How to Build EVERY Chord on Guitar | How Chords Are Named | Chord Formula Guitar

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  • Want to Learn how to Build EVERY Chord on guitar? and Understand How Chords Are Named? Watch this GUITAR LESSON and I Will show you the STEP BY STEP method to BUILD EVERY CHORD on GUITAR in every key using intervals and chord formula...this is Guitar Music Theory MADE EASY!!
    How many chords are there in guitar? well the answer is ALOT... and the truth is that professional Guitarists don't memorize 1000 + chord shapes. What we do However is Learn how chords are made on guitar using Chord construction allowing you to Learn how to make all chords on guitar and build chords from scales. knowing how chords are named/how chords are built and how chords are Constructed Does NOT have to be difficult you simply need to know the answer to the question 'what is chord formula?' so in this Fully Animated Lesson I will walk you through how to read and interpret chord names using chord formula which will give you the building blocks of which intervals or notes you need to build chords. I give many practical examples of how to build all chords on guitar with easy to understand music theory for guitar. so if you are interested in chord construction and wish to BUILD ALL CHORDS on guitar which will hopefully also help you to learn how to make your chords sound better or at least more interesting and finally ditch the '1001 chords for guitar' book forever then I welcome you to to Learn the secrets of music theory for guitar and Learn all chord types, How Chords Are Named and how to make them using chord formula!
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    0:00 introduction to building all chords on guitar
    0:18 The Major Scale for Guitar
    0:35 PART 1 - What is Chord Formula?
    1:10 TRIADS explained
    2:05 SUS Chords explained
    2:44 6th Chords explained
    3:17 7th Chords explained
    5:10 Diminished 7th Chords explained
    5:30 Half diminished Chords explained
    5:59 How do you Work out a Chord from it's name?
    7:37 Recommended Book For Jazz Chord examples
    7:59 What are Chord Extensions? (9th, 11th, 13th)?
    8:54 What is a 9th Chord?
    9:37 What is an 11th Chord?
    10:33 What is a 13th Chord?
    10:55 TRIMMING THE FAT
    12:14 What is an add9 chord on guitar?
    12:32 How do you read Chord Symbols?
    13:46 PART 2 - Applying this to the Fretboard
    16:45 What is an Altered chord for guitar?
    16:53 Altered Dominant Chords explained
    17:28 Now You Can Build All Chords (well done)
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Komentáře • 882

  • @Samjamguitar
    @Samjamguitar  Před 2 lety +35

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    • @inspexinc
      @inspexinc Před rokem +5

      Ok, been watching your vids. They're good. To cover the multiple ways of learning, it would be *super helpful* if you could add the sounds of what you're stating and showing (instead of a "blip" sound), so there may be an audible connection to the words and pictures. Thanks for your hard work!

    • @furrycircuitry2378
      @furrycircuitry2378 Před 7 měsíci +2

      Hey dude I found alot of theory videos a bit difficult to understand but your video was perfect balance of information and how to play it and when!

    • @Fake_Jesus
      @Fake_Jesus Před měsícem

      Sam. The link to your merch doesn't work for me...

  • @lordflatworm
    @lordflatworm Před 7 měsíci +158

    I’m an elderly Roman statesman who’s been playing the electric xylophone for 900 years. This is the most comprehensive list of chord types that I’ve ever seen anywhere.

  • @TheLochs
    @TheLochs Před rokem +460

    I'm a music teacher who has been teaching theory for over 25 years. This is a very comprehensive lesson on chord theory. well done!

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před rokem +16

      Cheers!

    • @oklkllk
      @oklkllk Před rokem +3

      How much would you charge to teach music theory per hour on zoom?

    • @raysist5020
      @raysist5020 Před 11 měsíci +2

      If you a Music teacher, SO WHY WOULD YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO THAN HEAH???????????????

    • @user-eg4nj5mw1d
      @user-eg4nj5mw1d Před 11 měsíci

      @@raysist5020probably looking to find extra material to provide for his students as a supplement to the lessons he gives

    • @darthjarjar1101
      @darthjarjar1101 Před 9 měsíci +6

      @@raysist5020 pure curiosity most likely

  • @daveallsopp4394
    @daveallsopp4394 Před 3 lety +495

    I stopped myself from commenting on this all week, until I watched over and over. This Sam, is by far the greatest lesson on chord building that I’ve ever watched. Thanks mate for your hard work and easy to follow lesson, and the other videos on your site 👍🏻🇬🇧🎸

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 3 lety +31

      Thank you very much Dave!! Comments like this make it all worth it🙂

    • @TheAtticradio
      @TheAtticradio Před rokem +5

      Definetely only watched a few seconds and this is gonna be watched by me a lot !!

