Great work and an extremely helpful and useful video. You chose the correct chord to convey so much information that went beyond chord voicing into why it is important to know the fretboard. This is a great way to open that door also. Brilliant.
Hi, Tip - Understanding Intervals ..... Use a movable Major Scale and compare the note in the scale to the Major Scales Root note. .... if the interval fits in the Major Scale there are only two types of intervals found within the scale “Major & Perfect” If it doesn’t fit in the Major Scale, then it’s a flat or sharp interval of some sort ....also called diminished, Minor, or augmented interval. * Major interval down a half step becomes minor interval. * Major interval raised a half step becomes an augmented interval. * Minor Interval lowered a half step becomes diminished. * You can have double diminished or double augmented intervals too, but they are less commonly used. **** Tip #2 - most chords go in 3rds. **** Tip #3 - Suspended Chords remove or suspend the 3rd interval by replacing it with a Major 2nd or Perfect 4th. Tip #4 - When making larger chord Extentions the root and/or 5th can often be removed or omitted .... you have to keep the 5th if it is altered though.... such as b5 #5 etc..... **** There are only four basic triads types - 1) Major Triad = Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th or R, 3, 5. 2) Minor Triad = Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, or R, b3, 5. (The b3 doesn’t always mean the note has a flat pitch name) 3) Augmented Triad = Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th, or R, 3, #5. 4) Diminished Triad = Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th, or R, b3, b5. (Triads are the primary beginning chords, that the extentions are later added to for forming larger or more complex chords.) TRIAD EXAMPLES - Using “C” as a Root note. C Major Triad = C E G or R, 3, 5. C Minor Triad = C Eb G or R, b3, 5. C Augmented Triad = C E G# or R, 3, #5. C Diminished Triad = C Eb Gb or R, b3, b5. (Compare each example Triads notes to the “C” Root note in a Movable C Major Scale to see the intervals relationship.) I hope this is a little more helpful to people, as it is very difficult to explain chords and their extentions in a short video.... however this guy offers great advice on everything.......😁👍
You jumped ahead a little bit, but that's okay. Everything you shared is correct, but that's a little but more info than I like to share at once. : ) Stay tuned for part two in this series and thanks again!
Thanks so much dude! I knew this episode was going to come eventually. Scale theory has never intimidated me that much but chord theory (expanding further than basic major -minor-minor 7-dom 7) has always shut my brain down!🤯🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Thanks again Joe and I'll be sure to add a few more videos in this chord construction series. : ) It's very confusing and there are so many rules and factors you have to remember, it's pretty easy to see why people are commonly scared away from this area of theory and learning about music. Stick around and there's more in store! \m/ ROCK IT \m/
Great lesson Dave. Thanks. I enjoy those spicy chords too. Geordie the guitarist from Killing Joke is a master at those alt rock chords. The album Night Time would be a cool feature for your chord series.
Thanks again David! It took me a long time to realize how important chords and chord progressions actually are. Once I noticed, I dove into that world like a swimming pool. : ) Stay tuned for more lessons and material and take care!
David, it seems that you're inspiring a bunch of us to dig deeper into our fretboards. Multiply the time you spend composing, filming, and editing by about 20 (because we're practicing) and you'll have an idea of how far behind we are on your great lessons!
I love getting comments and messages like this and thank you so much!!! : ) It makes me feel great hearing the excitement from these messages and the fact that several folks have thanked me for helping to get them back into playing and practicing again has been a real thrill and once again makes me feel great. Stay tuned for more material and thanks again! \m/ ROCK ON \m/
Hi David. These Chordplay lesson are so inspiring. I can be playing guitar for a few hours until I’m worn out or bored, then I watch one of these videos and I need to pick it up again. Whatever I play next always sounds fresh and interesting. So many channels teach you how to play a song or a solo note for note, which is fine, but these videos feel like the spark of an idea and it’s up to me to see where I can take it. I’m sure you have too many requests already but mine is Ruban Nielson from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. He has the most interesting vocabulary of chords I can think of any guitarist working today. Necessary Evil is a good example .
Thank you so much and that's EXACTLY what I'm attempting to do here. It's great to work on music and solos note-for-note, but sooner or later you have to tap into yourself and see what YOU can do. I look at it like taking an art class. Would you rather attempt to copy famous artwork like the Mona Lisa or would you rather see what you can create? But don't get me wrong, it's cool to replicate and copy another artist, but I think the long-term goal should be tapping into yourself and finding how to express yourself musically. It's a lot more fun and you tend to not get bored as easily too. Thanks for watching and ROCK ON!
