Yea if the jazz media did a better job guys like Ted wouldn’t be so under-recognized. It’s all about media acting like sheep and going for low hanging fruit. There are others out there on all instruments that are revolutionary but they don’t release enough content to be noticed by press.
Dude casually played Whiter Shade of Pale by memory and not knowing the chords beforehand and it's probably the nicest version of the song for guitar we have on CZcams
The way he talks makes me not only comfortable, but also kind of confident of myself. I don’t know how to put it. You know even with the feeling of sadness and loneliness you don’t feel lost with him.
I sat in this seminar at MI and it was one of the most amazing musical experiences of my entire life, listening to him talking and making all those beautiful sounds with just a Tele an a Fender Twin and some shaking of his hand. Thanks for putting this up!
You lucky lucky person, to experience an audience with Mr.Greene. He was a troubled but beautiful soul whose understanding of harmony and the guitar will never be surpassed. Having read his book and seeing many videos like this, I feel so sad that he isn't alive today, so you, Mr.Patrick are so very lucky to witness him. I'm glad you had a great experience and have something to remember for the rest of your life.
Chords, keys, and modes… here’s an intro: If you take the notes of any major scale, say C major, those notes are 1-2-3-3-5-6-7 and CDEFGAB. Now if you build a chord off of each of those root notes, you do it by “stacking 3rds” (usually) and you get this: CEGB = Cmaj7 = Ionian mode DFAC = Dmin7 = Dorian mode EGBD = Emin7 = Phrygian mode FACE = Fmaj7 = Lydian mode GBDF = G7= Mixolydian mode ACEG = Amin7 = Aolian mode BDFA = Bmin7b5 = Locrian mode So 7 chords in any major key, and each one of those chords has a scale/mode that goes with it. If you temporarily forget that all 7 of these modes are just C major but with a different starting note, and analyzed each mode as if it was by itself (and in it’s own key) then you’d have 7 new scales and each with a different sound and formula from the parent major scale. So Ionian is major, Lydian is like major but with #4, and Mixolydian is like major but with b7. Those are the “formulas” and sounds of those modes. Now Dorian is the simplest minor mode because it just has b3 (which is what makes it minor) and b7. Aolian has b3-b6-b7 (it’s also called the Natural Minor scale). Phrygian also has b2 as well as b3-b6-b7, so b2-b3-b6-b7 is it’s formula and it is also called “Spanish minor” because of that b2 sound. There’s only one chord with b5, which makes it either diminished or half-diminished (which is what it is in this case due to b7 instead of double-flat 7). It’s formula is b2-b3-b5-b6-b7, so Locrian is like Phrygian but also with that nasty b5. I jokingly say “nasty” because it’s the one chord in the key which is neither major nor minor. You must know the names of the 7 chords in every key, as well as their accompanying modes and their formulas. MEMORIZED! (I just did this from memory, and you can also do this if you wish.)
when you have both steve vai and tommy emmanuel referencing you, you know you are a guitar god. thank you Ted Greene for gracing this earth for what seems like a brief moment. truly, thank you.
Such a true loss to the world of guitar and music overall. RIP Ted. There's something magical in Ted's performances in this seminar. I could be having the worst day of my life, or feeling anxious, etc, and if I just listen to him play the various tunes in this video, I feel like I'm totally at peace in minutes. Just an amazing gift he had!
This was one of the most insightful guitar workshops I've ever watched. One thing that was kinda funny was that little head nod he does with every vibrato lol, still ted Greene an OG for this
I purchased Chord Chemistry 45 years or so ago .. I'm still working very hard to comprehend his information in that book .. I learned sooo much about chord shapes, Inversions, 3rds and 5ths as roots etc .. but it was his lecture narratives that are far beyond the universe .. Frank Zappa and Allen Holdsworth led me into the composing and playing techniques that advanced me to find my sounds and voicings .. thank you for this upload of the genius
Mr Greene was introduced here by my good friend Kirk Smart. He made possible that seminary. Kirk talks to me many times about this great and underrated musician. I love his style, his beautiful warm tone, the groove, what a player!!! I wish more guitarists knew Mr Ted Greene.
What Ted Greene didn't know about guitar was - and is still is - simply not worth knowing ... thank you for this magnificent upload! An authentic genius! Almost certainly the greatest single lesson on guitar and harmony on the entire web.... This is the first time I've seen the whole video. Really, thank you so much!
i thought you meant the guitar isn't worth knowing, that's what Ted didn't know... lol... his knowing of the guitar is incredible. so is the humility that he uses with his students. but he knew the guitar TOO well, if there is such a problem, he had it. the great thing about him relative to Joe pass, though is that he remained Human sounding in his playing, even though he was thinking he was thinking his way through it.. he still was able to be expressive.
