PRACTICE & TRAINING

How to Practice Chords

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By Andrew Wasson
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SECTION ONE:
Expanding Chord Knowledge Through Fingerboard Harmony...
ANALYZING; CHORD INTERVALS,CHORD QUALITY, & VOICINGS
When studying chords on the guitar fingerboard, (beyond the basic open position group),
we need to begin by understanding the relationship of the chord tones on the neck. We also
need to comprehend the way the root notes function in different areas. To a large extent, this
involves the study of the different ways that chord tones lay on the fingerboard in various
locations. And, without an in-depth knowledge of this theory, chords can be difficult to build.
Another area that we need to have (at the very least) a basic understanding of, is how
extensions and alterations to the standard Triad & Seventh chords function. These changes
to various chord types occur directly upon the fret-board from the most common triad and
seventh chord patterns.
There are several ways for practicing all of these chord principles. It is vital that time is spent
using all of the study situations. Without the study, the skills required to play many different
chord types, in realistic progressions, (that we can expect to find at; band rehearsals, or on a
gig), may never properly develop. Keep in mind, this will most certainly take time to develop.
But, since understanding chords is such an important area for us, it is simply one area of study
that we must pursue until we become proficient!
Since chords make up more than 50% of the overall craft of playing the guitar, we need to
spend a generous amount of time studying them. Generally, unless a guitar student attends
a music college, (or decides to dive into the world of jazz harmony), they can go on for years
without learning much more than the open chords and a few barre chords. However, by using
the study system that I have for you in this video, youll be able to greatly expand both your
theoretical knowledge of chords, as well as, your ability to execute dozens of new chord types
over time. This lesson will be divided into three parts. An on-screen video tutorial covering your
guitar set-up and how to design your study routine. Then, we head to the guitar and examine;
chord tones, chord quality, and how both the extended and altered chords are created. At the
end of the lesson, well also get going on a couple of excellent chord rehearsal exercises.

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SECTION TWO:
Guitar Set-up and Your Personal Practice Routine...
Before the hours, weeks and months of neck theory, chord patterns and jam sessions youll
need in order to develop your chords - it would be smart to begin with taking a close exam of
your gear. Aside from you equipment, a few decisions should also be made regarding how you
will establish your daily study routine. Watch the video lessons on-screen tutorial and follow
along through the points highlighted below to learn more.
Figure 1). Read over the important set-up and study routine information given below.

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SECTION THREE:
Basic Chord Theory Applied to the Guitar Fingerboard...
The first step to take, is to plot one scale tone, (to eventually function as a chord root), and
confirm its fret-board location off of the; 6th, 5th and 4th guitar strings. In example one, well
use the scale tone of, G, and plot its location across the fret-board.
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the 13th). Always keep in mind that in order to name a chord with the compound interval, the
chords 7th degree must be present. In the case of adding either a 6th or a 13th, this means that
a triad would simply extend to become 6th chords. However, for the 7th quality chord we would
extend beyond the 7th out to the compound interval of 13th.
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Section Four Continued...

Before we move on, it is important to mention that the 4th and the 11th extensions are unique
ones. Since their application is most commonly split between suspended chords, (which have
no 3rd), and the common use of the 11th on minor chord qualities, we will need to understand a
short-list of rules when it comes to the application of the 4th and 11th extensions.
- Chords with no third, but which include the 4th or 11th are, Suspended.
- The extension of the 4th or 11th are rarely applied to major chords.
- Minor quality seventh chords with the 4th added are named as, Minor 11.
SUSPENDED CHORDS:
When a suspension is applied, (these can occur as either the 4th or the 2nd scale degrees
acting to replace the 3rd chord tone), the chord is suspended from having a quality of Major or
Minor. This is due to the fact that the 3rd chord tone is the one that is the quality identifier tone.
ADD CHORD TYPES:
If the 4th is added onto a Major or Minor triad chord, and the 3rd degree is kept within the
structure, the chord is considered to be either major or minor, Add 4.
11th CHORD TYPES:
The extension of the 11th is applied most commonly by placing the 4th chord tone on top of
an existing Minor Seventh chord quality. This produces the popular Minor 11th chord. The 11th
extension can also be used upon a Dominant 7th chord as well. However, it is important to
mention that this chord, (often seen notated - for example - as, G11, within a chart), would
be understood to be a chord that does not contain a 3rd degree, and would be performed as a
suspended chord type. Most Dominant 11th chords will also contain the 9th as well.
For more information on the 11th chord, along with other extended chord concepts, please watch
other lesson videos that I have produced which cover these specific topics in greater detail.
Suspended Chords
Analyzing 11th and 13th Chord Extensions
Harmonized Moveable Chord Shapes - Part 1
Harmonized Moveable Chord Shapes - Part 2

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