Tnx man finaly some lesson for open chords and barre chords in drop D and not another power chord only lesson :) But is it true that you can use normal chord shapes as in standard tuning as long as you mute the top string which is now D or do you get something else?
Absolutely! It's very much so true that if you play a chord in which you don't use the 6th String (Low E - now tuned to a D) the chord is exactly the same. Thanks for watching!
Really helpful thanks. Can you let me know if this is correct, so dm13 chord, in drop d would it be played as: 033000 Thought I heard that’s how it would be played but is that correct?
Dm13 would be: D-F-A-C-E-G-B 6th String = D 5th String = C 4th String = F 3rd String = G 2nd String = B 1st String = E That would be correct! The most common note to exclude in these complex chords would be the 5th (A) so that's a cool voicing! Cheers!
The name of that chord is a "5 chord". Example, if you play that chord on the 5th fret, that would be a "G5". G because that's what note your hitting on the 6th and 4th string. 5 because you're playing a 5th above the note as well. You wouldn't say "major" or "minor" because your omitting the 3rd, which is the note that tells you whether the chord is major or minor. If any of that went over your head, I have a series called "Usable Guitar Theory" that goes through all of that. Here's a link in which I talk about "Building Chords?!". I annotate to a couple of other relevant videos as well. garretsguitarlessons.com/lessons/building-chords/ Cheers and thanks for watching! *Edited to include link.
Are you familiar with the band days of the new? If so, do u have any advice for someone who’s trying to write melodies inspired by the song “shelf in the room” ?
Kevin Magee They are called "5" chords. Power chords are built of just the root and 5th of each chord! I have a video on "Naming Chords?!" and "Power Chords"! Under my "Theory" and "Chords" playlist on my site or my youtube channel.
Why mute the 5th string so much? You can fret the 4-5-6 strings together with your pinky or thumb. The thumb can easily fret the bottom E note for the E chords while the other fingers are same as standard, and might do the F#, too. IMO barre chords are easier this way in drop D compared to stndard tuning, and you get to add a 6-string D-shape barre chord! For Gmaj, you can fret the 5 and 6 string on 5th fret (I use my thumb but you can use ring and pinky if you wish) and the 1 string on 3rd fret with index finger. Sounds nice and full like the standard G chord.
It might be useful to mention that it's possible to use the extended D shapes as the basis for six-string bar chords which may be easier and sound better in some contexts than the E-shape bar cords.
Hi there! Just about anything. I use it in Singer-Songwriter, Rock, Metal, even funk. I love it when songs are in the key of D or Dm because you have a low root note you can grab. With that said, just about any key will do too! Cheers!
The F chord is either not effected (like your standard 4 string F chord), can be thought of as a 6th String Barre Chord on the 3rd Fret, 6th String or a Power Chord on the 3rd Fret, 6th String!
Hey there! The chords (if you do not like the 6th string) are exactly the same. If you do use the 6th string, that needs to be accommodated and moved up 2 frets... hence why the fingerings get a little weird. I have a free PDF of all these chord shapes available at: garretsguitarlessons.com under Resources on the "PDF" page. That should help out. Thanks for watching! :)
Yes, no matter how your hands are you can most certainly play. I use to think because I didn't have long fingers, I couldn't play chords/scales with really big stretches... but alas, all it took was practice! Thanks for watching :)
I feel compelled to comment as I felt exactly the same as you... I never understood the point of different tunings!!! But now I've really got into the notion... Come together - Beatles Harvest moon - Neil young Everlong - foo fighters All apologies - nirvana Heart shaped box - nirvana Those are just a handful of great songs that sound better in drop D... And are made so much easier in drop D!!! And this lesson will come in really handy once you find a few drop D songs you like... Especially if you are gigging and too lazy to change your tuning back after doing a drop D song!!! Happy playing :-)
Snooze00 I'd say it's mostly to play fast power chords or to allow a lower note while keeping the rest in E standard. Some metal power chord playing would be too fast if you used standard tuning. It's pointless to use Drop D for these types of chords unless they are only periodically used. There are some unique chords that are opened up with Drop D though so it's not entirely without merit, but they tend to be much simpler. This is all just based on my own experience of course.