    • @dingdang3845
      @dingdang3845 Před rokem +3

      I have to reply after watching this once. I’m not stupid lol, unless you ask an ex… 😂😂😂 but I’m gonna have to watch this over and over as well. Not that it’s confusing or a bad video, just to process lol

    • @Nineveh-bh4rs
      @Nineveh-bh4rs Před rokem +3

      Yep, one of the if not THE best guitar chord tutorial for begginers on youtube.

    • @paulthomasmiller1842
      @paulthomasmiller1842 Před rokem +3

      I agree 100%.

  • @mitchroger3671
    @mitchroger3671 Před 8 měsíci +28

    Homie you just made me realize how easy this stuff is the most intimidating part is learning the fret board to incorporate this knowledge

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 8 měsíci +6

      It doesn't have to be difficult! Hope you get on well with the rest of the videos on my channel!

  • @gemaf
    @gemaf Před rokem +30

    I had a music teacher who drilled theory into my head. Years later I am so happy he did. For those of you who did not get formal training I highly recommend this video. It is streamlined for perfect understanding. If you need to, break it down into sections. Thank you to the professor behind this lesson.

  • @AndrewSacoman
    @AndrewSacoman Před rokem +85

    This channel is criminally underrated. One of the most straightforward approaches I’ve ever seen. All your channel content is so clear, well laid out, and easy to follow other creators should be jealous. Keep it up I’m learning loads.

  • @ThatkidthatpwnsXP
    @ThatkidthatpwnsXP Před rokem +78

    Been trying to get music theory under my belt as a guitar player these last few weeks but this is just the most clear and well layed out video on chord building I've seen. Many thanks

  • @aa.mirezZ
    @aa.mirezZ Před rokem +21

    I can NOT believe I NEVER thought to apply this strategy to the major scale. If you base it off of the major scale positions on both strings (E and A) you can create the chords across the neck on all strings and experiment with different chord voicing’s/inversions. Thank you so much! This was eye opening

  • @RyRobCon
    @RyRobCon Před 10 měsíci +19

    I’m six minutes into this and it is already one of the finest, most worthwhile lessons I’ve had. Cheers.

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Very much appreciated!

    • @Junior-es7mu
      @Junior-es7mu Před 3 měsíci +1

      Fe so many teacher complicate this , I fully understood how all this works now

  • @davegarski1548
    @davegarski1548 Před rokem +17

    As a guitar teacher, I teach this stuff everyday. This is a fantastic video - outlining the basics of chord structures. Very useful video. Thanks!

  • @MakiNoAtorie
    @MakiNoAtorie Před 7 dny +1

    This is so cool! I'm starting to play guitar after almost 15 years away from it and you made all my war flashbacks vanish with just one video.

  • @johnjohnson3709
    @johnjohnson3709 Před rokem +2

    Every guitar player should learn theory. I learned it and it has helped me. As you said, you don’t have to memorize any of this. I never did but I know the whole neck of my guitar.

  • @bryancotter9602
    @bryancotter9602 Před rokem +11

    Clear, concise, articulate, simplified, logical and visual. This is the best laid out explanation I have ever seen. Thank you Sam.

  • @Snarkapotamus
    @Snarkapotamus Před rokem +47

    This is SO much easier for keyboard players! I've played keys and guitar for 50-years now and what you've described is actually pretty trivial once it's shown in context. It's when you have to contort your hands into unnatural positions on the guitar that this becomes REALLY difficult! For a keyboardist, it's a piece of cake...

    • @Scrub_Lord-en7cq
      @Scrub_Lord-en7cq Před rokem +1

      50!?

    • @Snarkapotamus
      @Snarkapotamus Před rokem +1

      @@Scrub_Lord-en7cq - Actually, it's about to be 51...started in 1972!

