Lovely clear and simple explanation. But why are your A and D notes in the diagrams on the 4th fret ( G# and C# ) and not the 5th? Was this just a typo or is there a reason?
Thanks. It’s not a typo. Rather than show specific notes like Ab or Db, the diagrams are intended to show how to find the 3rd, 6th, or 7th in relation to whatever the root note happens to be. So the diagrams represent “generic” chords and their relationships to each other, while the video demos show specific examples.
I prefer to keep the 3rds and 7ths on the 3rd and 4th strings as shown in this lesson for smoother voice leading. The bass notes jump around as you would hear in most bass lines, and the 3rds and 7ths resolve properly. This also helps to avoid chords sounding muddy (with too many low strings), but you can definitely play the 6th string root shell voicings as you described. The shapes will be the same, so they’re all easier to learn, but you sacrifice good voice leading.
I’m just curious if there’s a reason you didn’t use the same pattern you used for the 5 string root when you moved to the 6 string root examples. Like the 3rd could just be on the next string over (A string). When I was checking out your 5th string root shapes I was immediately thinking, "oh cool I can just move the exact same thing over to the 6” like 2 for the price of 1 learning, but you threw me for a curve using the 3rd on the G string lol
You could certainly play it the way you describe. There's more than one way to play just about any chord on the guitar. I use these particular shapes for voice leading purposes, which I don't get into in this video. For voice leading, you generally want to try to have 7ths resolve downward a step and 3rds resolve upward a step from chord to chord, while the bass skips around from root note to root note. When you play the shapes in this video, you usually end up with smooth voice leading without even having to think about it. That being said, you can move the shapes as you describe, and the music police won't come looking for you.
@@GodfreyGuitar thanks for the reply I knew there was probably some reason I wasn’t seeing. After messing around on guitar for years I’m kind of going back and getting into the CAGED system as my framework and into more theory. Basing the 6 root shape with the 3rd on the A string kind of fits in better with what I’m learning right now and think of it as working off the CAGED G shape. I think I’ll learn it the other way too next for more options. This was the first video I’ve seen of yours, really good stuff I instantly subscribed, thanks!
Fantastic Video! This helped me so much! Is there any way you are able to make a video forming shell voicings/chords (Root note on) 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st string? Thank you.
That's a good idea! I'll plan one with roots on the 3rd string and 4th string. For now, I'll hold off on the 1st and 2nd string because that would get us into inversions, which would be a separate video. It takes a couple weeks to plan, record, and edit a lesson, but I'll let you know when I've posted the 3rd/4th string root video.
THANK YOU! You have been an incredible help to my playing. Great teachings; simplified and clear. Do you do Zoom private guitar lessons? Also, is there a better way to message you besides RUclips?@@GodfreyGuitar
Yes, I do teach over Zoom! You can use the contact form on my website to get in touch. Since this link takes you to my website, feel free to click around and see what's there. Here's the link: www.godfreyguitarlessons.com/contact
After posting the type of video you were asking about, then noticing a problem with one of the diagrams and taking it down, THIS is the video you were asking for! ruclips.net/video/-tyKCBtSsKg/видео.html
Awesome lession sir I was figuring this out on my own but you just gave me a light ahead of something I didn't know was apart of music theory subscribed
Thank you for this video. This is the first time I’ve seen this explained like this. Everything else I’ve seen just gives the different shapes that make no real sense to those of us who came from a blues/rock barre chord background.
If I could give this a double like I would. I’ve been learning shell voicings without understanding till this very moment. You just set me freeeeeee! And yes I can play do re mi… but now the scale and voicings are related. Before I was memorizing triads and now my troubles with the fifth are gone! 🎉 …. Just stop trying!!! Aghhhhhh …. So obvious now. Thank you!
this is a great lesson, couldnt help but subscribe, thanks a lot! love the theory, this really helped me picture the number system ive been learning over the past month. all the best, hope your channel grows, you deserve it mate! i think youre a great teacher anyway..
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Very insightful presentation.
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Ha! I'm glad you found this helpful!
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Lovely clear and simple explanation. But why are your A and D notes in the diagrams on the 4th fret ( G# and C# ) and not the 5th? Was this just a typo or is there a reason?
Thanks. It’s not a typo. Rather than show specific notes like Ab or Db, the diagrams are intended to show how to find the 3rd, 6th, or 7th in relation to whatever the root note happens to be. So the diagrams represent “generic” chords and their relationships to each other, while the video demos show specific examples.
great class! that was one of the best explanation/instruction I've heard -- thanks much
Great! I'm glad this was helpful!
5:00 A little confusing swapping from "strings vertical" diagram to "strings horizontal" without mentioning the change, otherwise nice work!