For the power chord ("5" chord), yes I don't think it's important to have fingerings noted... because any fingering works. The fingerings that are shown are just my suggestions. For more free lessons and resources be sure to check out garretsguitarlessons.com. Cheers!
Could you possibly do a video of d chord progressions? No talking or explaining othe than naming chords for other people, but I personally only learn from watching and listening. Or atleast at the beginning, otherwise it makes the video boring. No offense, thats just me. I just dont see any good acoustic d videos.
I understand. I have a "Play Along" playlist where it's just that, playing the chord with a chart in front of it. It's about halfway down the page. Here's the link: garretsguitarlessons.com/chords-play-alongs/ Also, I have Backing Tracks to help utilize the chords as well. Just plug them in to any of the Backing Tracks: garretsguitarlessons.com/backing-tracks/ Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Basically you gotta be Mr Fantastic to be able to play these chord shapes. This is a whole new ball game for me! My hand isn’t used to making these shapes. Guess I gotta keep practicing. Ain’t quitting tho!
Yes some of them have some goofy stretches! Try playing the chord, strumming it once, then take your fingers off and stretch 'em! Repeat as much as you need to. They get easier over time... and the more you use them! I have more free lessons and resources over at garretsguitarlessons.com. Cheers and thank you!
Hey! I'm so sorry for the late reply but if you go to 3:49 in the video, I go through a "Barre" chord. Put your 1st finger on the 1st fret (3rd finger on the 3rd fret) and you'll have a F chord! Hope that helps!
Great..short and explained easily..thank you
Thank you! Be sure to grab the free PDF at garretsguitarlessons.com!
This video is very helpful. I only knew a couple of drop D chords at first until I viewed your lesson... Thanks !
Awesome! Be sure to check out my website: garretsguitarlessons.com for tabs/chord charts plus a ton of other cool stuff.
I appreciate you watching! :)
Finally a helpful lesson on regular chords and in drop d too =] I play metalcore a lot in drop d so yeah
+Joshua Garcia Thank you! I love these chords and find them really helpful!
Really clear ! Visuals and explanations thank you so
Awesome! Be sure to grab the free PDF at garretsguitarlessons.com! Cheers :)
wow. great. now i understand why they do a drop D tuning. it's beneficial in power chords. thanks
Absolutely! Thank you for watching! I have a free PDF of these chord shapes available at: garretsguitarlessons.com/resources/pdfs Have a great day!
Wow, I've always wanted to get a little help with this and here it is. Sweet deal!
+Matt Adams Matt! Thanks for watching! You're awesome!
Fun. I've been messing around with drop D some this week.
Drop D is a ton of fun! Enjoy :)
Tnx man finaly some lesson for open chords and barre chords in drop D and not another power chord only lesson :)
But is it true that you can use normal chord shapes as in standard tuning as long as you mute the top string which is now D or do you get something else?
Absolutely! It's very much so true that if you play a chord in which you don't use the 6th String (Low E - now tuned to a D) the chord is exactly the same. Thanks for watching!
Nice.. Thanks man. This might be the best gtr vid I've watched this year. Useful
Killer lesson, lots of info. Thx
You're welcome Matt! Check out the free PDF in the description.
Thank you so much. That's really going to help👍
Really helpful thanks. Can you let me know if this is correct, so dm13 chord, in drop d would it be played as: 033000
Thought I heard that’s how it would be played but is that correct?
Dm13 would be: D-F-A-C-E-G-B
6th String = D
5th String = C
4th String = F
3rd String = G
2nd String = B
1st String = E
That would be correct! The most common note to exclude in these complex chords would be the 5th (A) so that's a cool voicing! Cheers!
TY so much Garret!
You absolute legend!
You’re a good teacher!
Thank you so much! Be sure to check out garretsguitarlessons.com for more free lessons and resources!
do the power chords have names? like barring the 6th 5th and 4th on the 5th fret, what is the name of that chord?
The name of that chord is a "5 chord". Example, if you play that chord on the 5th fret, that would be a "G5".