    • @SteveMeiers
      @SteveMeiers Před rokem +2

      Funny thing, as a guitar player, I have the same contortion issues about playing keyboard. Especially regarding the visual aspect and transposing. It's so so much easier on guitar, IMHO. As long as I'm playing in C or G (and maybe A) piano is great fun. I've come this far, so what's with those horn players and that whole Bb thing? Talk about a guitarist nightmare? Until you tune down two frets, problem solved. Can't do that (easily) on a wooden piano tho.
      Rant over.
      What a cool channel and batch of videos on chord theory!

    • @Snarkapotamus
      @Snarkapotamus Před rokem +4

      @@SteveMeiers - Keyboard layouts are consistent from end to end. The B string screws up that consistency on guitar...

    • @SteveMeiers
      @SteveMeiers Před rokem +1

      @@Snarkapotamus - Some players are tuning in all 4ths now to solve that. That's also what I love about mandolin tho. You got me on that one.

  • @brewcology
    @brewcology Před rokem +13

    This is the chord builder tutorial any budding guitarists will ever need. Clear, simple and so easy to follow. Cheers🍻

  • @romienomie
    @romienomie Před dnem +1

    I have watched this long enough now that it is starting to make sense

  • @virtualnuke-bl5ym
    @virtualnuke-bl5ym Před rokem +1

    Wow. 5 years ago when I joined my high school's jazz band as a guitarist, I had never even seen a single chord symbol in my life. Triangles... circles... sharp this, add that, omit this... i was completely lost.
    I had to make Flashcards for every single chord on every song we played for 6 months until I could actually keep up with the band. I didn't understand the theory behind it at the time. I just learned one shape at one spot for each chord, which did make jumping around the fretboard really hard! But man. Those 6 months of brutal practice for hours and hours every day could've been condensed into maybe a month or less if I had this video. Awesome job!

  • @premshah7685
    @premshah7685 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Being a self-taught guitarist, I always thought that the naming of chords was so confusing until I learnt some basic major, minor, augmented and diminished triads and watched this video today ! You made it so easy man ! ❤ Thanks !❤️🔥✨💪

  • @thedorito5434
    @thedorito5434 Před rokem +2

    I'm so glad I found this channel

  • @MacDeStroir
    @MacDeStroir Před měsícem

    I learned more in 17 minuntes than I have in the last 25 years. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for this.

  • @StarDarkAshes
    @StarDarkAshes Před rokem +5

    This is seriously the easiest most fastest straight forward lesson on this that exists on CZcams that I found so far and although I am not new to MusicTheory or chord construction, I stumbled upon this video and just randomly clicked on it and was more interested to see if this could help my sister who is just starting out with MusicTheory and I am definitely going to share this with her because for an absolute beginner this is so clear. Great video!

  • @ryanpierce5460
    @ryanpierce5460 Před rokem +3

    I came across this video because I wanted to start playing again after taking a long period off of not playing guitar. This is a great refresher and a time saver as I refresh my memory on what I learned years ago. Thanks for the help and greatly appreciated.

  • @cwize
    @cwize Před rokem +12

    This is so well-articulated, and I wish my guitar teacher oh so many years ago had taught me this. Brilliant, concise, valuable. Thank you.

  • @andydug
    @andydug Před 3 lety +8

    This is up there with the best channels. Understanding how it all works made easy. Thanks

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for the kind words Andy it's great to see you coming back for every Lesson 👍👍

  • @joshc6551
    @joshc6551 Před rokem +5

    This is insanely helpful, in 17 minutes (actually more like 30 cause i took way to many notes) this helped me understand everything i was missing about chord naming and finding the intervals and notes within those chords.
    Video deserves more than the one like i can give

  • @sheilasimpson7092
    @sheilasimpson7092 Před měsícem +1

    You should be able to reach 300k subscribers in the next four months! Push one video per day. Break this video into smaller chunks and push them out separately. Excellent content.

  • @makendo17
    @makendo17 Před rokem +1

    Give this guy the award, for best guy.
    This is so straight forward and perfect

  • @Levi-lo6gu
    @Levi-lo6gu Před 10 měsíci +2

    After literally wasting 4 days of searching different videos I finally found this masterpiece thank you bud u taught in very interesting way keep it up 🎉

  • @dandavis1023
    @dandavis1023 Před rokem +2

    Sam is the best theory and guitar instructor of all time. I would recommend subscribing and start from the beginning to learn and advance your skills in learning how to play a guitar…period! Thanks Sam

  • @carlos-olaechea
    @carlos-olaechea Před rokem +4

    You should be applauded for the quality and effectiveness of this video. You covered everything from most basic to the more complex without it ever getting confusing and still managing to keep it as concise as possible. It's really a simple concept but it's easy to get lost without a visual guide, and the changing graphics were perfectly timed to make it clear for everyone.

