This chord series is excellent. The way the episodes build on each other has given me a MUCH deeper understanding of how chords work. I've been playing for nearly 40 years without really understanding any of the theory behind what I'm doing. This course has been the most clear and straightforward explanation that I've ever encountered. I'm hoping that this series will eventually get into explaining chord extensions (6ths, 9ths, 11, 13, etc) and inversions as well. Thank you so much. I wish I had encountered an explanation like this much sooner in my guitar playing journey. But, better late than never. Thank you so much!
Hi Dave. Thanks so much for this kind review of my video series! I'm very glad to hear that you're finding it so helpful. Extended chords and inversions are coming up right around the corner so stay tuned :) -Jared
After spending some time practicing running through these chords using the scale patterns described in this lesson I came up with an additional practice drill that has really helped to cement in my mind where the chords of the harmonized scale are in relation to each other vertically on the fretboard. The method is to start at the first fret on the 6th string and play the chords of the harmonized scale up the neck. But, after each chord in the scale, I play the chord that is directly below it on the 5th string. So, I play the 1 chord with the 6th string root, then the 4 chord that has its root on the same fret of the 5th string and so on. So, the pattern I play is: I - IV - ii - V - iii - vi - IV - vii - V - I - vi - ii - vii - iii - I - IV (alternating 6th string root - 5th string root). Then I do the same thing, but with the 5th and 4th strings. I find that this really helps me to orient myself. Knowing that a 5 chord can always be found on the same fret one string down from a 2 chord, and a 6 chord one string down from a 3, and so on, is another helpful way to see the relationships. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else may find it helpful. I hope my explanation makes sense.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! What a great creative way of finding a way to practice what you felt you needed in the moment. Fantastic exercise. I think the ability to create our exercises as we need them like that is the most important skill of all! I do think others will find this helpful so thank you for posting it!
4:20 this right here was something I needed to see. The 4th string root harmonised up with 7's. Dude this series is just phenomenal. I'm learning so much from your channel, and you deserve everything good coming your way. I'm really grateful that you've shared all this knowledge for us mere mortals to learn. Your passion for figuring out and understanding deeper, the innings of music theory, is infectious. Big greetings and a humble thanks from Denmark.
This lesson is brilliant, so much to learn from this video. It really brings a smile to my face because it helps with so many questions I had without even knowing. So a big thanks for this.
I learned the Segovia scales not long ago and although it was grueling, it has benefited me tremendously. I see these exercises the say way. I’m know it’s going to be hard, but like Jered says, “ that’s good “ “ it needs to be hard sometimes “ Big respect Jered. Thanks a zillion 💯🎸
Although I’m not a big jazz fan, I do enjoy it but playing it is really hard the blues is something I can handle there’s a lot of blues chords in jazz but I’ll keep working at it. Your method is really helpful but nothing comes without a lot of practice so you’re not getting rid of me that quickthank you for your patience
Excellent video ! I feel I am learning so much with your series ( even more than with other youtubers). I am really greatful for all the time you take in teaching us all these tips and all the interesting stuff we see in music theory and in such effective way :)
i have a Question which i want to ask you i know my major scale shape but i can't figure out melody can you please tell how can i find out melody of a song by ear? Thank you.
Thanks for the question! That's a big one :) Excellent start knowing the scale form. Just to clarify, are you trying to figure out a specific melody by ear from a recording? Or a melody from your head? Or making up a new melody? That info will help me help you better. Thanks! -Jared
@@majortrading2810 "In the delta of the Mississippi River, where Robert Johnson was born, they said that if an aspiring bluesman waited by the side of a deserted crossroads in the dark of a moonless night, then the Devil himself might come and tune his guitar, sealing a pact for the bluesman’s soul and guaranteeing a lifetime of easy money, women, and fame."
@@majortrading2810 The BEST thing you can do for now is sing the major scale with a drone root. This way you have to hear where you are and understand the sound of each note in the scale. Then you can eventually translate that to the guitar. I have a little e-book about how to do this in detail, send me an email (jared@guitarlessons.com), and I'll send you the method
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This chord series is excellent. The way the episodes build on each other has given me a MUCH deeper understanding of how chords work. I've been playing for nearly 40 years without really understanding any of the theory behind what I'm doing. This course has been the most clear and straightforward explanation that I've ever encountered. I'm hoping that this series will eventually get into explaining chord extensions (6ths, 9ths, 11, 13, etc) and inversions as well. Thank you so much. I wish I had encountered an explanation like this much sooner in my guitar playing journey. But, better late than never. Thank you so much!
