Connecting Chords: Understanding Diatonic Cycles: Cycle of 4

In this intermediate guitar lesson, I continue the concept of Harmonic Cycles in music. Most folks have heard of the Circle of Fifths or Circle of Fourths - I use the word "Cycle" in place of Circle as I am cycling through chords based on the Interval that separates them. In this video I demonstrate the Cycle of 4ths.
This video represents the 2nd video of a new playlist for Harmonic Cycles and a continuation of our deep dive into the key of G Major.
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[@cavbaron3634]

Thanks brother

[@ShavasanaKitty]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!!

[@marka7841]

Love this practise idea. Maybe expand a little on why you pay those particular strings. Thanks

[@ShavasanaKitty]

Sure! From a technical stand point, I wanted to show these chords in close root position, so the notes are stacked Root, Third, Fifth. This is possible on string sets 6,5,4 (E, A, D) and 5,4,3 (A, D, G) however, the hand is spread out further (4 frets for major and minor triads and 5 frets for Diminished) making it technically harder to grasp the chords cleanly. If I chose to use strings sets 3,2,1 (G, B, E) the G major chord isn't in root position until the 12th fret. For the key of G major and this particular concept, it was the most accessible place to start, especially for folks who are doing this for the first time. After the idea is solidified and the chord spellings are engrained, moving it to other sting sets and inversion possibilities is recommended. I hope this helps!