G because that's what note your hitting on the 6th and 4th string. 5 because you're playing a 5th above the note as well. You wouldn't say "major" or "minor" because your omitting the 3rd, which is the note that tells you whether the chord is major or minor.
If any of that went over your head, I have a series called "Usable Guitar Theory" that goes through all of that. Here's a link in which I talk about "Building Chords?!". I annotate to a couple of other relevant videos as well.
garretsguitarlessons.com/lessons/building-chords/
Cheers and thanks for watching!
*Edited to include link.
How do you make the F. G. A. C. Chords in drop d
These are all covered in the video! Not only that I have a PDF linked in the description as well. :)
this really helped, thanks man!!
Are you familiar with the band days of the new? If so, do u have any advice for someone who’s trying to write melodies inspired by the song “shelf in the room” ?
I'm not! I'll have to check them out!
❤❤❤ Thank u
thank you man.. help me a lot
Hey! Anytime! I appreciate you watching. Grab the PDF over at garretsguitarlessons.com!
Am I the only one using 6th Major but just with all strings instead of leaving the A string out so it basically sounds like usual major bar chords?
excellent!
Good lesson! Thanks.
What are the names of the 1 finger power chords?
Kevin Magee They are called "5" chords. Power chords are built of just the root and 5th of each chord! I have a video on "Naming Chords?!" and "Power Chords"! Under my "Theory" and "Chords" playlist on my site or my youtube channel.
Men i have a question what is the bm minor on drop D
The same as a normal Bm (if you're playing it on the 2nd fret 5th string)! Otherwise it'd be a "6th Minor" where your first finger is on the 7th fret!
Power chords and full bars all you need but these are nice and hard as fuck to play lol
Dope!
Free PDF at garretsguitarlessons.com! :)
Why mute the 5th string so much? You can fret the 4-5-6 strings together with your pinky or thumb. The thumb can easily fret the bottom E note for the E chords while the other fingers are same as standard, and might do the F#, too.
IMO barre chords are easier this way in drop D compared to stndard tuning, and you get to add a 6-string D-shape barre chord!
For Gmaj, you can fret the 5 and 6 string on 5th fret (I use my thumb but you can use ring and pinky if you wish) and the 1 string on 3rd fret with index finger. Sounds nice and full like the standard G chord.
What about the A7 chord?
Doesn't utilize the 6th string so no changes! If you insist on making it include the 6th string you must account for the detuning of the 6th string.
thank you Garret.. it helps a lot
+Romeo Kom Thanks for watching Romeo!
Thanks!!!!
Welcome!
It might be useful to mention that it's possible to use the extended D shapes as the basis for six-string bar chords which may be easier and sound better in some contexts than the E-shape bar cords.
What about b minor
B minor from the 5th string root (5th string - 2nd Fret) doesn't change at all! If you want to play it from 6th String Root use the 6th String Minor!
Damn, I know a little guitar after 50 years. You are one helluva teacher. Thanks for your work.
Thanks so much! I have tons of free lessons and resources over at: garretsguitarlessons.com. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions!
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Nice concise video. Quick question: what type of songs do you use the Drop D tuning for?
Hi there! Just about anything. I use it in Singer-Songwriter, Rock, Metal, even funk. I love it when songs are in the key of D or Dm because you have a low root note you can grab. With that said, just about any key will do too! Cheers!
Thanks Garret. I play mostly old time or gospel, but I'll give the dropped D a try. Sounds like it might be fun to experiment with.
this is gr8 !!!! tysm x
Thanks for watching! :) Be sure to check out: garretsguitarlessons.com for more lessons and resources!
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And the C chord???
C chord stays exactly the same as the only string detuned is the 6th string!
What about the F chord
If you don't use the 6th string it doesn't change! Otherwise the 6th string barre chord on the 1st fret works :)
F chord? Did I miss that?
The F chord is either not effected (like your standard 4 string F chord), can be thought of as a 6th String Barre Chord on the 3rd Fret, 6th String or a Power Chord on the 3rd Fret, 6th String!
@@garretsguitarlessons thank you
Why doesn't your tabs match your fingers sometimes
I don't know if it's possible to say this slow enough ana me ever get it. Im lost...
