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Don't Give Up - Guitar Tutorials
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Registrace 18. 11. 2023
Modern Worship Music Made Simple. I believe modern worship music is the easiest music in the world to play... IF someone shows you how. Week after week, so many guitarists struggle to add value to their band. But it doesn't have to be this way. Don't Give Up is a channel dedicated to simplifying modern worship music so you can confidently and consistently help your church worship through song. Enjoy! - CJ Robby
[NEW] GAME-CHANGING Open Chord Workout
Never underestimate the power of a well-played chord! Sharpen your open chord skills with this 3 song playalong in keys of G, C, E, B, and D. In each key we use the choruses of Waymaker, Raise a Hallelujah, and Blessed Be the Name to practice playing the best sounding chord we can. Enjoy! - CJ
For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro
- Online Coaching involves 3 separate sessions, one-on-one, 45-60min, acoustic or electric guitar
- Common Coaching Paths: How to get on my church's worship band / How to transition from acoustic to electric guitar / How to create my own parts.
I'm looking forward to working with you!
0:00 Intro
1:07 Waymaker (G)
3:51 Raise A Hallelujah (G)
5:29 Blessed Be the Name (G)
6:52 Waymaker (C)
9:44 Raise A Hallelujah (C)
11:22 Blessed Be the Name (C)
12:45 Waymaker (E)
15:40 Raise A Hallelujah (E)
17:20 Blessed Be the Name (E)
18:41 Waymaker (B)
21:37 Raise A Hallelujah (B)
23:16 Blessed Be the Name (B)
24:38 Waymaker (D)
27:31 Raise A Hallelujah (D)
29:10 Blessed Be the Name (D)
For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro
- Online Coaching involves 3 separate sessions, one-on-one, 45-60min, acoustic or electric guitar
- Common Coaching Paths: How to get on my church's worship band / How to transition from acoustic to electric guitar / How to create my own parts.
I'm looking forward to working with you!
0:00 Intro
1:07 Waymaker (G)
3:51 Raise A Hallelujah (G)
5:29 Blessed Be the Name (G)
6:52 Waymaker (C)
9:44 Raise A Hallelujah (C)
11:22 Blessed Be the Name (C)
12:45 Waymaker (E)
15:40 Raise A Hallelujah (E)
17:20 Blessed Be the Name (E)
18:41 Waymaker (B)
21:37 Raise A Hallelujah (B)
23:16 Blessed Be the Name (B)
24:38 Waymaker (D)
27:31 Raise A Hallelujah (D)
29:10 Blessed Be the Name (D)
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DEMYSTIFY the Most Popular Kind of Worship Song (Music Theory for Beginners)
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Today we dissect song like: Goodness of God, Waymaker, Same God, How Great Is Our God, I Speak Jesus, King of Kings and More! These songs are constructed using many of the same techniques. Once you understand these, you'll be able to better understand your role in the band and write better parts. ENJOY! - CJ The BIG FOUR Chords: czcams.com/video/IJ6Vvakbktw/video.html 12 Must-Have Chords: czcam...
3 POPULAR Chord Voicings for Modern Worship (Beginner Guitar)
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Today I unpack the theory behind the most used chord voicings in modern worship today. Your guitar playing will always seem like it's missing something if you don't use these super-easy voicings. So jump in and refresh your chord base. You'll be glad you did! - CJ For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro - Online Coaching involves 3 separate sessions, one-on-one, 45-60min, acoust...
The Non-Negotiable BIG 4 Chords (Rhythm Guitar)
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Our job isn't to play chords, it's to play chord positions. Once we understand this, we'll be able to shift from playing random chords to playing chord families that fit the key of our song. Enjoy! - CJ For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro - Online Coaching involves 3 separate sessions, one-on-one, for one hour, acoustic or electric guitar - Common Coaching Paths: How to get ...
SIMPLIFY Ugly Chord Charts (Rhythm Guitar)
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Following charts with lots of chords can be confusing. So today I want to show you a pattern in modern worship songs that helps you simplify how you follow along with your song's chord changes. You can find this pattern in over 80% of today's most popular worship songs and even in Amazing Grace! ENJOY! - CJ For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro - Online Coaching involves 3 sep...
HUGE ENERGY With This Simple Pattern (Worship Bands)
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Today, I walk through a simple energy pattern embedded in songs like: Goodness of God, Waymaker, What a Beautiful Name, How Great Is our God, and so many more. I give you a glimpse at one of my favorite ways to get a worship team on the same page. When you all know the highest and lowest points of the song, your band can begin to shape ENERGY in a way that best fits the STORY you're telling. EN...
When to Play the "WRONG" Chord (Worship Band Theory)
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Playing the exact chord voicing on the sheet isn't always the "right" chord. So, how do we know what chord is best? Today, I highlight a few situations where playing the wrong chord can actually be the best move. Enjoy! - CJ For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro - Coaching involves 3 separate sessions, one-on-one, for one hour, acoustic or electric guitar - Common Coaching Pat...