Hey, David. I wanted to let you know how much I've appreciated your channel and the time you take to break down complex concepts and repackage them into practical, digestible videos. I look forward to your future content and will be thoroughly enjoying the catalog of videos you've already released. Truly, thank you, Nick
Hi David, again a lesson on the way of understanding the complexity of music and the resulting possibilities, that's what I was looking for and I had to gather together from other teaching materials in a nutshell a big thank you and keep it up
This is great to hear and thanks so much! I'll be sure to add a few more videos in this chord construction series ASAP. Thanks for watching and take care! : )
Really great video David, Thankyou! :) Please post more of this type of Chord Construction material, you have a natural and fun way of explaining things, that to many of us are quite complex.
David, you're doing a fantastic job with your lessons. I've learned quite a bit from you, since I came across your channel recently. Every once in awhile, while playing my guitar, I would noodle around with chords doing what you just showed, but didn't actually know each chord name. This is where your explanations sprung up the ah hah moment. I'll keep watchin' your videos, because I know I'll have some more of them moments. I'm sure I speak for others out there watching your channel. Thank you David. Rock! \m/
Great video as always👍 Yes I’ve played around with Am open string idea before. I couldn’t tell you all they names but just go with the sound. Cool video 🎸👍
Thank you and it's a useful approach to learning more about chords and things really get interesting when you move away from A minor and really start getting your hands dirty with different keys and chordal options. : ) Thanks again and take care!
Hi David, Keep up the fantastic content. I just came across your page yesterday and I have been watching your lessons all day yesterday and today. I've been playing since 1988 and there are many guitar channels out there and nearly all are very average. You are among the best. A sincere and heartfelt, thank you !!
David Balle I agree! All the content on a David’s channel is pure gold and in my opinion more helpful and informative than most the other guitar channels all put together.
Hey Jimmy! Well, in chord terminology and music theory, the 2nd is also known as the 9th, the 4th is also known as the 11th, and the 6th is also known as the 13th. It really depends on what you're playing and studying, but typically when you're dealing with triads (three-note chords) you'll normally use the 2-4-6 names, and when you're playing something based around 7th chords (four note chords) you'd typically use the 9th, 11th, and 13th names/terminology. This is a general rule of thumb and there are always exceptions, but the change in the number indicates that you've done something different with the chord (say adding the 7th). It's there to help you, not to confuse you (even though it is confusing - haha). Good luck and take care!
So glad I found your channel. I have already learned alot just in two of your videos. You remind me alot of the guys i hang around with,the only difference is you know so much about theory, im really happy I found your channel. Keep up the great lessons! I haven’t looked at all ur videos yet,but if you can do one about phrasing or sequences,that would be Awsome! Thanks!
That's true and thanks for chiming in here! It's funny how learning something from one instructor can almost filter over into another instructors method or lesson. I've been fascinated with different approaches of teaching and educational methods fora long time. Everyone seems to do things a little differently, but we're all tackling the same information. Thanks for watching and take care! : )
Thank you! Be sure to check out the 'Guitar Tone & Amps' episode from the Brewster's Millions of Rants series on this channel to learn more about the amp I use for these videos. Thanks for watching! : )
"What are the two most important parts of a car?" "The drivetrain and the chassis?" "WRONG! It's the hood ornament and the pinstripes that give the car its character."
fantastic channel, the Queensryche video had come up in my suggestions and I checked it out as they were one of my favorite bands it was excellent. subscirbed thank you and keep up the good work
That's great to hear Richard and thank you so much! Queensryche totally rocked back in the day. : ) Stay tuned for more lessons and material and take care!
Yet another superb lesson David - right on the money (Metaphorically speaking because it’s free) if you have a paypal.me address post it and I’m happy to contribute to your lessons - keep up the great work
Thanks so much John - you rock! I do have a Patreon account setup for supporters and it's only $5 a month. Patreon supporters also have access to custom PDF tab files for most of the lessons on this channel. I didn't create files for the older lessons with the transcriptions onscreen, but most of the videos from the last two months are included on Patreon. Here's the link ---> www.patreon.com/latenightlessons Thank you again so much and take care! : )
Great work and an extremely helpful and useful video. You chose the correct chord to convey so much information that went beyond chord voicing into why it is important to know the fretboard. This is a great way to open that door also. Brilliant.
Hi,
Tip - Understanding Intervals ..... Use a movable Major Scale and compare the note in the scale to the Major Scales Root note.
.... if the interval fits in the Major Scale there are only two types of intervals found within the scale “Major & Perfect” If it doesn’t fit in the Major Scale, then it’s a flat or sharp interval of some sort ....also called diminished, Minor, or augmented interval.
* Major interval down a half step becomes minor interval.
* Major interval raised a half step becomes an augmented interval.
* Minor Interval lowered a half step becomes diminished.
* You can have double diminished or double augmented intervals too, but they are less commonly used.