@@objectivitycave11 I think Joe was also a genius, but you had a point about the human thing.. he was regimented. He was almost a slave to the beat - almost too disciplined in that respect
@@astravert Ted Greene, besides being one phenomenal guitarist and musician, was also one of the first to publish educational material for guitarists who were searching for something above and beyond what was generally available. I was in my mid teens when I discovered his books Chord Chemistry and Modern Chord Progressions. Forever in his debt. I'm still getting use out of those books 45 years later!
This is outstanding!!! I have read Ted's chord chemistry book but had no idea of his COMPLETE understanding and feel for music!!! This is one of the best examples of oneness with harmony and tone i have ever seen....thank you sp much for the upload- i am blown away, humbled and inspired all at once!! WOW!!! :)
Thank you so much for sharing ! I feel very lucky to have access to Ted Greene and his wonderful playing! :) . The tone he creates with his Telecaster and Fender amp is ethereal! Awesome explanations without being too complex which I appreciate 😊
thanks justin, i've been cooking with the first clinic for the last few years. sitting down for the second half now, time to talk about this harmonic rainbow
Thanks for posting this. It’s a gem of a vid. Ted Greene was an inspiration to so many guitarists. I am 3 years late to this vid. I have been studying Ted’s books for a few years now.. watching this vid brings his books to life.
This is my third time watching this, mostly just to hear those etherial guitar tones, especially with the artificial harmonics. Heavenly good clean sound
aw, my dear Ted! Justin, do you know that I made a dvd/cd of Ted and I playing together...a rare thing for Ted to play with a singer. :) My website talks about it..."Never Forgotten"
@@Cathomatic1 Hi Cathy. Just wanted to say...I don't even know how to say it but...Ted's solo on Kansas city Blues is one of the best solos..no, It's actually the best solo I've ever heard over a blues with a guitar. I've seen that video like a million times. It's like a hidden jewel on youtube. At the end when you start singing your last note, the Eb high pedal, what he plays with you it's just pure magic. I just wanted to ask. Was that end improvised? (of course It was but I still need a confirmation haha! ) As you said "a rare thing for ted", anytime I listen to that end I cannot stop thinking how unreal his comping was and I wish he would've done more. Anyways thank you, Cathy. That's one of my favorites videos on youtube.
This guy is so amazing and inspiring to listen to. I've only seen short clips of his lectures in the past but even they were filled with so much quality content. Thanks so much for posting.
this was the most enjoyable seminar I have ever attended! - hahahah - the music was just fantastic and his humble, gentle style was very comforting and inviting - thank you - I would not have been inspire to go down this rabbit hole without a discussion on a Friend's post praising Ted Greene - and I would have missed a stellar performance by him within the course of this seminar. I didn't know, but now I know!!! 🙂 keeping this on file 🙂 - so saddened to learn he passed and passed so young - he was truly amazing!
Pure genius, thanks so much for posting this 2nd half of the seminar! I've always wondered if this existed somewhere.....Ted was (and is) the greatest.
If you are old enough, and you missed a chance at taking lessons from this genius, Ya missed out, like I did. People who invoke TG, Are not TG. The guy that told me to buy his book, though an awesome & accomplished musician. was no TG. He takes the shortest, most intelligent, clearest path to helping you understand music, This is a rare example of a man who is 1 of the few big cats, who is so good , he has no ego. A pure musician, R.I.P TG, AND THANX. and thanx to u JC
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Genius!
😊Finally, an actual “TED” talk.
Underrated comment. 😄
True, this is the real TED talk!
A TED talk worth listening to twice!
LOL FR
NICE! The original-yes LOL!
One of the most underrated guitarists in history..
probably the most underrated would be one you hadn't heard of, but of the famous guitarists I'd agree.
@Elhesh I found him this week, Most interesting new guitarist finds in months... Absolute amazing musician.. I am absorbing so much...
Yea if the jazz media did a better job guys like Ted wouldn’t be so under-recognized. It’s all about media acting like sheep and going for low hanging fruit. There are others out there on all instruments that are revolutionary but they don’t release enough content to be noticed by press.
Agree. Why this happened?
It’s not that Mr. Greene is under rated, It’s more that Ted is a MUSICIAN and not trying to be known or famous or any such nonsense !!
Ted Greene low-key funny as shit
Brilliant. He feels like the Bob Ross of guitar.
