Change How You Play Rhythm Guitar

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • Learn how to play minor chords everywhere on the guitar neck, not only with open chords and bar chords, but with triads and other shapes. For example, learn how to play an Am chord in several different places, then learn how to switch to other chords using similar shapes on the fretboard.
    This video is the minor-key compliment to the video "The Most Useful Chords I Ever Learned." Thanks to viewers for recommending a minor key version.
    You will also learn how to connect minor pentatonic scales to some of the chord shapes and create short solo lines to use in between playing the chords. Soloing in this way can greatly increase the complexity of your rhythm guitar playing.
    🎸 Join my Patreon group for loads more guitar lesson content, including practice tips, jam tracks and more!
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    Taught by guitar teacher and musician Blue Morris from Vancouver, Canada. You can find out more about Blue and his guitar instructional books like "Guitar Soloing Like a Pro" from www.bluemorris...

Komentáře • 121

  • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
    @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +2

    Thanks for watching! More info about my book "Guitar Soloing Like a Pro" can be found here: www.bluemorris.com/shop 🎸😀

    • @SeatedAtTheLeftHandOfTheFather
      @SeatedAtTheLeftHandOfTheFather Před rokem

      I Apologize If I Hurt You. I Don’t Understand Everything. But It’s Clear You Have FRICTION. ✌️It’s Was A Positive 57 Minutes & Then🧂 … You Proud Of Yourself 🤏🏻🧠

  • @saltstream
    @saltstream Před rokem +24

    This is some of the best material on CZcams. Brilliant guidance and direction which is easy to follow. Keep up the good work as it's very much appreciated.

    • @wademarlar9616
      @wademarlar9616 Před rokem +3

      I agree 💯 percent an he gets right to the point very quickly an doesn’t drag you around. I like the way he plays it his way then breaks it down for everyone to understand it

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for the great feedback!

  • @Morant61
    @Morant61 Před rokem +5

    I have watched countless hours of guitar videos on CZcams and you are by far the best instructor I have seen. I love the way that you start simple and keep digging deeper into the subject. Keep up the great work!

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Cool thanks! Lots more coming to this channel and our Patreon www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

  • @gonicjon
    @gonicjon Před rokem +2

    great lesson for us old beginners....thanks....if only you tube was available back in 72 to 78

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Thanks Jon, I too can't imagine growing up with CZcams either. Just had books and in person lessons when I was young. But somehow it worked.

  • @michaelcraig9449
    @michaelcraig9449 Před rokem +1

    Finally a way to put the various pieces I learned over the years, together!

  • @tammywalla7259
    @tammywalla7259 Před rokem +3

    Yep, I ❤you’re lessons! You’re speakin my language!

  • @licksnkicks1166
    @licksnkicks1166 Před rokem +1

    Eye opening! I can’t tell you how much I have learned from you in as little as 2 weeks. My guitar teachers weren’t great. You are my go to!

  • @r0bophonic
    @r0bophonic Před rokem +7

    Thanks for another great video! I love when you combine rhythm and lead playing in your lessons 👍

  • @timlexwcs6911
    @timlexwcs6911 Před rokem +6

    Awesome as always! Hopefully we will see a lesson combining both videos! Popular progressions maybe?

  • @garymacrae5778
    @garymacrae5778 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Bravo !! You are a great , great teacher and have great taste in fine scotch too I’m sure .

  • @kevinnewitt2563
    @kevinnewitt2563 Před rokem +1

    Best teacher on the planet

  • @tonybulmer6365
    @tonybulmer6365 Před rokem +2

    Very cool! Re the “triangle” shape, the root notes of the common D shape are a good way to figure this all the way up the neck.

  • @tammywalla7259
    @tammywalla7259 Před rokem +1

    Memorization by association! It works! I like you’re little memory tricks! ❤

  • @blackfender100
    @blackfender100 Před rokem +3

    Very cool Love your simplicity you add to things.

  • @lrparrish227
    @lrparrish227 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love your videos. you are a very good instructor. :)

  • @RBZ3
    @RBZ3 Před rokem +1

    Nice one...thanks Blue.

  • @mraggrovator
    @mraggrovator Před rokem +1

    Great lesson

  • @thq4941
    @thq4941 Před rokem +1

    Sitting here in the land down under learning more every time Blue posts. And doing so with my Strat into a Katana 100 MKII sounding magic thanks to this man's generously provided fender deluxe reverb patch. Thanks again sir! And the SRV patches are great also. Subscribed a while ago and always liked.

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +1

      Cool! Nice you got the Fender Katana patch. I use it when teaching here and live shows.

  • @rhettricks6641
    @rhettricks6641 Před rokem +2

    Blue, once again, very well thought out, useful lesson. Please keep it coming!