  • @digs-
    @digs- Před rokem +2

    I now realize why knowing your scales is so important. Super helpful

    • @MusiciansReflib
      @MusiciansReflib Před rokem

      True, but when it comes to building chords you only need the major scale. All chord formulas, ever, are applied to major scales, Only.

  • @distantsails
    @distantsails Před 3 lety +6

    Sometimes you find yourself idly descending the CZcams search results, into the oblivion of videos with triple digit views. And sometimes when you're in there, you find gold. This is it. 🥇

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you very much🙂🙂 this particular lesson took alot of time/effort so a comment like this means alot...feel free to check out any of my other Lessons👍👍

    • @distantsails
      @distantsails Před 3 lety +2

      @@Samjamguitar Don't worry, it shows! I really enjoyed your presentation. You've got pretty much (Well, in my opinion ha) the perfect blend of humour to keep it entertaining. Dry dead pan delivery with bizarre stock images is a surefire laugh from me. But moreover your voice is also just calm and pleasant as narration. I'm really green in the music world and I'm still coming to grips with even basic theory, so this did great job demystifying chord construction for me, which previously seemed like 50% black magic. The sound effects, animations, and repeated guided breakdowns of the chord formulas made it all really easy to follow along with. Still, by the end I had trouble keeping all the new information together, so I'm gonna have to do a few repeat viewings as you recommended haha. For sure going to watch more of your videos!

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 3 lety +2

      Best summary of my channel's general teaching approach I've heard so far 👌👌 Glad that it's all coming across in the way I intended 🙂 if you have any suggestions for further lessons then feel free to leave them in the comments...I have a list I'm working through but always on the look out for new ideas... Oh and ring that NOTICATION BELL 🔔 if you haven't already 👍

    • @aretejamodi
      @aretejamodi Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely golden!

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Kirk 🙂🙂🙂 feel free to share this with anyone who might like this👍

  • @bengun1
    @bengun1 Před rokem +2

    So much education going on here. I slowed it down so I could follow it better. Excellent stuff! Thanks....

  • @coldmv
    @coldmv Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much. I have been searching something like this for HOURS. This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. I now understand everything.

  • @Fake_Jesus
    @Fake_Jesus Před měsícem

    I can't begin to over exaggerate how much this lesson brings together guitar mechanics for me.
    The more you put into this, the more it gives.

  •  Před rokem +3

    This is probably the easiest and fastest way to lean all chords with no tears. This teaching method is stunning by its simplicity and visuals. Congratulations to the creators! Greetings from 🇵🇦

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před rokem

      Thanks! It's just me! ...would be nice to have a team of editors etc it would certainly make things easier!

  • @jaysteele7146
    @jaysteele7146 Před rokem +1

    Next up inversions and drop chords. What a fabulous tutorial. Should be where any musician starts. Great job sir!

  • @H.p1324
    @H.p1324 Před měsícem +1

    It’ll definitely have to watch this multiple times to fully retain it all, but this is the lesson I’ve been searching for. Thanks man💯

  • @maurovvi
    @maurovvi Před rokem +1

    Watched almost every video, and stil CANNOT BELIEVE that I found you. WONDERFUL WORK. Thanks.

  • @Lori_makesmusic
    @Lori_makesmusic Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is the absolute best guitar lesson video I have ever watched

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks Lori! I really appreciate it!!

  • @danedoering
    @danedoering Před rokem +4

    I found this video very helpful, especially when naming unusual chord voicings on guitar. There was a song a friend wrote that used a open G grip up two frets (from low E to high e strings the frets would be 5-4-0-0-0-5). I now know this would be referred to as an A11 chord as it contains scale degrees 1 3 b7 9 and 11.

  • @jimt2221
    @jimt2221 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for this lesson. I guess it was the right timing for me. I knew this chord theory should all make sense finally. Thank you for taking it home for me. Yes, I thought the same. Why have a book with 1000 chords. Huh ???

  • @mihuionut3721
    @mihuionut3721 Před rokem +2

    Best video I have seen till now, about this topic. Thank you!