Perfect analogy.
I was just gonna say this, then I saw your comment :P what a cool guy
He was much better than Bob Ross 🙂
@@2009framat Yes! Ross was a hack who pretended to be a painter.
My friend he is the bob Ross of guitar
Dude casually played Whiter Shade of Pale by memory and not knowing the chords beforehand and it's probably the nicest version of the song for guitar we have on CZcams
Ted was Bach expert so it was walking in the park for him.
The way he talks makes me not only comfortable, but also kind of confident of myself. I don’t know how to put it. You know even with the feeling of sadness and loneliness you don’t feel lost with him.
I sat in this seminar at MI and it was one of the most amazing musical experiences of my entire life, listening to him talking and making all those beautiful sounds with just a Tele an a Fender Twin and some shaking of his hand. Thanks for putting this up!
So cool that you got to witness this!
You lucky lucky person, to experience an audience with Mr.Greene. He was a troubled but beautiful soul whose understanding of harmony and the guitar will never be surpassed. Having read his book and seeing many videos like this, I feel so sad that he isn't alive today, so you, Mr.Patrick are so very lucky to witness him. I'm glad you had a great experience and have something to remember for the rest of your life.
That's amazing. That's like finding someone that went to the Ali vs Frazier fight.
Is he still alive? I'm musicL on guitar, ..I've just found this post, I appreciate his insite...,
Chords, keys, and modes… here’s an intro:
If you take the notes of any major scale, say C major, those notes are 1-2-3-3-5-6-7 and CDEFGAB.
Now if you build a chord off of each of those root notes, you do it by “stacking 3rds” (usually) and you get this:
CEGB = Cmaj7 = Ionian mode
DFAC = Dmin7 = Dorian mode
EGBD = Emin7 = Phrygian mode
FACE = Fmaj7 = Lydian mode
GBDF = G7= Mixolydian mode
ACEG = Amin7 = Aolian mode
BDFA = Bmin7b5 = Locrian mode
So 7 chords in any major key, and each one of those chords has a scale/mode that goes with it.
If you temporarily forget that all 7 of these modes are just C major but with a different starting note, and analyzed each mode as if it was by itself (and in it’s own key) then you’d have 7 new scales and each with a different sound and formula from the parent major scale.
So Ionian is major, Lydian is like major but with #4, and Mixolydian is like major but with b7. Those are the “formulas” and sounds of those modes.
Now Dorian is the simplest minor mode because it just has b3 (which is what makes it minor) and b7. Aolian has b3-b6-b7 (it’s also called the Natural Minor scale). Phrygian also has b2 as well as b3-b6-b7, so b2-b3-b6-b7 is it’s formula and it is also called “Spanish minor” because of that b2 sound.
There’s only one chord with b5, which makes it either diminished or half-diminished (which is what it is in this case due to b7 instead of double-flat 7). It’s formula is b2-b3-b5-b6-b7, so Locrian is like Phrygian but also with that nasty b5. I jokingly say “nasty” because it’s the one chord in the key which is neither major nor minor.
You must know the names of the 7 chords in every key, as well as their accompanying modes and their formulas. MEMORIZED!
(I just did this from memory, and you can also do this if you wish.)
"My Life With The Chord Chemist" by Barbara Franklin, a wonderful memoir of the wonderful Ted Greene.
What a treasure. This is absolutely spellbinding
His personality comes through in his music. This is a once in a generation, genius guitarist. Thank you so much for posting this!
when you have both steve vai and tommy emmanuel referencing you, you know you are a guitar god. thank you Ted Greene for gracing this earth for what seems like a brief moment. truly, thank you.
Eric Johnson too
Appreciated by Shawn Lane, too!
G.O.A.T
Not just in a guitar perspective but in terms of general music, this is such an important documentary.
He and Frisell have an incredible touch and chord encyclopedia!
...yup.🎸🤘
"Everything is in every key". Love it.
His tone was just out of this world. I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard these sounds come out of a guitar before or since.
Such a true loss to the world of guitar and music overall. RIP Ted. There's something magical in Ted's performances in this seminar. I could be having the worst day of my life, or feeling anxious, etc, and if I just listen to him play the various tunes in this video, I feel like I'm totally at peace in minutes. Just an amazing gift he had!
So much music coming out of one man, a guitar and an amp. It sounds like an orchestra!
He was a symphony all by himself.
This was one of the most insightful guitar workshops I've ever watched. One thing that was kinda funny was that little head nod he does with every vibrato lol, still ted Greene an OG for this
Wow, just found this guy. Amazing musician
Same here! I'm buying all his books now. This is pure genius on a Joe Pass or Glenn Gould level.