  • @darkomtobia
    @darkomtobia Před rokem +1

    Man...there's just so much good I could say about this!
    👏
    The names for the shape/style of the chords is really pretty brilliant. As a guy learning via CZcams I can say that a lot of times I just see an ocean of monotonous dots when I look at chord diagrams, videos, etc.
    Thank you!

  • @dennisk5082
    @dennisk5082 Před rokem +1

    Nicely done once again. Received the soloing book as well. Lots of good stuff in there for those who are interested. Keep at it. I always watch the video and say to myself I got this and go and bastardize it !! Practise makes perfect I’m hoping😊

  • @jockster5525
    @jockster5525 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome thanks for your efforts and sharing your knowledge with us

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you for watching and commenting Lots more lessons like this on the channel and our Patreon group https:www.patreon.com/guitarlessonsvancouver

  • @edward5522
    @edward5522 Před rokem +1

    This practice helps me get over some humps. Thanks!

  • @dougsmith8430
    @dougsmith8430 Před rokem +1

    Really cool lesson! Heading over to the Major lesson now! There’s nothing better than finding a lesson that takes information on how to play something that we can pretty much incorporate in our playing right away… This is awesome! Thanks!

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +1

      Great to hear thanks! Lots more coming, every Saturday

    • @dougsmith8430
      @dougsmith8430 Před rokem

      @@GuitarLessonsVancouver Hello, and thank you for your awesome lessons…was wondering if you could send a link here to the accompanying major Rhythm Chords lesson,I can’t seem to find it…?

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +1

      @@dougsmith8430 Hi Doug, it might be this one you're thinking of, It has Major chords up and down the neck. I do plan on covering this in greater detail in the future. czcams.com/video/zP88N8wzqMM/video.html

    • @dougsmith8430
      @dougsmith8430 Před rokem +1

      Blue, this is the lesson… Thank you! This can help me not only with my playing by mixing major and minors through these cord shapes, but it is a Tremendous Way to accompany other players, and not step on them, thank you so much! I have subscribed and I look forward to any of your lessons, and I’m glad that you will be having more lessons pertaining to this subject! Thank you!

  • @noahtenshen
    @noahtenshen Před rokem +1

    I find that using the pinky as the reference for the "triangle" shape E (as well as others up the fretboard) to be easiest. Nice lesson.

  • @jamesvanzyl4758
    @jamesvanzyl4758 Před měsícem +1

    Fantastic..

  • @rafa_guitar
    @rafa_guitar Před rokem

    I have a bunch of concepts and brilliant ideas to work on thanks to your channel, rock'em all!

  • @michaelcimmino6462
    @michaelcimmino6462 Před rokem +1

    I've just discovered your videos. You're an excellent teacher. Thank you. How far is Vancouver from New Jersey USA? LOL!

  • @benjaminifraimov5190
    @benjaminifraimov5190 Před rokem +1

    Great! once again!

  • @SKOVDEPETE
    @SKOVDEPETE Před rokem +1

    Ireally enjoyed your approach. Great lesson. Major chords next :-)

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Thanks! Already made one for major chord shapes, it's here: czcams.com/video/zP88N8wzqMM/video.html

  • @TroyTurnerHifi
    @TroyTurnerHifi Před rokem

    Thanks Blue, I'm going to try using the "triangle" shape more often... i keep forgetting about it.

  • @grooutube
    @grooutube Před rokem +1

    I really like the way you teach. thanks!

  • @pauldirac6243
    @pauldirac6243 Před rokem +2

    Seriously great channel. You are making me a rock star and I love it. Quick question, I'm moving from strictly acoustic guitar and wanting to branch out into electric. I love Eric Clapton and want to get a stratocaster. Is it ok to get a Squire Classic Vibe or should I hold out for the next paycheck to get real Fender Strat?

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +2

      If you love playing guitar, I think you should have a guitar you love. You can play that thing the rest of your life. If you can afford the real thing without breaking your budget or waiting too long, I'd recommend that.

  • @freespeech-advocate
    @freespeech-advocate Před rokem +1

    clearly explained as always mate, love your lessons 🤟😎🎸

  • @99vkh
    @99vkh Před rokem +1

    Very nice 👍

  • @StreetArtistsOfTheWorld
    @StreetArtistsOfTheWorld Před rokem +2

    Another good lesson, thanks man!
    Waiting for the blues turnarounds lesson till then dropping this comment and hitting that upvote :)

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Turnound video has been made, coming soon

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      ... I filmed it last week, just need to edit it. 😎

    • @StreetArtistsOfTheWorld
      @StreetArtistsOfTheWorld Před rokem

      @@GuitarLessonsVancouver Yay! 🥳🥳
      Looking forward to it!

    • @StreetArtistsOfTheWorld
      @StreetArtistsOfTheWorld Před rokem +1

      @@GuitarLessonsVancouver Hey again!
      Got a new suggestion for a lesson: 😋
      I often see 6,9 and 13 chords thrown in a blues by some of the big names, adding a different color to the same sounds. I know how to construct them but not sure when to use them (*properly*) in a blues (or any other progression) . Cheers!