Hi Dave. Thanks so much for this kind review of my video series! I'm very glad to hear that you're finding it so helpful. Extended chords and inversions are coming up right around the corner so stay tuned :) -Jared
Absolutely love these videos. These exercises are EXACTLY what I have been looking for
That's great to hear! Glad you're finding them helpful. Thanks!! :) -Jared
After spending some time practicing running through these chords using the scale patterns described in this lesson I came up with an additional practice drill that has really helped to cement in my mind where the chords of the harmonized scale are in relation to each other vertically on the fretboard.
The method is to start at the first fret on the 6th string and play the chords of the harmonized scale up the neck. But, after each chord in the scale, I play the chord that is directly below it on the 5th string. So, I play the 1 chord with the 6th string root, then the 4 chord that has its root on the same fret of the 5th string and so on. So, the pattern I play is: I - IV - ii - V - iii - vi - IV - vii - V - I - vi - ii - vii - iii - I - IV (alternating 6th string root - 5th string root). Then I do the same thing, but with the 5th and 4th strings. I find that this really helps me to orient myself. Knowing that a 5 chord can always be found on the same fret one string down from a 2 chord, and a 6 chord one string down from a 3, and so on, is another helpful way to see the relationships. Just thought I'd share this in case anyone else may find it helpful. I hope my explanation makes sense.
Wow, thanks for sharing this! What a great creative way of finding a way to practice what you felt you needed in the moment. Fantastic exercise. I think the ability to create our exercises as we need them like that is the most important skill of all! I do think others will find this helpful so thank you for posting it!
4:20 this right here was something I needed to see. The 4th string root harmonised up with 7's.
Dude this series is just phenomenal. I'm learning so much from your channel, and you deserve everything good coming your way.
I'm really grateful that you've shared all this knowledge for us mere mortals to learn. Your passion for figuring out and understanding deeper, the innings of music theory, is infectious. Big greetings and a humble thanks from Denmark.
Thanks Jared - works well looking at this video whilst going thru your Jazz Harmony course . Thanks Nick
Best video so far on 7th chords and how to use them
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching. Cheers ~~ Jared
This lesson is brilliant, so much to learn from this video. It really brings a smile to my face because it helps with so many questions I had without even knowing. So a big thanks for this.
Wonderful! That's great to hear, Stuart. Glad you like this one. :)
Thanks! Love your lessons!
Thanks so much!! 🙏 🙏 :)
Great set of exercises. 🙏
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching
I learned the Segovia scales not long ago and although it was grueling, it has benefited me tremendously. I see these exercises the say way. I’m know it’s going to be hard, but like Jered says, “ that’s good “ “ it needs to be hard sometimes “ Big respect Jered.
Thanks a zillion 💯🎸
Although I’m not a big jazz fan, I do enjoy it but playing it is really hard the blues is something I can handle there’s a lot of blues chords in jazz but I’ll keep working at it. Your method is really helpful but nothing comes without a lot of practice so you’re not getting rid of me that quickthank you for your patience
Graciaaaaaaaas!!! Es justo el tema que quería. Eres genial!!!!. Tienes una cadencia de voz perfecta explicando las clases. 👌🎸🎸😃
It's getting real!
OH YEAH :)
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Excellent video ! I feel I am learning so much with your series ( even more than with other youtubers). I am really greatful for all the time you take in teaching us all these tips and all the interesting stuff we see in music theory and in such effective way :)
Thanks! I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying and benefitting from the lessons. Thanks for watching! -Jared
Soso cool! Thanks a lot
i have a Question which i want to ask you i know my major scale shape but i can't figure out melody can you please tell how can i find out melody of a song by ear? Thank you.
Thanks for the question! That's a big one :) Excellent start knowing the scale form. Just to clarify, are you trying to figure out a specific melody by ear from a recording? Or a melody from your head? Or making up a new melody? That info will help me help you better. Thanks! -Jared
what shoud i do if i want to do all of them?
@@majortrading2810 "In the delta of the Mississippi River, where Robert Johnson was born, they said that if an aspiring bluesman waited by the side of a deserted crossroads in the dark of a moonless night, then the Devil himself might come and tune his guitar, sealing a pact for the bluesman’s soul and guaranteeing a lifetime of easy money, women, and fame."
@@majortrading2810 The BEST thing you can do for now is sing the major scale with a drone root. This way you have to hear where you are and understand the sound of each note in the scale. Then you can eventually translate that to the guitar. I have a little e-book about how to do this in detail, send me an email (jared@guitarlessons.com), and I'll send you the method