Find the Key of a Worship Song FAST (Chord Theory)
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This week I walk you through a super easy way to find the key, just by looking at the chords of your worship song. This little trick works for almost any modern worship song and lays a foundation for creating better guitar parts each Sunday. Enjoy! - CJ For ONLINE COACHING QUESTIONS, EMAIL: cj@dontgiveup.pro - Coaching involves 3 separate sessions, one-on-one, for one hour, acoustic or electric...
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BIG, BEAUTIFUL Key of B - Open Chords for Modern Worship Guitar [Electric and Acoustic]
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Add some fantastic new chord voicings to your toolbox with the key of B! Use these chords this Sunday to add a refreshing new energy to your song. For Acoustic and Electric Guitar I believe modern worship music is the easiest music in the world to play... IF someone shows you how. Week after week, so many musicians struggle to add value to their band. But it doesn't have to be this way. Don't G...
12 MUST-HAVE Chords for Modern Worship Guitar [Electric and Acoustic]
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Break away from traditional cowboy chords and learn chord voicings that actually sound like modern worship music AND are easier to play! For Acoustic and Electric Guitar Note: The term "Modern Worship Music" refers to the musical characteristics most commonly found in the songs of the CCLI Top 50. I believe modern worship music is the easiest music in the world to play... if someone shows you h...
POWERFUL Electric Parts with Only TWO NOTES [Electric Guitar] - THE POWER OF FIFTHS
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Stun your worship band with this simple, powerful technique! I believe modern worship music is the easiest music in the world to play... if someone shows you how. Week after week, so many musicians struggle to add value to their band. But it doesn't have to be this way. Don't Give Up is a channel dedicated to simplifying modern worship music so you can confidently and consistently help your chu...
Thank you so much for your lessons, they are so helpful! Please I want to know how and when to add specific kind of effect as a lead guitarist?
Best channel for fundamental clear worship style not based on reverb and .8th delay!!! God bless your work...
Thank you for this. 62 yrs old....picked up the guitar after 30 years. You have given me an expressway to musical creativity. Thanks! Will Donate to your channel. How?
This is a really practical way of looking at chords. Great video!
Everything here is spoken in so much detail and I feel bad i found this out so late...pls continue the good work..❤❤❤
Thank you, I will!
Thank you so so much! Please keep making videos to help guys like me that don’t have time to figure this all out…but I still want to be involved in worship
You're Welcome! Glad it's helping!
1:55 "Let's go to the whiteboard" Um - just sayin' - looks like a blackboard to me ... 😊
haha, I was wondering when someone would say something.
Excelent!
Every time I watch this video I am amazed.This is such a great tool. Thank you once again😊
You're very welcome!
Great videos, great content. Hoping you can maybe do something on your setup; pedals etc. I haven't a notion about that stuff
Working on it!
this is so nice ! thanks! can you make a video for beginner set up pedal ?😄
Yes, soon
I have watched this video 3xs and i finally understand the anchor positioning!!! wow love it. And i was really angry at your key of E voicings. but now i love it
Haha! That’s great to hear!
This video is GOLD! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
This is an IMMEDIATE SUBSCRIBE for me!!!! Thank you so much and God Bless!
Welcome!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks so much for this channel, I couldn't find guitar tutorials content explaining that so clear. Please continue! May God bless you!
Thanks, will do!
Do you have a video breaking down your equipment? The two I’ve seen look like you’re playing a Tele of some sort and a Reverend of some variety. I’m curious about pickups and amps, though. Are you willing to share?
Coming soon!
Which guitar is this ?
Thank you so much for your videos, learning a ton. Loving the simple play along idea
God bless you for doing this
Thank you!
The best tutorials...Demystifying a lot of concepts. Many thanks!!
Glad you like them!
Thank you and God bless you!
Same to you!
Excellent video…learning so much from your channel..thanks so much for your lessons
My pleasure!
I've learned a ton from your content! I play lead/rhythm in a worship group and I see myself as kind of the "fill-out guy" in that I seek to fill in gaps and make the song fuller and more interesting. Your lessons go a long way toward that! I've gone from being a, "guitar player" to a musician who happens to play guitar.
That’s so great to hear! I’m glad it’s helped!
He's back 🎉!!!
thank cj,always excited here for your videos.thanks and God bless
My pleasure!!
Going to work with this tomorrow during my practice time. What a great idea with the video. What your doing is such a blessing for many of us . Thank you.
Thank you! Have fun!
What a great guitar tutorial. 100% TOP !! Thank you so much 🙂
You're very welcome!
❤ Thanks I always wanted to learn how to play worship songs in church but I couldn't find a good tutorial packaged like this thanks I'm learning a lot let me subscribe. I'm new here but I enjoyed watching this video ❤ God bless you so much ❤❤❤❤❤
So glad it’s helpful. Thank you for reaching out!