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +1

      Sounds good! I'll put it on the list. Turnarounds should be coming this Saturday. Thanks again for the suggestions.

  • @robmandel3413
    @robmandel3413 Před rokem +1

    Amazing content as always. If you also learn the pentatonic shapes starting on the 5th string the shape is very similar to the full shape with the exception of the note on the B string being 1/2 step higher(F instead of an E). So you can play that shape over the Dm. It has most Am notes in it as well. And that note (F) is also in the A aeolian scale so it’s still diatonic to Am. And then the extension of that scale is the fourth shape, which is the tail end of the pentatonic run you did a few days ago.
    The triangle shape is an inversion chord. Perhaps a lesson on where the inversions and shapes are would be super helpful. That’s the one I’d love to see. Inversions sound so cool especially in context of a song because they imply other tones while still being the chord tone.
    Wish you were on YT much earlier!!

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Thanks Rob, good points you make here. Inversions will be in many of my videos over time for sure 😀

  • @marchallaert7372
    @marchallaert7372 Před rokem +1

    Great lesson! Thank you.

  • @reforma720
    @reforma720 Před rokem +1

    Great video! You are a very good teacher!

  • @doubletaper1453
    @doubletaper1453 Před rokem +1

    Great lesson, thank you for sharing.

  • @guylaurent8138
    @guylaurent8138 Před rokem

    Awesome lesson...

  • @kokoboss6312
    @kokoboss6312 Před rokem

    Thanks.. This is very usefull..

  • @keovongvilaykeo4799
    @keovongvilaykeo4799 Před rokem +1

    Great lessons thanks you 😊

  • @QBRX
    @QBRX Před rokem +1

    Good lesson, thanks.

  • @garygregg4597
    @garygregg4597 Před rokem +1

    Thanks!

  • @briandwi2504
    @briandwi2504 Před rokem +1

    Really practical ideas. Your soloing book is excellent. Any plans for the next one?

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Thanks! Hopefully I will have time this year to write book 2. It's just a lack of time that keeps me from doing it at this point

    • @briandwi2504
      @briandwi2504 Před rokem

      Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will just have to get your rhythm guitar book while waiting for the next lead one!

  • @blkleblanc
    @blkleblanc Před rokem +2

    Awesome video and a different prospective on triads. The "Stairway shape" is pictured to bar the 4 strings but I notice you just bar the top 3 strings; is it more comfortable that way? I feel playing the "Stairway shape" will set me up to also practice Hybrid picking and double stops because is also has that Jimmy vibe.

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Bruno! You can bar 4 or 3 stings on that. Not sure why I only hold 3 to be honest. Must just habit 😀

  • @jeffro.
    @jeffro. Před rokem +1

    Hey Blue, only a few minutes in, but i can't help but notice that the chord you're calling an Am is also a G7! At least i think it is, i don't have my guitar handy right now, so i can't compare the sound - just looking at the landmarks....
    Isn't it interesting how there are chords inside other chords sometimes?!

    • @GuitarLessonsVancouver
      @GuitarLessonsVancouver  Před rokem

      Hi Jeff, there definitely are ambiguous chord shapes on guitar. I don't know about Am also fitting a G7, but for example, Am7 is easily a C chord. You can always spell them out to check: Am7 is A C E G and C major is C E G. Even better C6 is C E G A. Same notes as Am7, different order 😀

  • @kip_san
    @kip_san Před rokem

    nice one blue, greetings from England, really enjoying the lessons from you. so much so that I ordered your book yesterday, just waiting for it to arrive tommorow. Looking forward to getting going with it. Are you going to do a subscription service at some point with more content, I would defiantly sign up to that.

  • @AZ-FPV
    @AZ-FPV Před rokem +3

    I kept thinking he will play Hotel California 😅

  • @user-om7ij4jh1t
    @user-om7ij4jh1t Před rokem

    I recently found your lesson videos. Thank you for those informative lessons. In this lesson video, I think that the chord shape you mentioned as hard to find its position is actually a simple transpostion from open Dm chord, right?

  • @cyrilmoussoki3193
    @cyrilmoussoki3193 Před rokem +2

    Interesting

  • @Jjj53214
    @Jjj53214 Před rokem +1

    Combine them with power chords as well.

  • @jayfreeman-eq5wm
    @jayfreeman-eq5wm Před 14 dny +1

    😂...superb..

  • @JPVanderbuilt
    @JPVanderbuilt Před rokem

    Diagonal line? I'd call it incline ramp.

  • @daverobbe6560
    @daverobbe6560 Před 9 měsíci

    I call it the Dire Straits D minor.

  • @Sias0
    @Sias0 Před rokem

    That cleared some stuff for me.😀 appreciate it