  • @crazygirlfun1
    @crazygirlfun1 Před rokem +6

    W H A T T H E H E C K this is most digestible explanation and presentation of theory on the guitar (western music in general) I've ever seen in my life! All in less than 20 mins. You are the real MVP 🏆

  • @vin4216
    @vin4216 Před 16 dny

    I love this one! Straightforward and no bs talk.

  • @sairaghubobbadhi1163
    @sairaghubobbadhi1163 Před 7 měsíci +2

    I search in some websites and some classes in yt about for these chords no one explain like this
    But u r explanation is superb 😊

  • @etangrun1406
    @etangrun1406 Před rokem +2

    Probably the clearest, most concise explanation of chord theory I have seen (including in school).

  • @Airsoft0skater
    @Airsoft0skater Před rokem +2

    This was extremely well done!

  • @navjotsingh7360
    @navjotsingh7360 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Now I have watched this video twice with obviously watching some sections repeatedly. I hope to watch it twice more.

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 8 měsíci

      Fantastic! Thank you for watching repeatedly!

  • @Flyright07
    @Flyright07 Před rokem +1

    This should be at the top of every guitar lesson search on CZcams. OMG, I'm just now contemplating the number of hours that this video could have saved guitarists. Very well done video!

  • @fioletow3920
    @fioletow3920 Před rokem +1

    How come I've never known that? It's really that easy. Stunning!

  • @amiinadab
    @amiinadab Před 11 měsíci +1

    wow, watch this video entirely took me like an hour, but I can feel how the knowledge is coming to stay

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's fantastic! Yes this is a subject that once it clicks you have it forever!

  • @lynncarter4964
    @lynncarter4964 Před rokem +2

    You are ripping through it but amazingly I get it. You have constructed this explanation very well. It may take me a long time to learn it all but at least I can understand it now. Thanks.

  • @Corey_G
    @Corey_G Před rokem +2

    *** Yes, Finally the video I was wanting to make …. but, yours is explained perfectly!!!
    Excellent Explanation, Thanks For Making this ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    😊👍👍👍

  • @Whiteyy191
    @Whiteyy191 Před rokem +1

    I don’t usually comment on stuff but your channel is the best guitar theory crash course I’ve ever had.

  • @ka0h_
    @ka0h_ Před 2 lety +5

    This is by far the best lesson I’ve ever watched about this subject. It helps a lot, it’s just so good and well explained. I’m recommending this to my friends!

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 2 lety +1

      Wow, thank you! Be sure to check out my other Lessons also...plenty more where that came from👍

  • @mrbadiuzzaman
    @mrbadiuzzaman Před rokem +2

    This one simple and straightforward explanation has demystified the basis behind chord names as well as help to find the varying possible chords behind any root note within a melody. Subscribed with thanks from Malaysia.

  • @alda2086
    @alda2086 Před 3 lety +20

    Oh wow 👏 appreciate all the time and effort you must have put into making this video 😯 really good content. Thank you SamJamGuitar 😊

  • @nickos2079
    @nickos2079 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I dont think there is anything i can add that hasn't been covered by the myriad odf positive comments on this video but wow, what a fantastic teaching resource. I take my hat off to you Maestro.

  • @andrejgregoric1324
    @andrejgregoric1324 Před rokem +1

    This is excellent! I needed 40 years just to find this out. Thx so much...

  • @FPVMgunit13
    @FPVMgunit13 Před rokem +1

    This is awesome... absolutely love all your content...thank you so much 🔥

  • @donaldbutcher1260
    @donaldbutcher1260 Před rokem +1

    Simple, straightforward and easy to understand. Brilliant!

  • @RayMancha
    @RayMancha Před rokem +3

    This here is top notch "Golden Video"...
    Thank you for taking the time to explain the formulas for chords.
    The way you've layed it out to understand is inspiring, and simply superb.

  • @davidwhite3325
    @davidwhite3325 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I have been playing guitar for 10 years and never completely understood theory... this video alone has helped more than those 10 years

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 11 měsíci

      Glad to hear it! When you realise how chords are constructed everything starts to fall into place and make sense! I would recommend going through my other videos too!

  • @bradders5974
    @bradders5974 Před rokem +2

    absolutely top class lesson. Clear, well-paced and to the point. Thank you for demystifying. I will watch many (many!) times.

  • @ProfessorFlowers
    @ProfessorFlowers Před rokem +1

    I'm coming to guitar from piano. It has always been really hard for me to understand what's happening on guitar without understanding how to build chords on it. This video really helped things click. Thank you!!!