Wonderful! Refreshing! Beautiful!! Thanks so much! I’ll use these ideas to worship and glorify Jesus!!!!! Blessings to you for sharing!!!!
Enjoy!
What is that mean....i ii iii iv v
Those are the Roman numerals for each of the positions in the key.
I’m a late starting guitarist & like others notice the don’t give up message. I’ve been at it for about 4 years and have had minimal music theory, but you just helped explain why it is important. I’ve used Chordify since I typically play alone but noticed the chords are typically different from how the actual musicians play. It seems focused primarily for acoustic guitar although strumming and or tabs are absent. I have often wondered how do you know which position to start. I learned a lot today. The tips about finger pressure was excellent. Also, thanks for the chord charts, keys and graphics ,voicings, and capo usage. I think too many tutorials end up being someone rushing through too quickly while also showcasing their skills. Your style is excellent.
So glad it was helpful!
Great effort making this video 👍🏻 Yet, those alternate chords voicing turn to chord add-ons when you go to IV, V, vi. It is great when you’re on your own, but when you are a part of a band they can really spoil it all, I’ve heard it on many occasions. Even big time guys are guilty of bringing in some disharmony by those “alternate voicing”. One should really know what they are doing when using that kinda stuff and learn some basic harmony first. I agree, it does sound like something fresh, but most often plain chords are preferable.
I agree, there are many times using these extensions do not support the melody and are not the appropriate chord. But, usually the chord chart indicates when to and when not to use them. And a discussion about melody support/harmony is vital but another layer of consideration for another video. This video exists more to expose new and struggling guitarists to these chords as possible options that can be easily integrated into their chord base. Thanks for feedback!
Funny story. I wasnt getting it. These chords sounded horrible, I mean BAAAD. I had the video speed set to 1.5X .Put on Normal and now I'm on board, LOLOLOL
Haha! Good Catch!
I just stumbled onto your website Re really good stuff you're a very good teacher glad I found you
Thank you!
I always strive for that Hillsong united sound, you've given me so many great options now with this video sir, i wanna learn and nail all of them! 😁 Thank you, much appreciated from South Africa! ❤🇿🇦💯✅👌
I hope it continues to help!
What model of reverend is that?
Great videos. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Subscribed. You have some great content. Where would you play the 5 chord? Just move up 2 frets from the 4 and play the typical triad?
If you’re referring to those triad shapes I briefly mentioned in the video, we wouldn’t move that particular voicing up one whole step. You could just play whichever V chord triad is closest. But each key will allow us different ways to access the V chord. Hope that helps.
In the scenario where you have a 2 chord, do you keep playing the 1 and 5?
Good question. There are a few ways to play the ii chord. The ii chord is just one whole step from your I-chord position So you could just move your whole shape up one whole step to play the two. That’s just one way to do it.
I love the channel and love the teaching of the chords. My only recommendation is to speak less and show more. Overall, I love your teachings.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ll think you’ll find future videos headed this direction.
I see what you’re doing here, and it’s genius! God bless you!
So glad it was helpful!
I love tricks like this that can take my mind out of music mode and into worship mode! Thank you so much!
You’re very welcome!
Thanks ❤❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for a lesson.
My pleasure!
Very blessed with this video! Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this. I've just subscribed. 😂
Welcome!
Thanks for subbing!
God bless best teacher in the world thanks
Thank you!
This is great stuff! Super helpful, but I'm wondering does this still work when the chord progression deviates from the 1, 4, 5, 6? For example, I pulled up my recent worship set, grabbed my guitar and turned on "I Trust in God" by Elevation, and they're throwing in the 2 chord. I skipped to the next song on the list "Holy Spirit" by Bryan and Katie Torwalt, and it's a 1, 2, 4 progression. So again, this technique is great and I definitely see the value for the 90-95% that you mentioned. But does this only work in that 90-95% of the time?
Great Q! The ii chord is def the next most-used chord used outside of the big 4. In the original edit of this video I covered the ii chord in the 3rd song. But it got cut. There are a few ways you could play the ii chord in each position that would only be a slight shift for each position. Just remember the ii chord is one whole step above your I-chord. So you slide the I-position up one whole step whenever you see the ii-chord. This is one of a few ways to do it. Hope that helps!
@@DontGiveUp-qn8he Thanks for the response! Just so I understand, in your video you’re playing the 1 and the 5 except for on the 5 chord where you move the 1 a half step down. But for the 2 chord I would play the 2 and the 5?
For the ii chord, I would move the whole shape higher - both notes up one whole step. Then you’d be playing the 1st and 5th note of your ii chord.
@@DontGiveUp-qn8he Got it. Thanks again for taking the time to reply! Super helpful 🤟🏻
This is awesome. I dabbled on the guitar for years with no purpose but started playing bass with my small church and then guitar opened up. I'm the only guitarist and I'm playing electric. I hear these chords and i see them on sheet music, but I didn't know how to move through them. This is a God send.
That's great to hear!
Great Stuff, enjoying your videos. God Bless
Thanks!