Foundation: Chords
Chords that you will use! If you do not understand scales, degrees and intervals, please work on the Essential Music Theory section before jumping in here.
FC Power Chords
FC Barre Chords
FT13 (006-3A) CAGED System
FT14 (006-3B) Songwriting Chords
FC Drop 2 Voicings, 7th Chord Inversions
FC Drop 2 Voicings, Maj7 Chord Inversions
FC Drop 2 Voicings, min7 Chord Inversions
FT31 (014-3) C7(9), v minor and vi minor Triads
FT32 (014-4) Four-Note Maj7 Chords Top 4 Strings
FT33 (014-5) Four-Note min7 Chords Top 4 Strings
FC 7th Chord Arpeggio, 5th String Root
FC 7th Chord Arpeggio, 6th String Root
FC Melodic Chords
FC Chord Melody - Silent Night
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FC Power Chords
Play power chords. Thumb position, muting and fingering tips. Guitar: Ibanez AZES31. Fender Pro Reverb (2). Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini. Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC Barre Chords
Major and minor Barre chords, 6th String Root and 5th String Root. Playing exercises. To learn the chromatic exercise mentioned in this lesson, see the Foundation – Technique section, lessons FT25 Fingering Exercises and FT Practice Routine. Guitar: Gibson Les Paul R9 (2002). Lehle P-Split. Fende...
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FT13 (006-3A) CAGED System
CAGED System. Five Popular Chord Shapes in Open (1st) Position. Major Chords: C A G E D and inversions. Play Octaves to Connect Inversions. Guitar: Fender SRV Stratocaster. Fender Musicmaster Bass Amp. D’Addario Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FT14 (006-3B) Songwriting Chords - 1st Position + Moveable Forms - Voicings
Songwriting Chords, 1st Position and Moveable Forms, Voicings. Ear Training. Learning to recognize a chord progression in a song. Play a I V vi- IV progression and more! Guitar: Orangewood Ava Mahogany Live. D’Addario Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC Drop 2 Voicings - 7th Chord Inversions
Drop 2 Voicings, 7th Chord Inversions, Strings 4 3 2 1. Paying attention to the top note. Guitar: Ibanez AZ2204N. Fender Pro Reverb (2). Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings, Providence E205TF Cable. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC Drop 2 Voicings - Maj7 Chord Inversions - Strings 4 3 2 1
FC Drop 2 Voicings, Maj7 Chord Inversions, Strings 4 3 2 1. Paying attention to the top note. Voice leading. Guitar: Ibanez AZES31. Ibanez IBZ10G Amp. One Control Prussian Blue Reverb. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings, Providence E205TF Cable. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC Drop 2 Voicings - min7 Chord Inversions - Strings 4 3 2 1
Drop 2 Voicings: minor 7th Chord inversions on Strings 4 3 2 1. Paying attention to the top note. Voice leading. Guitar: Ibanez AZES40. Fender Pro Reverb (2). Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings, Providence E205TF Cable. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FT31 (014-3) C7(9) - v minor, vi minor triads
C7(9), v minor and vi minor triads. G minor triad = (C) b7 9 5. A minor triad = (C) R M3 6. Voice leading with the top note. Guitar: Gibson 1967 ES-335. Fender Pro Reverb (2). D’Addario Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FT32 (014-4) Four-Note Maj7 Chords on Top 4 Strings
Four-Note Maj7 Chords on Top 4 Strings. Melodic playing: CMaj7 and FMaj7. Kanji Hard Tail. Fender Pro Reverb (2). D’Addario Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FT33 (014-5) Four-Note min7 Chords on Top 4 Strings
Four-Note min7 Chords on Top 4 Strings. Simple Groove with C-7 and F-7. Improvise around these chords. Kanji Hard Tail. Fender Pro Reverb (2). D’Addario Strings. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC 7th Chord Arpeggio, 5th String Root
7th Chord Arpeggio, 5th String Root. Diatonic 2-Octave Arpeggios. Note, string, degree, and fingering. Palm muting. Guitar: Ibanez AZES31. Fender Pro Reverb (2). Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings. Providence E205TF Cables. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC 7th Chord Arpeggio, 6th String Root
7th Chord Arpeggio, 6th String Root. Diatonic 2-Octave Arpeggios. Note, string, degree, and fingering. Palm muting. Guitar: Ibanez AZES31. Fender Pro Reverb (2). Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings. Providence E205TF Cables. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC Melodic Chords
Melodic Chords. Play this ii V Groove using 4-note chords and fills with triads. Guitar: Ernie Ball Music Man (James Valentine Signature). Fender Pro Reverb (2). Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings. Providence E205TF Cables. Pickboy TF Signature.
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FC Chord Melody - Silent Night
Learn to play a simple chord melody (Silent Night) using I IV and V triads. Guitar: Stew Mac Wilkinson S-Style Guitar Kit. Fender Pro Reverb (2). Lehle P-Split. D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046) Strings. Providence E205TF Cables. Pickboy TF Signature.