0:00 Intro
0:29 A Touch of Theory
2:33 Essential Notes
3:13 Fretboard Labels
4:34 5th String Major 3rd Shell Voicings
6:57 5th String Minor 3rd Shell Voicings
9:42 6th String Major 3rd Shell Voicings
11:45 6th String Minor 3rd Shell Voicings
13:58 Root Notes
14:46 Videos, Books, and Freebies
Excellently explained Godfrey I thourghly enjoyed your explanation. You have a talent for teaching !
Thanks so much!
Shell voices will also use the 2nd omitting the 3rd hence, SUS. Is that not correct ?
More commonly, you'll see the 3rd raised to a 4th for a sus4 chord (which can be labeled either "sus" or "sus4").
Great explanation of shell voicings ,thanks
Hi,
Why don't we position fingers R-3rd-7th when the root is on the 6th string ? Like when on 5th ?
I prefer to keep the 3rds and 7ths on the 3rd and 4th strings as shown in this lesson for smoother voice leading. The bass notes jump around as you would hear in most bass lines, and the 3rds and 7ths resolve properly. This also helps to avoid chords sounding muddy (with too many low strings), but you can definitely play the 6th string root shell voicings as you described. The shapes will be the same, so they’re all easier to learn, but you sacrifice good voice leading.
Thank you for your reply
I’m just curious if there’s a reason you didn’t use the same pattern you used for the 5 string root when you moved to the 6 string root examples. Like the 3rd could just be on the next string over (A string). When I was checking out your 5th string root shapes I was immediately thinking, "oh cool I can just move the exact same thing over to the 6” like 2 for the price of 1 learning, but you threw me for a curve using the 3rd on the G string lol
You could certainly play it the way you describe. There's more than one way to play just about any chord on the guitar. I use these particular shapes for voice leading purposes, which I don't get into in this video. For voice leading, you generally want to try to have 7ths resolve downward a step and 3rds resolve upward a step from chord to chord, while the bass skips around from root note to root note. When you play the shapes in this video, you usually end up with smooth voice leading without even having to think about it. That being said, you can move the shapes as you describe, and the music police won't come looking for you.
@@GodfreyGuitar thanks for the reply I knew there was probably some reason I wasn’t seeing. After messing around on guitar for years I’m kind of going back and getting into the CAGED system as my framework and into more theory. Basing the 6 root shape with the 3rd on the A string kind of fits in better with what I’m learning right now and think of it as working off the CAGED G shape. I think I’ll learn it the other way too next for more options. This was the first video I’ve seen of yours, really good stuff I instantly subscribed, thanks!
Thanks!
very helpful, good presentation!!!
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Fantastic Video! This helped me so much! Is there any way you are able to make a video forming shell voicings/chords (Root note on) 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st string? Thank you.
That's a good idea! I'll plan one with roots on the 3rd string and 4th string. For now, I'll hold off on the 1st and 2nd string because that would get us into inversions, which would be a separate video. It takes a couple weeks to plan, record, and edit a lesson, but I'll let you know when I've posted the 3rd/4th string root video.
THANK YOU! You have been an incredible help to my playing. Great teachings; simplified and clear. Do you do Zoom private guitar lessons? Also, is there a better way to message you besides RUclips?@@GodfreyGuitar
Yes, I do teach over Zoom! You can use the contact form on my website to get in touch. Since this link takes you to my website, feel free to click around and see what's there. Here's the link: www.godfreyguitarlessons.com/contact
I just found an error in the 3rd and 4th string video I posted. I'll let you know when the CORRECTED video is up.
After posting the type of video you were asking about, then noticing a problem with one of the diagrams and taking it down, THIS is the video you were asking for! ruclips.net/video/-tyKCBtSsKg/видео.html
This was a great video. Very focused. Everything was so clear. Thank you.
Thanks so much!
Awesome lession sir I was figuring this out on my own but you just gave me a light ahead of something I didn't know was apart of music theory subscribed
Well explained, thank you Sir.
Thank you for this video. This is the first time I’ve seen this explained like this. Everything else I’ve seen just gives the different shapes that make no real sense to those of us who came from a blues/rock barre chord background.
Thanks so much! I’m glad you found this helpful.
Thank you for posting this amazing guitar lesson. Keep up the great lessons.
If I could give this a double like I would. I’ve been learning shell voicings without understanding till this very moment. You just set me freeeeeee! And yes I can play do re mi… but now the scale and voicings are related. Before I was memorizing triads and now my troubles with the fifth are gone! 🎉 …. Just stop trying!!! Aghhhhhh …. So obvious now.
Thank you!
Great! I'm so glad this helped!
this is a great lesson, couldnt help but subscribe, thanks a lot! love the theory, this really helped me picture the number system ive been learning over the past month. all the best, hope your channel grows, you deserve it mate! i think youre a great teacher anyway..
Thanks so much! I'm glad this helped!
Great explanation with no redundant information. Thanks.
Thank you!
Outstanding lesson 👍
Thank you!
Excellent vid. Thanks very much. And you can add all the theory you can stand, as far as I'm concerned. I love theory as much as playing. Go crazy.