  • @edwardpurkis6432
    @edwardpurkis6432 Před rokem +1

    I cannot add anything to the other comments here. No superlatives adequately describe the clarity and usefulness of this lesson. I have listened to jazz musicians spelling chords and despaired of ever understanding the theory. I read music fairly well - enough to sight read a song accompaniment on the piano.
    I am however compelled to add my comment just out of gratitude- in short, you sir Rock! Thank you!

  • @i8764theKevassitant
    @i8764theKevassitant Před 5 měsíci +1

    I was saying yay out loud every time something clicked. Man i wish i took guitar seriously as a teen. Havent played in ten years but i have the itch at 26 and this video has given me hope in playing better than i had before

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Dust off that guitar! I'm glad the video helped! now just pick it up and get started again!.. checkout my playlists, all theory lessons are in one playlist and all lead guitar improv are in another!

    • @i8764theKevassitant
      @i8764theKevassitant Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@SamjamguitarI've been back in about a month but my friends wanna jam and they know this stuff so I just wanna jam better instead of trying to noodle terribly. I'll get it. All the comments are true. Other videos kinda lose you immediately. This is tricky but I think I got it.

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 5 měsíci

      Awesome 👌 let me know how you get on! I also have a PATREON which I make regular video Lessons for Patrons who request them if that ever seems useful to you!

  • @philippineAI
    @philippineAI Před rokem +1

    This is the first time I understood how chords works 😮

  • @calebb2134
    @calebb2134 Před rokem +1

    I have been looking for a video to explain this for months. I have finally found you. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO!

  • @luispeinado889
    @luispeinado889 Před rokem +2

    Excelente vídeo. Muchisimas gracias por compartir tu trabajo.

  • @aquadrive3324
    @aquadrive3324 Před rokem +1

    Best ever explanation i have experienced in years. Perfection.

  • @RyanLeeW
    @RyanLeeW Před rokem +4

    This is literally incredible, I'm someone who needs to understand before I can do, and this channel so far has been a goldmine for this. Thanks for all your work 👊

  • @zenidacarter5061
    @zenidacarter5061 Před rokem +1

    Excellent and lucid pedagogy. Looking forward to a repeat on the A and D strings please.

  • @waynemiller6070
    @waynemiller6070 Před rokem +1

    I have played music my whole life. I took a couple years of music theory in college and took guitar lessons from a Berkeley graduate who stressed music theory and also the realbook. I can tell you, that this is all very well explained here.

  • @maxkelter3561
    @maxkelter3561 Před 2 lety +3

    Knowing the notes & intervals between them is key. Thanks. Now then one can practice the fingerings of chords in the song.

  • @electrickrain
    @electrickrain Před rokem +2

    Thank you. This is incredible!

  • @bikesboardsbeats
    @bikesboardsbeats Před rokem +1

    Absolutely brilliant…. Makes chord structure sooo easy…

  • @ThisTimeTheWorld
    @ThisTimeTheWorld Před rokem +1

    Thanks very much for this sensible explanation and examples. I had quit playing guitar and gotten tired of it. Now I will get it back out.

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před rokem

      Brilliant! Glad to hear you are taking the guitar up again!

  • @jmartinez2367
    @jmartinez2367 Před 2 lety +7

    I just discovered this channel. Fantastic content and amazing job of consolidating music theory concepts into easily understood concise videos. Subscribed!

  • @JahNgomba-ir2zi
    @JahNgomba-ir2zi Před 4 měsíci +1

    I’ve watched many videos on music theory for guitar and this is BY FAR the best one thx a lot man 🙏

  • @michaeleromon7896
    @michaeleromon7896 Před rokem +5

    Appreciate your concise visuals and straightforward approach. Great work Samjamguitar!

  • @geeeeeminii
    @geeeeeminii Před rokem +2

    Man, this is the most forward lesson I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

  • @EaglehawkMoonfang
    @EaglehawkMoonfang Před rokem +1

    out of all the videos I've found this one is the best. Succint, not annoying like most others

  • @JESL_TheOnlyOne
    @JESL_TheOnlyOne Před rokem +6

    As an experienced player, I'm glad to see you started to touch upon omitting notes such as the root and 5th. As a professional writer, I'm impressed with your concision - you have a lot of information in seventeen minutes, it could serve as an introduction to harmony. My earnest congratulations, sir, as a technical writer, I bow to your instructional skills.

