How to Use Diminished Chords in a Song or Chord Progression

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  • @zombieguitar
    @zombieguitar  Před 3 lety +5

    If you like these lessons, definitely check out www.zombieguitar.com/
    It is a one-of-a-kind site dedicated to helping guitarists to understand the fretboard and create their own music. You will love it!!

  • @jwsorrell
    @jwsorrell Před 3 lety +8

    This is the best diminished chord video I've seen for those who are just beginning having an interest in using these type of chords. Brian knows how to keep it simple but yet very useful.

  • @johnbrasher1495
    @johnbrasher1495 Před 3 lety +4

    Organizing and presenting lessons online is an art. I've watched hundreds of YT guys, and nobody explains or presents things better than Brian Kelly -- and without over-talking or using a lot of distracting stuff that isn't helpful. I watch few vids that are 25 minutes plus, but Brian's are always worth it, almost no fat. I'm amazed this channel is not 10x bigger.

  • @manzarmoezzi371
    @manzarmoezzi371 Před 5 lety +27

    You are the best teacher I've found on CZcams. I'm learning so much from you. Very smart ideas and tricks you share with us. Thank you

    • @michaelsmusic3532
      @michaelsmusic3532 Před 3 lety +3

      Are you kidding ? He's not the best on youtube. He's the best on the whole freakin' internet !!!

    • @CiaoMoody
      @CiaoMoody Před 2 lety

      I've been playing forever and totally agree that Brian Kelly is the absolute best. He tells you what he's going to tell you, he tells you and then he tells you what he told you and all very clearly!!! I love his video on 8 Ways to Use the Circle of Fifths.

  • @BillyReedMusic
    @BillyReedMusic Před 5 lety +14

    These diminished chords make me feel like I'm just learning how to play chords for the first time. Thanks for showing how to use them. They sound so nice!

    • @asdf9890
      @asdf9890 Před 5 lety +1

      I know! It feels like why the fuck can't my fingers do this, just like when I first learned basic chords.

    • @SylvanTuck
      @SylvanTuck Před 5 lety +3

      @@asdf9890 As long as you have that feeling of frustration... you are learning and not remaining stagnant. Try playing classical for a year. Nothing is the exact same from piece to piece ... only on section repeats. Builds character. Lol. You will not even think about odd changes after awhile ... couple years. Large stretches will take its place.

  • @barratt00
    @barratt00 Před 6 lety +1

    I really like the way that you teach, where it's not just rote memorization of shapes but you explain the meaning and function as well, and where it can be used.

  • @richardgreen2043
    @richardgreen2043 Před 4 lety +1

    Great teacher. Understood diminished chords, shapes and uses for the first time ever in many decades of trying to play guitar. Thank you Brian.

  • @jetduongofficial
    @jetduongofficial Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for this video. I've seen others which just showed the chords and some applications but you went one step over with the tricks to use alternative diminished chords on A string as well as triad, power diminished.. Excellent job!

  • @paulgorman3553
    @paulgorman3553 Před 5 lety +1

    Excellent lesson and very practical. Tks for demystifying diminished chords in an easy to understand format.

  • @Randy-if2zq
    @Randy-if2zq Před rokem

    Clear and concise, best explanation I have found so far! Thank you!

  • @davidconwell848
    @davidconwell848 Před rokem

    Thank you so much Brian for all that you give to the Guitar community. They say when the student is ready, the Master will appear. Years ago I was exposed to your lesson on diminished chords. Recently while surfing through other sites, I came across a quick video on Diminished chords. My appetite was raised, but I knew that to get a more comprehensive understanding, I had to to go to your site and search the topic. Yes, you do have the most clear, comprehensive and concise explanation on the topic. I will watch over and over to learn and refresh. Thank you for the parting of all of your knowledge and it’s clarity. You are a Sage!

  • @stewartlancaster2745
    @stewartlancaster2745 Před 4 lety +1

    Many thanks Brian, you've filled the gaps in my understanding.....cheers

  • @victorformosa2825
    @victorformosa2825 Před 2 lety

    Like how you explain it and keep it simple and easy to understand, the mark of a good tutor, thanks Brian.

  • @jamesbusch282
    @jamesbusch282 Před rokem

    Brian this is the best teaching on use of diminished chords I have seen. Thank you.

  • @thestonedrummer6147
    @thestonedrummer6147 Před 5 lety

    Savage lesson Brian, thanks a million for all your lessons, you have been a great guide for me on my guitar journey 👍

  • @streetmansam5073
    @streetmansam5073 Před 6 lety +1

    Best lesson I’ve seen on diminished chords!! Top man thanks for the great info

  • @butthole4185
    @butthole4185 Před 3 lety +1

    Direct and to the point. Great lesson.