The guy is such a gentle humble genius; thank you Ted.
13 mins in and i need a break from the waterfall of knowledge. I then see the real track duration and realize this one is a lifer
Wow, many thanks for upload. I bought Chord Chemistry 40 years ago. Seeing him live is wonderful.
thanks again
I purchased Chord Chemistry 45 years or so ago .. I'm still working very hard to comprehend his information in that book .. I learned sooo much about chord shapes, Inversions, 3rds and 5ths as roots etc .. but it was his lecture narratives that are far beyond the universe .. Frank Zappa and Allen Holdsworth led me into the composing and playing techniques that advanced me to find my sounds and voicings .. thank you for this upload of the genius
I like how he just goes into various topics just like he goes to various keys
Magnificent player so much to offer.
Absolutely mind blowing. My first introduction to him.
it feels good to see stuff about him still being uploaded!
Holy shit, thank you for this! The high level of his genius is very clear in this extended, free associative presentation.
This man is a real miracle and tresure.
This is distilled sonic and theoretic gold.
A humble observational comedian who speaks music as well.
I would trade anything to have a Ted Greene Bach album
Yes dude! Me too😊
So many memorable quotes, the best « it’s a funny interval… it needs help »
Mr Greene was introduced here by my good friend Kirk Smart. He made possible that seminary. Kirk talks to me many times about this great and underrated musician. I love his style, his beautiful warm tone, the groove, what a player!!! I wish more guitarists knew Mr Ted Greene.
Do you have a copy of “Chord Chemistry “?
I lost mine; it’s a must-have.
@@m.vonhollen6673 I don't have it. My friend told me it's a gem.
What Ted Greene didn't know about guitar was - and is still is - simply not worth knowing ... thank you for this magnificent upload! An authentic genius! Almost certainly the greatest single lesson on guitar and harmony on the entire web.... This is the first time I've seen the whole video. Really, thank you so much!
i thought you meant the guitar isn't worth knowing, that's what Ted didn't know... lol... his knowing of the guitar is incredible. so is the humility that he uses with his students. but he knew the guitar TOO well, if there is such a problem, he had it. the great thing about him relative to Joe pass, though is that he remained Human sounding in his playing, even though he was thinking he was thinking his way through it.. he still was able to be expressive.
@@objectivitycave11 Joe Pass didn't sound human? You mean he sounded automated and repetitive?
@@stpisls i spoke freely but wrong. Joe is a technician. Ted is a genius. Both are good in their own way.
@@objectivitycave11 I think Joe was also a genius, but you had a point about the human thing.. he was regimented. He was almost a slave to the beat - almost too disciplined in that respect
Great to see and hear Ted Greene play and discuss music for a couple of hours. This is gold! Thank you for sharing it.🙏
You're so welcome! I'm so glad that people are appreciating this clinic video, it's amazing stuff.
@@astravert
Ted Greene, besides being one phenomenal guitarist and musician, was also one of the first to publish educational material for guitarists who were searching for something above and beyond what was generally available. I was in my mid teens when I discovered his books Chord Chemistry and Modern Chord Progressions. Forever in his debt. I'm still getting use out of those books 45 years later!
It’s always a deep dive whenever i listen to Ted, truely the closest to a musical juggernaut in our time.
What a gold mine of musical knowledge! Thank you so much!
Seems like a real gentleman.
This is outstanding!!! I have read Ted's chord chemistry book but had no idea of his COMPLETE understanding and feel for music!!! This is one of the best examples of oneness with harmony and tone i have ever seen....thank you sp much for the upload- i am blown away, humbled and inspired all at once!! WOW!!! :)
The King
Genius!!
Thank you for uploading :)
Thanks for doing this!!
After somewhere around 20 mins the audience starts realizing his genius. It would have been so fun to watch the audience one by one become aware
thank u so much for uploading!
Thank you for uploading this 🙏.... so interesting... Ted Greene❤️💯❗️
Justin much appreciated thanks so much for this
Thanks for sharing this!! Pure gold
Thank you for uploading the whole thing !
Thank you so much for sharing ! I feel very lucky to have access to Ted Greene and his wonderful playing! :) .
The tone he creates with his Telecaster and Fender amp is ethereal! Awesome explanations without being too complex which I appreciate 😊
Oh, My ! The world is a lessor place without him.
Can't thank you enough for posting this
mesmorized the entire place and here im spellbound superb and the biggest cat of all was Ted Greene holy cow what a mind and player...
This is wonderful, thanks!