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před rokem +1

      Many thanks! And welcome to the channel!!

    • @kokubo399
      @kokubo399 Před rokem +1

      How's technical writing as a career?

    • @JESL_TheOnlyOne
      @JESL_TheOnlyOne Před rokem +1

      @@kokubo399 Become one and find out.

  • @thadstuart8544
    @thadstuart8544 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This was FABULOUS. Rick Beato should watch your videos to see what "teaching" is all about. You started easy and built from there, like putting bricks on a wall. I need to watch a 2nd time to help retain it, but it all made perfect sense. thank you so much. This was truly a spectacular explanation

  • @timgallimore9103
    @timgallimore9103 Před rokem +1

    Concise and complete for all intents and purposes!
    Gave me hope for the first time I’ve actually understanding this!
    Thank you!!

  • @johnl.6930
    @johnl.6930 Před 2 lety +7

    Once again a thoroughly intense and beautifully laid out lesson! So much packed in such a short amount time. Unpacking now up to me slowly and accurately mastering each step along the way. Thank you!!! PS great graphics on fretboard and symbolic pics!✌️❤️

  • @ineedanewguitar
    @ineedanewguitar Před rokem +1

    I'm dropping you a like and subscription because this is one of the most concise and simple explanations of Chord theory on CZcams, and just wanted to drop a kudos!

  • @BOMBPHONICS
    @BOMBPHONICS Před rokem +3

    This is the most helpful video on chords I’ve seen yet and I’ve been playing for years and years, thank you!

  • @MementoTurtle
    @MementoTurtle Před 10 měsíci +1

    Here are some key points and takeaways from the chord theory video for notes or revisiting, im doing this for myself and to potentially help viewers:
    Chord formulas show the intervals that make up a chord relative to the root note (e.g. major triad = 1 3 5)
    Triads are 3 note chords built from major/minor thirds and fifths (major, minor, augmented, diminished)
    Seventh chords add a seventh interval to triads (major 7, minor 7, dominant 7)
    Suspended chords replace the third with a second or fourth (sus2, sus4)
    Ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords add those extensions to seventh chords
    Chord names tell you the formula
    (e.g. Gmaj7 = G major triad + maj 7 interval)
    Extensions come from continuing the major scale (9=2nd, 11=4th, 13=6th)
    Omit non-essential notes like 5ths and 9ths when building big chords
    Altered chords have b5, #5, b9, #9 intervals to create dissonance
    Key Takeaways:
    Learn chord formulas and intervals to build any chord
    Decode chord names to understand their structure
    Stack 3rds, 7ths, and extensions to form more complex chords
    Omit non-essential notes when playing big chords on guitar

  • @soopman117
    @soopman117 Před 4 měsíci +1

    this is singlehandedly the best theory lesson video ive ever seen on the site, thank you

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you! It's very much appreciated 👌

  • @davidivanjosephsalonia4566

    A thousand thanks.
    The Spangled vast expanse of the nights sky is your cloak.
    With Gratitude. David.

  • @skeres01
    @skeres01 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this video. Finally guitar theory is starting to make sense to me and seems not so overwhelming. Plenty to learn, but not impossible.

  • @bigmoneychris9627
    @bigmoneychris9627 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is insane thank you so much I’ve never had a lesson so simple yet so straight to the point

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 4 měsíci

      Cheers! Feel free to look at the other videos on my channel!!

  • @thedonbishop55
    @thedonbishop55 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I’ve been on a commenting spree. Just helping out you algorithm so more people discover this great channel.😊

  • @darrell5228
    @darrell5228 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is the first one of your videos that I got to watch and I have been following another guy but what it took him 12 class's to teach and still not done you accomplished in one video, I have to give it to you I learn more in this one video than I have from all these other guys out here that I been trying to learn this I what to thank you for taking out the time out of your schedule just to make this video for guys loke me thank you so much thank you my friend.

    • @Samjamguitar
      @Samjamguitar  Před 3 měsíci

      I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment👍

  • @veesheldrick474
    @veesheldrick474 Před 3 lety +2

    Well worth the wait! What a pro!! Keep em coming man

  • @4mareflex
    @4mareflex Před rokem +1

    I learned more in the first minute than other videos in 10 minutes. Super. Thanks a lot!