  • @mbaaden
    @mbaaden Před 5 lety

    Great lesson! I like how you put them in context. Thank you

  • @1cleandude
    @1cleandude Před 2 lety

    Really awesome lesson Brian thanks for your time and expertise! Subbed!🙏🏻

  • @skintslots
    @skintslots Před 4 lety

    Found your vids and free courses only very recently but your methods and teaching style are very easy to understand,even for an older beginner like me. Keep up your good work.

  • @crisprtalk6963
    @crisprtalk6963 Před 4 lety

    the half diminished are my fav. sound great! Excellent lesson. Thank you.

  • @dat219
    @dat219 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for laying out the knowledge you have . It has elevated my performaning and shear enjoyment of the guitar. Again many thanks

    • @zombieguitar
      @zombieguitar  Před 5 lety

      Hey no problem...thanks for checkin out my vids!

  • @cherrybullet1
    @cherrybullet1 Před 6 lety

    A very easy to understand lesson.Great job Brian!

  • @macjam9090
    @macjam9090 Před 4 lety

    really enjoyed the lesson and learned so much you never stop learning in life and you can never stop learning on the guitar. thank you

  • @christopherscranton7995

    cool stuff explained in way that makes these type of chords so useful, finally! Thanks for opening a whole new world! Instant subscribe

  • @brianmccrory3778
    @brianmccrory3778 Před 5 lety

    This is great! Thank you Brian!! I needed this!

  • @zeevsoler2154
    @zeevsoler2154 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. The best lesson on the subject, modestly, without bells and whistles.

  • @sadmanislam3226
    @sadmanislam3226 Před 3 lety

    you have explained stuff most tutors just don't bother to. you answered the questions before getting asked. thanks

  • @digitalian2022
    @digitalian2022 Před 2 lety

    This was really cool to learn. Thanks for the hard work.

  • @joseph-ow1hf
    @joseph-ow1hf Před 5 lety

    Thanks!! Just the lesson I wanted when I ran a search for using diminished chords on guitar. Added to my bookmarks.

  • @kirkhunter146
    @kirkhunter146 Před 9 měsíci

    Really good teacher, explains things really concisely with a view to not confusing a student. Also explains music theory and chord construction using shapes not just note names and terms, which is the way guitar players often approach the fretboard.

    • @zombieguitar
      @zombieguitar  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks Kirk! Much appreciated 😀🎸

  • @cenos8521
    @cenos8521 Před 5 lety

    Vert cool Brian !! Thanks very much for making this video .

  • @SylvanTuck
    @SylvanTuck Před 5 lety

    Thanks. Really helps me with applying and placement of diminished.

  • @peterakinduro
    @peterakinduro Před 4 lety

    Your guitar lesson was amazing,i really enjoyed this lesson on Diminished chord Bravo.

  • @martynspooner5822
    @martynspooner5822 Před 5 lety +1

    Brilliantly explained thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @josephdalessandro9724
    @josephdalessandro9724 Před 6 lety +2

    Cool, just opened another door. Will watch this again to really get the feel of it and try the open spaces. Thanks 😎☕️🎸

  • @asdf9890
    @asdf9890 Před 5 lety

    So much knowledge here, thanks for sharing Brian.

  • @kavehjypsy
    @kavehjypsy Před 5 lety +1

    Brother thank you for the knowledge you sharing and thank you for the way you sharing it. Right to the point, simple, clear and practical. I salute you!

  • @stangiannopoulos8537
    @stangiannopoulos8537 Před 5 lety

    Absolutely fantastic lesson!

  • @raysmusicgamesgearreviews4336

    Interesting take most of these types of chords are also very well used in jazz guitar as well, great lesson thx for the insight your super awesome dude. 👍

  • @martypello7870
    @martypello7870 Před 5 lety

    Holy shit!! I've been watching your videos all morning and I finally understand what a 1,5,6,4 progression is! I'm learning 😁 legend 🤟🏽

  • @nicolasc.1968
    @nicolasc.1968 Před 3 lety

    Very very instructive. Thanks a lot!

