Foundation: Chords
Essential chords. If you do not understand degrees and intervals, see Music Theory I for background information.
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.