**** Tip #2 - most chords go in 3rds.
**** Tip #3 - Suspended Chords remove or suspend the 3rd interval by replacing it with a Major 2nd or Perfect 4th.
Tip #4 - When making larger chord Extentions the root and/or 5th can often be removed or omitted .... you have to keep the 5th if it is altered though.... such as b5 #5 etc.....
**** There are only four basic triads types -
1) Major Triad = Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th or R, 3, 5.
2) Minor Triad = Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th, or R, b3, 5. (The b3 doesn’t always mean the note has a flat pitch name)
3) Augmented Triad = Root, Major 3rd, Augmented 5th, or R, 3, #5.
4) Diminished Triad = Root, Minor 3rd, Diminished 5th, or R, b3, b5.
(Triads are the primary beginning chords, that the extentions are later added to for forming larger or more complex chords.)
TRIAD EXAMPLES - Using “C” as a Root note.
C Major Triad = C E G or R, 3, 5.
C Minor Triad = C Eb G or R, b3, 5.
C Augmented Triad = C E G# or R, 3, #5.
C Diminished Triad = C Eb Gb or R, b3, b5.
(Compare each example Triads notes to the “C” Root note in a Movable C Major Scale to see the intervals relationship.)
I hope this is a little more helpful to people, as it is very difficult to explain chords and their extentions in a short video.... however this guy offers great advice on everything.......😁👍
You jumped ahead a little bit, but that's okay.
Everything you shared is correct, but that's a little but more info than I like to share at once.
: )
Stay tuned for part two in this series and thanks again!
Love your lessons dave..always a pleasure to watch
this is the best guitar channel on youtube
I love getting messages and feedback like this!
THANK YOU!
\m/ ROCK ON \m/
Love it , great lesson😎
Great stuff thanks
Thanks so much dude! I knew this episode was going to come eventually. Scale theory has never intimidated me that much but chord theory (expanding further than basic major -minor-minor 7-dom 7) has always shut my brain down!🤯🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Thanks again Joe and I'll be sure to add a few more videos in this chord construction series.
: )
It's very confusing and there are so many rules and factors you have to remember, it's pretty easy to see why people are commonly scared away from this area of theory and learning about music.
Stick around and there's more in store!
\m/ ROCK IT \m/
Great lesson Dave. Thanks. I enjoy those spicy chords too. Geordie the guitarist from Killing Joke is a master at those alt rock chords. The album Night Time would be a cool feature for your chord series.
Hey Dave,
Awesome Lesson!! Thanks!!
Thank you again!
: )
I'm glad folks are diggin' this lesson.
Stay tuned and take care!
EJ does a similar thing on his video ,its a great way of demonstrating chord types and simple it can be to change them,good stuff.
Thanks again David!
It took me a long time to realize how important chords and chord progressions actually are. Once I noticed, I dove into that world like a swimming pool.
: )
Stay tuned for more lessons and material and take care!
@@LateNightLessons cheers David
David, it seems that you're inspiring a bunch of us to dig deeper into our fretboards. Multiply the time you spend composing, filming, and editing by about 20 (because we're practicing) and you'll have an idea of how far behind we are on your great lessons!
I love getting comments and messages like this and thank you so much!!!
: )
It makes me feel great hearing the excitement from these messages and the fact that several folks have thanked me for helping to get them back into playing and practicing again has been a real thrill and once again makes me feel great.
Stay tuned for more material and thanks again!
\m/ ROCK ON \m/
Hi David. These Chordplay lesson are so inspiring. I can be playing guitar for a few hours until I’m worn out or bored, then I watch one of these videos and I need to pick it up again. Whatever I play next always sounds fresh and interesting. So many channels teach you how to play a song or a solo note for note, which is fine, but these videos feel like the spark of an idea and it’s up to me to see where I can take it.
I’m sure you have too many requests already but mine is Ruban Nielson from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. He has the most interesting vocabulary of chords I can think of any guitarist working today. Necessary Evil is a good example .
Thank you so much and that's EXACTLY what I'm attempting to do here.
It's great to work on music and solos note-for-note, but sooner or later you have to tap into yourself and see what YOU can do.
I look at it like taking an art class.
Would you rather attempt to copy famous artwork like the Mona Lisa or would you rather see what you can create? But don't get me wrong, it's cool to replicate and copy another artist, but I think the long-term goal should be tapping into yourself and finding how to express yourself musically.
It's a lot more fun and you tend to not get bored as easily too.
Thanks for watching and ROCK ON!
Hey, David. I wanted to let you know how much I've appreciated your channel and the time you take to break down complex concepts and repackage them into practical, digestible videos. I look forward to your future content and will be thoroughly enjoying the catalog of videos you've already released. Truly, thank you,
Nick
Hi David,
again a lesson on the way of understanding the complexity of music and the resulting
possibilities, that's what I was looking for and I had to gather together from other
teaching materials in a nutshell a big thank you and keep it up
This is great to hear and thanks so much!