  • @malw2452
    @malw2452 Před 6 lety

    Excellent lesson. Very clearly stated as usual. Thanks

  • @gynoid74
    @gynoid74 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the lessons brain, i have learned so much from your vids, you are the best music teacher ever : )

  • @askerdog1
    @askerdog1 Před 7 lety

    great instructional videos intelligently broke down and explained and put to work , great job and playing BRIAN

  • @kingtriplebbb5347
    @kingtriplebbb5347 Před 5 lety +1

    Sir. You explain that thing beautifully I am beginning to understand this thing 🙏 👍

  • @Newfoundmike
    @Newfoundmike Před rokem +1

    I feel ENLIGHTENED THANKS

  • @greeneyent
    @greeneyent Před 6 lety

    You're a very good teacher. Thank you!

  • @MAL1C10US1NT3NT
    @MAL1C10US1NT3NT Před 6 lety

    That song ‘Asked You Twice’ by The Alternate Routes has a really good example of a diminished chord. I was getting frustrated trying to figure the progression by ear, till I watched this.💡thx Bri

  • @graciousmwambira5412
    @graciousmwambira5412 Před 4 lety +1

    Sir you are one of the best teachers on CZcams.

  • @rocky7232
    @rocky7232 Před 4 lety

    Very good stuff, learned a lot more about diminished chords.

  • @pinakadhikari2386
    @pinakadhikari2386 Před 10 měsíci

    Keep it up , all you had said , definitely amazing ❤

  • @jennywren8937
    @jennywren8937 Před 5 lety +1

    Good info. for keyboard players too. Thanks, you are a good teacher.

  • @mickeho
    @mickeho Před 5 lety

    Hi Brian. You have explained the diminished chord very clearly as I was struggling what the heck is it all about. Thanks Brian

  • @Michael-bl4no
    @Michael-bl4no Před rokem

    Cool lesson. Thank you dude

  • @mykhelderian
    @mykhelderian Před 5 lety

    Thank you. Well thought out presentation.

  • @polalias
    @polalias Před 4 lety

    Thanks, man! Such a nice lesson.

  • @theavitaravitar1884
    @theavitaravitar1884 Před 2 lety

    What a great Lesson!

  • @bobbyhavoc26262000
    @bobbyhavoc26262000 Před 3 lety

    Best lesson ever thank you so much!

  • @realcygnus
    @realcygnus Před 6 lety +2

    good info.......as per usual.......another VERY interesting fact imo RE: full diminished chords is that you can flat'n ANY 1 of its 4 notes to get a unique plain old 7th chord .......so from ANY particular shape/location(much easier to recognize on a piano) you can get "instant access" to 4 different 7th Chords......example a Cdim Chord's note's are C, Eb, F#, A.....so if you lower the 1st note C to a B & you got a B7 Chord , or lower the 2nd note Eb to a D & you got a D7 Chord or lower the 3rd note F# to an F & you got an F7 Chord or lower the 4th Note A to a G# & you got a G#7 Chord ! The fact that it "evenly" divides the octave is thE main reason for its interesting properties. This goes for Augmented AKA "+" chords too, except its enharmonic every 4 frets instead of 3, so you only get 3 unique positions per octave with augmented chords instead of the 4 unique positions per octave that you get with the diminished (4 x 3 = 12 or 3 x 4 = 12 divisions per octave). ...edit while on the subject I may as well mention that sus chords also have enharmonic properties too. For example a Csus2 has the same notes as a Gsus4 &/or a Csus4 has the same notes as an Fsus 2 .......so Xsus2 = X+5sus4 &/or Xsus4 = X+4sus2.....that works backwards/inverse too +4 = -5 and/or +5 = -4 that is ascending 5ths = descending 4ths &/or ascending 4ths = descending 5ths, like as per the circle of 5ths(NOT to be confusing)...if you think about it/play around with it you'll get it. Good Luck !

  • @zazoomatt
    @zazoomatt Před rokem

    Was Thirsting for this, to know this !

  • @laurieespi4828
    @laurieespi4828 Před 3 lety

    Thanks mate, well done!

  • @peterevans9332
    @peterevans9332 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the lesson, I learned a lot!

  • @markbelanger5757
    @markbelanger5757 Před 5 lety

    Thanks man ! Great lesson.

  • @syahirlaiho7670
    @syahirlaiho7670 Před 3 lety

    Tqvm.. Ur so knowledgeable.. Easy to understand

  • @mike-ue4wy
    @mike-ue4wy Před 3 lety

    Brian, I am always amazed at what a good teacher you are. I am just now learning the diminished stuff. I got the idea someplace that the diminished chord be viewd as belonging and resolving to, the chord that is 1 step higher. To my ear it doesn;t sound as good if you do like a 1-4- 4#dim and don't resolve to the 5, for example. I don't know the exact rules, I could be missing something. As always, great lesson.

