the chord that is 1 step higher. To my ear it doesn;t sound as good if you do like a 1-4- 4#dim and don't resolve to the 5, for example. I don't know the exact rules, I could be missing something. As always, great lesson.
That song ‘Asked You Twice’ by The Alternate Routes has a really good example of a diminished chord. I was getting frustrated trying to figure the progression by ear, till I watched this.💡thx Bri
very helpful!
Music is crazy
Thank you.
Hi Brian. You have explained the diminished chord very clearly as I was struggling what the heck is it all about. Thanks Brian
Great lesson. One thing though, m7 of C is Bb, bb7 is A. Otherwise perfect. Thanks
What part of the vid are you talking about there?
Brian Kelly at 4:35 you say some thing to the effect that bb7 is Bb. It’s unintentional I think
@@brianlobue4649 I gotcha
Your guitar lesson was amazing,i really enjoyed this lesson on Diminished chord Bravo.
you have explained stuff most tutors just don't bother to. you answered the questions before getting asked. thanks
Thank you again. Excellent instructional video. the only thing is that I would have loved to see how all these chord relate to each other musically (example shown at 5:26) at the beginning of the video.. It puts things in musical perspective right from the start for dummies like me :)
did anyone noticed he told b7 in full diminished c is b,not A..
What part of the video are you talking about?
Is the Black Sabbath chord a diminished chord? From their title song
Vert cool Brian !! Thanks very much for making this video .
Found your vids and free courses only very recently but your methods and teaching style are very easy to understand,even for an older beginner like me. Keep up your good work.
Like how you explain it and keep it simple and easy to understand, the mark of a good tutor, thanks Brian.
So much knowledge here, thanks for sharing Brian.
Thank you. The best lesson on the subject, modestly, without bells and whistles.
Thanks. Really helps me with applying and placement of diminished.
really enjoyed the lesson and learned so much you never stop learning in life and you can never stop learning on the guitar. thank you
Very good stuff, learned a lot more about diminished chords.
Great lesson! I like how you put them in context. Thank you
Thought you were Scott Ian
Nice 🤘
Demystified diminished chords for me finally. Much respect my man
Thanks!! Just the lesson I wanted when I ran a search for using diminished chords on guitar. Added to my bookmarks.