I'll be sure to add a few more videos in this chord construction series ASAP.
Thanks for watching and take care!
: )
Really great video David, Thankyou! :)
Please post more of this type of Chord Construction material, you have a natural and fun way of explaining things, that to many of us are quite complex.
Thank you again so much!
I'll be sure to add more to this series and dive a little deeper into this subject!
Thanks again and take care!
: )
yea great thanks mate!!
Thank you!!!
: )
David, you're doing a fantastic job with your lessons. I've learned quite a bit from you, since I came across your channel recently. Every once in awhile, while playing my guitar, I would noodle around with chords doing what you just showed, but didn't actually know each chord name. This is where your explanations sprung up the ah hah moment. I'll keep watchin' your videos, because I know I'll have some more of them moments. I'm sure I speak for others out there watching your channel. Thank you David. Rock! \m/
Thank you so much again Luis!
Take care buddy and stay tuned for more material and lessons!
: )
Great stuff Dave. I love learning how chords work together in theory.... Chord construction always grabs my attention.
Thanks Shane!
Stay tuned for Part Two in this series which is coming ASAP.
Thanks again and rock on!
Great video as always👍 Yes I’ve played around with Am open string idea before. I couldn’t tell you all they names but just go with the sound. Cool video 🎸👍
Thank you and it's a useful approach to learning more about chords and things really get interesting when you move away from A minor and really start getting your hands dirty with different keys and chordal options.
: )
Thanks again and take care!
Hi David,
Keep up the fantastic content. I just came across your page yesterday and I have been watching your lessons all day yesterday and today. I've been playing since 1988 and there are many guitar channels out there and nearly all are very average. You are among the best. A sincere and heartfelt, thank you !!
David Balle I agree! All the content on a David’s channel is pure gold and in my opinion more helpful and informative than most the other guitar channels all put together.
Thank you so much David - that's great to hear!
Stick around for more lessons and material and take care!
\m/ ROCK ON \m/
You're too kind Joe!
Thank you!
: )
Dave, why don't they call a 13th the 6th? Or, why don't we have a 21th (sic) chord?
Hey Jimmy!
Well, in chord terminology and music theory, the 2nd is also known as the 9th, the 4th is also known as the 11th, and the 6th is also known as the 13th.
It really depends on what you're playing and studying, but typically when you're dealing with triads (three-note chords) you'll normally use the 2-4-6 names, and when you're playing something based around 7th chords (four note chords) you'd typically use the 9th, 11th, and 13th names/terminology.
This is a general rule of thumb and there are always exceptions, but the change in the number indicates that you've done something different with the chord (say adding the 7th).
It's there to help you, not to confuse you (even though it is confusing - haha).
Good luck and take care!
So glad I found your channel. I have already learned alot just in two of your videos. You remind me alot of the guys i hang around with,the only difference is you know so much about theory, im really happy I found your channel.
Keep up the great lessons!
I haven’t looked at all ur videos yet,but if you can do one about phrasing or sequences,that would be Awsome!
Thanks!
Nice! The 3rd and the 7th are the most important notes, but they are also a power chord as well! We had very similar instructors, lol!
That's true and thanks for chiming in here!
It's funny how learning something from one instructor can almost filter over into another instructors method or lesson.
I've been fascinated with different approaches of teaching and educational methods fora long time. Everyone seems to do things a little differently, but we're all tackling the same information.
Thanks for watching and take care!
: )
Holy crap my universal translator went offline. You are speaking Martian. Wow! U hurt my little brain lol \m/
Hey, good stuff David. Do you have any vids where you talk about your gear?
Thank you!
Be sure to check out the 'Guitar Tone & Amps' episode from the Brewster's Millions of Rants series on this channel to learn more about the amp I use for these videos.
Thanks for watching!
: )
"What are the two most important parts of a car?"
"The drivetrain and the chassis?"
"WRONG! It's the hood ornament and the pinstripes that give the car its character."
fantastic channel, the Queensryche video had come up in my suggestions and I checked it out as they were one of my favorite bands it was excellent. subscirbed thank you and keep up the good work
That's great to hear Richard and thank you so much!
Queensryche totally rocked back in the day.
: )
Stay tuned for more lessons and material and take care!
minor 9 has a natural 9th not a b9, same goes for dom 9
Yet another superb lesson David - right on the money (Metaphorically speaking because it’s free) if you have a paypal.me address post it and I’m happy to contribute to your lessons - keep up the great work
Thanks so much John - you rock!
I do have a Patreon account setup for supporters and it's only $5 a month.
Patreon supporters also have access to custom PDF tab files for most of the lessons on this channel. I didn't create files for the older lessons with the transcriptions onscreen, but most of the videos from the last two months are included on Patreon.
Here's the link ---> www.patreon.com/latenightlessons
Thank you again so much and take care!
: )