  • @xebus1
    @xebus1 Před 4 lety

    Demystified diminished chords for me finally. Much respect my man

  • @GreatbarrierislandtourismCoNz

    Really good shit mate !!

  • @inflames66676
    @inflames66676 Před 6 lety

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @CIOWhitepapers
    @CIOWhitepapers Před 6 lety

    Fantastic teacher.

  • @rayw.3295
    @rayw.3295 Před 4 lety

    great instructional lesson

  • @doggy7210
    @doggy7210 Před 6 lety

    Awesome lesson man. Thanks a bunch!!

    • @zombieguitar
      @zombieguitar  Před 6 lety

      Elijah Davenport thanks for checkin it out!

  • @curtiscooper8579
    @curtiscooper8579 Před 3 lety

    This helped me so much!! I’m a changed man, thanks!!!!

  • @xrmarty2005
    @xrmarty2005 Před 6 lety

    Thank you again. Excellent instructional video. the only thing is that I would have loved to see how all these chord relate to each other musically (example shown at 5:26) at the beginning of the video.. It puts things in musical perspective right from the start for dummies like me :)

  • @cecildijoux6179
    @cecildijoux6179 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Brian !

  • @ed6322cal
    @ed6322cal Před 5 lety

    Excellent lesson

  • @TimeMarchesOn
    @TimeMarchesOn Před 4 lety

    Great video thanks so much.

  • @salsplace
    @salsplace Před 4 lety

    Very well explained!

  • @progame6049
    @progame6049 Před 4 lety

    tq bro..u are master of guitar lesson

  • @josevillanueva1991
    @josevillanueva1991 Před 11 měsíci

    Well done thank you

  • @Inomya
    @Inomya Před 4 lety +1

    use of diminished chord inversions in 19:49 is what really opened eyes for me lol.

  • @aldrinf.cabudol4252
    @aldrinf.cabudol4252 Před 3 lety

    Besttt teacherrr you deserve the million subscriber mannn!!!!

    • @michaelsmusic3532
      @michaelsmusic3532 Před 3 lety

      You know it !!!
      Let's spread the word and get him past a million ... he more than deserves it !!!

  • @thomasschweitzer3368
    @thomasschweitzer3368 Před 7 lety

    Thx for sharing - great lesson

    • @zombieguitar
      @zombieguitar  Před 7 lety

      You are very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @roblaher4146
    @roblaher4146 Před 4 lety

    great lesson

  • @UnfinishedBusiness886
    @UnfinishedBusiness886 Před 4 lety

    cool showing how this works for guitar in simple form and i can see what it means

  • @patrickpirker1634
    @patrickpirker1634 Před 2 lety

    very helpful!

  • @Dcba964
    @Dcba964 Před 6 lety

    Awesome lesson from a very cool man!

  • @vtphan2012
    @vtphan2012 Před rokem

    Great explanation. Thank you. You referred to Part 2 in the video. Which video is part 2? Thanks.

  • @stonkthecat
    @stonkthecat Před 6 lety

    Well explained Brian

  • @keithh8661
    @keithh8661 Před 4 lety

    How cool,thanks

  • @MarcosxLPx
    @MarcosxLPx Před 5 lety

    Thank you.

  • @dronai
    @dronai Před 7 lety

    Great video, thanks !

  • @JamesJohnson-hb1me
    @JamesJohnson-hb1me Před 6 lety

    Thank you!!!

  • @Korn1holio
    @Korn1holio Před 3 lety +1

    One of the best, if not the best, lessons on diminished chords I've seen.

  • @The_Invisible_Man
    @The_Invisible_Man Před 3 lety

    Awesome

  • @warrenlblanchette
    @warrenlblanchette Před 7 lety +23

    you are very knowledgeable

  • @straightshooter8662
    @straightshooter8662 Před 5 lety +1

    A great way to use them is between whole steps. Say from c- d you would put in the diminished on the c#. Actually if you drop any of the notes in a diminished chord down one it becomes the root of a dominant 7th chord

    • @zombieguitar
      @zombieguitar  Před 5 lety

      Good point!

    • @mikeknight9885
      @mikeknight9885 Před 5 lety +2

      "Hey now you're a rockstar! Get the show on....." That's exactly what he does in the that song, sneaks in the C# flat 5 on his way from C5 to D5. Works nice!

  • @moneylee1018
    @moneylee1018 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the lesson

  • @bobbyhavoc26262000
    @bobbyhavoc26262000 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @markstevens2937
    @markstevens2937 Před 5 lety

    blew my mind