Hey there! The chords (if you do not like the 6th string) are exactly the same. If you do use the 6th string, that needs to be accommodated and moved up 2 frets... hence why the fingerings get a little weird.
I have a free PDF of all these chord shapes available at: garretsguitarlessons.com under Resources on the "PDF" page. That should help out. Thanks for watching! :)
Thank You Garret, This lesson was very simple and informative. Good stuff... Novice Picker...Raven:>☆~
Thanks for watching Raven!
I swore this was Andrew Bernard giving guitar lessons as soon as I heard his voice LOL.
roo too doo doo doo
I sometimes appear on a show called "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia". I'm the ghoul slayer.
your hands look exactly like mine, which is inspiring because i find it a bit difficult to play guitar. haha random but still...
Yes, no matter how your hands are you can most certainly play. I use to think because I didn't have long fingers, I couldn't play chords/scales with really big stretches... but alas, all it took was practice! Thanks for watching :)
I have a lot of work to do 😫😮💨
I dont understand why you need to drop D if and in doing so you need to relearn all the chords again. Whats the point.
I feel compelled to comment as I felt exactly the same as you... I never understood the point of different tunings!!! But now I've really got into the notion...
Come together - Beatles
Harvest moon - Neil young
Everlong - foo fighters
All apologies - nirvana
Heart shaped box - nirvana
Those are just a handful of great songs that sound better in drop D... And are made so much easier in drop D!!!
And this lesson will come in really handy once you find a few drop D songs you like... Especially if you are gigging and too lazy to change your tuning back after doing a drop D song!!!
Happy playing :-)
it's not really necessary.You can use tabs so it will be easier
Snooze00 I'd say it's mostly to play fast power chords or to allow a lower note while keeping the rest in E standard. Some metal power chord playing would be too fast if you used standard tuning. It's pointless to use Drop D for these types of chords unless they are only periodically used. There are some unique chords that are opened up with Drop D though so it's not entirely without merit, but they tend to be much simpler. This is all just based on my own experience of course.
Ow!
!!! :)
I only play Drop D power chords for Nu metal.
You did it all for the Nookie?
@@garretsguitarlessons It doesn't even matter.
You're a fan of disturbed.
I'm a LP fan.
I think that its pretty good that you dont got any fingers in there.
For the power chord ("5" chord), yes I don't think it's important to have fingerings noted... because any fingering works. The fingerings that are shown are just my suggestions. For more free lessons and resources be sure to check out garretsguitarlessons.com. Cheers!
No importa que esté en inglés
Gracias
Could you possibly do a video of d chord progressions? No talking or explaining othe than naming chords for other people, but I personally only learn from watching and listening. Or atleast at the beginning, otherwise it makes the video boring. No offense, thats just me. I just dont see any good acoustic d videos.
I understand. I have a "Play Along" playlist where it's just that, playing the chord with a chart in front of it. It's about halfway down the page. Here's the link: garretsguitarlessons.com/chords-play-alongs/
Also, I have Backing Tracks to help utilize the chords as well. Just plug them in to any of the Backing Tracks: garretsguitarlessons.com/backing-tracks/
Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Basically you gotta be Mr Fantastic to be able to play these chord shapes. This is a whole new ball game for me! My hand isn’t used to making these shapes. Guess I gotta keep practicing. Ain’t quitting tho!
Yes some of them have some goofy stretches! Try playing the chord, strumming it once, then take your fingers off and stretch 'em! Repeat as much as you need to. They get easier over time... and the more you use them!
I have more free lessons and resources over at garretsguitarlessons.com. Cheers and thank you!
You gotta train them bad boys and show em who's boss!
Really don't get this drop D stuff is it people just looking for new ways positions to play chords why ?????
Just to get that extra low D note!
No "F" Chord? I literally found this video by googling "F Chord Drop D" so ... major fail on Google's part. Also, why no "F" Chord?
Hey! I'm so sorry for the late reply but if you go to 3:49 in the video, I go through a "Barre" chord. Put your 1st finger on the 1st fret (3rd finger on the 3rd fret) and you'll have a F chord! Hope that helps!
So boring(((