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Guitar lesson chords

In most music genres, chords form the backbone over which a melody or solo manifests itself. Here, as a rhythm guitarist, you will learn the most important chords and how to use them in your playing. The guitar lessons are divided into 4 modules that consist of a series of exercises, ranging from 17 to 24 exercises per module, which may or may not be based on existing songs and have an increasing degree of difficulty, as well as complete songs that use one or more beat rhythms and other techniques.

The first module covers the most important basic chords that use open strings and immediately adds the basic rhythms that are used most often. Techniques such as arpeggiating and muting are also added to your repertoire. Also read Guitar lessons for beginners.

In module 2 you will be introduced to the principle of sliding chords and learn to apply rhythm guitar over the entire length of the guitar fretboard. We are introduced to the most commonly used barre chords such as F and Bm in a song context and the added value of slash chords over longer progressions. You learn to be expressive with more difficult rhythms such as shuffle, whether or not in a blues context, the inclusion of rests and more syncopated rhythms. After completing the first two modules, in addition to playing the vast majority of existing songs, you will also be able to create your own arrangements and compositions with a good understanding of the basic rules of tonal music.

In the third module we will delve even deeper into the popular barre chords and you will be introduced to drop-2 voicings. These are open voicings, meaning that the arrangement of the notes within the chord extends beyond the interval of an octave. Drop-2 chords, just like drop-3 chords, are very rich chords with a wide sound range, which makes them very popular with jazz, funk, soul and blues musicians. We also take a closer look at commonly used comp rhythms, rhythmic kicks and substitution chords.

In the fourth module we enrich your harmonic repertoire even more by also incorporating the drop- 3 voicings and their main inversions into your guitar playing. We treat these chords in a broader blues and/or jazz context and learn to add more texture to triads and tetrads by adding tensions and making changes to the composition of a chord.

Basic chords and chord progressions

The most commonly used basic chords will quickly help you create a certain musical expressiveness. These chords often appear in popular songs and once you have become familiar with the principle of sliding open chords, a useful solution will always present itself to accompany your favorite songs. Chords of songs are often written down using chord progressions. They are subdivided into a bar structure that gives you a clear idea of the time division of the chords in relation to each other. Practicing chords using such charts will not only help you improve your finger dexterity, but also demonstrate a correct sense of rhythm and a stronger musical ear.

Transitions between chords

Being able to switch smoothly between chords is an important skill. Good transitions between chords ensure a smooth musical line. This makes music more enjoyable to listen to and helps maintain the natural flow of a piece. By practicing the transitions regularly you will improve your fingerings and your hand coordination, which also leads to better control over your instrument. You learn to play with more confidence and pleasure, which makes it easier to concentrate on other aspects of making music such as dynamics and expression. You can practice consistent and accurate transitions by playing with a metronome, a backing track or a live band. Various methods are discussed in the lesson and you will be given the right material to progress step by step. The focus is placed on the problem areas of your game and we do this using various techniques such as playing slower, visual exercises and playing in a recognizable context

Barre chords and their applications

Barre chords make it possible to quickly switch along the guitar neck without too many new fingerings. Once you are familiar with the classical major and minor chords, you can also relatively easily switch to the less common variations such as the four-note major7, minor7, dominant7... Barré chords do not use open strings, making them ideal for transposition and modulation . They are not only common in pop music or related music, but also in rock and jazz. In the former, its use has proven more than once essential as a contributing factor to the playing of powerful and steady rhythms. In jazz music, barre chords are often used for playing standards and improvisations. Blues and folk musicians also use it extensively.

Rhythm and strumming patterns

Rhythm is the basis of all music. It is the element that propels a piece and gives it structure. Mastering rhythmic patterns is essential to laying a solid foundation and helps not only when accompanying other musicians or yourself but also when playing solos and improvisations. Strumming patterns provide dynamics and variation in the game. By learning to apply different patterns using exercises and existing songs, we work on the technical control of your hitting hand (or rhythm hand) and your ability to play smoothly and consistently. Rhythm and strumming provide a medium for creative expression. Through rhythmic variations and accents, you as a guitarist can put your personal stamp on a piece of music and give it your own unique and recognizable sound.

Chords in different music styles

Chords are used in all kinds of musical styles. I'll show you how to use chords in rock, blues, pop, jazz and other genres. By immediately placing the chords in a rhythmic context in combination with each other, the student is encouraged to master the chords through immediate application to something that suits him or her. Also read electric guitar lessons, guitar lessons for children and guitar lessons for adults.

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