THANK YOU!
This is so good. Thank you.
Thank you! What a gem!
great stuff !! thanks for sharing !!
this is priceless - thank you for sharing
Thank you very much for letting us hear this.
thanks justin, i've been cooking with the first clinic for the last few years. sitting down for the second half now, time to talk about this harmonic rainbow
Thanks!
Ted Greene, one of the best......THK for uploading this video man. god bless!
Watching it for the 50th time. Thank you for uploading.
Such a genius! Thanks for this priceless gem
thank you
Thank you
This guy is a guitar hero - yet unknown by most guitarists.....
Yes - THIS is a true Guitar Hero (even though I am loathe to use the term). Very very VERY few are in his league
I'm saving this.Thank you. Fantastic musician. RIP.
Gracias!
Thank you, Justin, for posting. This is a friggin' TREASURE... RIP Ted Greene.
Thank you so much for this, such an inspiring human being he was, really grateful for this 🙏🏽👏🏽
AWESOME MUCH THANKS AMAZING...
Love Ted, he scares the hell out of me, but sends me to heaven...
Mesmerising... and mind blown
Really fantastic.
Thanks for posting this. It’s a gem of a vid. Ted Greene was an inspiration to so many guitarists. I am 3 years late to this vid. I have been studying Ted’s books for a few years now.. watching this vid brings his books to life.
This is my third time watching this, mostly just to hear those etherial guitar tones, especially with the artificial harmonics.
Heavenly good clean sound
a true music man
Bless your soul my good man!!
Justin, thank you for posting this. Shamefully, I was totally unaware of Ted but now I have some sort of an insight and a trail to follow.
Iam very grateful for your sharing, This is Real MUsic knowledge!
i some times come back to this session. absoluley stunnig. thanks for the upload!
well. here i am. replying to my own comment. just to remind me. cya!
aw, my dear Ted! Justin, do you know that I made a dvd/cd of Ted and I playing together...a rare thing for Ted to play with a singer. :) My website talks about it..."Never Forgotten"
That's amazing!
Just checked out the video you posted on your website of Up on the Roof. Such a lovely performance--the two of you made quite a duo!
@@astravert Thanks Justin. That was a great time of my life, with Ted.
@@Cathomatic1 Hi Cathy. Just wanted to say...I don't even know how to say it but...Ted's solo on Kansas city Blues is one of the best solos..no, It's actually the best solo I've ever heard over a blues with a guitar. I've seen that video like a million times. It's like a hidden jewel on youtube. At the end when you start singing your last note, the Eb high pedal, what he plays with you it's just pure magic. I just wanted to ask. Was that end improvised? (of course It was but I still need a confirmation haha! ) As you said "a rare thing for ted", anytime I listen to that end I cannot stop thinking how unreal his comping was and I wish he would've done more. Anyways thank you, Cathy. That's one of my favorites videos on youtube.
This guy is so amazing and inspiring to listen to. I've only seen short clips of his lectures in the past but even they were filled with so much quality content.
Thanks so much for posting.
this was the most enjoyable seminar I have ever attended! - hahahah - the music was just fantastic and his humble, gentle style was very comforting and inviting - thank you - I would not have been inspire to go down this rabbit hole without a discussion on a Friend's post praising Ted Greene - and I would have missed a stellar performance by him within the course of this seminar. I didn't know, but now I know!!! 🙂 keeping this on file 🙂 - so saddened to learn he passed and passed so young - he was truly amazing!
He’s wearing the Jazz Saucony sneakers.
"everything's in the key"
still have his hand written lessons still working on them from 70's too lol
Did you take lessons from him?
We’d all like to hear about that.
Pure genius, thanks so much for posting this 2nd half of the seminar! I've always wondered if this existed somewhere.....Ted was (and is) the greatest.
Wow, just wow. So moving.
Love Ted's playing... Incredible
Going to listen to this again and write down every word.
If you are old enough, and you missed a chance at taking lessons from this genius, Ya missed out, like I did. People who invoke TG, Are not TG. The guy that told me to buy his book, though an awesome & accomplished musician. was no TG. He takes the shortest, most intelligent, clearest path to helping you understand music, This is a rare example of a man who is 1 of the few big cats, who is so good , he has no ego. A pure musician, R.I.P TG, AND THANX. and thanx to u JC
Magic
I’ve tried for years to be fluid with those chord harmonics he does , it’s mind bending how he does it so easily , A genius
Justin. I've had this video for years, but it is cool to se it uploaded and available for everyone to enjoy ....thank you very much. RC
What a man!!!!