I like the idea of giving newbies and slightly more advanced people simple tools to add color to their playing, without having to delve for hours in music theory.
PC Principal if you like this there is a fantastic band I love called Left Lane Cruiser. The guy literally plays everything with a bottle neck yet his attack is so incredible. Seen that band several times and love his music theory which is “keep it simple” or some music doesn’t have to be over complicated to be great to listen to. Oh have a listen to left lane cruiser and let me know what you think. They’re blues/rock
I think it's better that you don't throw a bunch of theory when presenting these, cause the objective is to make them experiment with new sounds without minding the rules too much. Adding theory at the start might just make them fall into another purgatory that's even harder to get out of.
Man this guy consistently has top notch material and yet I never see his subs go up! it sucks cause his content is super educational and delivered in such a manner that anyone can understand.
metalheadblues i think the first time i learned about it was when i wanted to learn the outro to floods by pantera. personally my favorite use of it ive ever heard
These are things I’m already extremely familiar and comfortable with after playing for ten years but I’d be lying if I said watching someone different take a similar approach wasn’t inspiring. Gorgeous guitar and fantastic content. Subbed.
The 3rds is also how you write harmonized guitar parts for the people like me who are confused about that at first, it definitely opens up your writing!
I’ve been playing for around 20 years and a lot of times I’ll just sit there and experiment with strange chords. If your good rhythmically and have a good sense of time you can come up with a lot of cool stuff
If you want to learn some interesting chords learn some Dave Matthews stuff. He plays all kind of wacky stuff. Some of them are almost impossible stretches i swear.
This video deserves so much attention man. The sheer amount of knowledge that he shared is so helpful for musicians who are starting their song writing journey
Dang, you made it so easy to understand. Although my skills are vastly improved I always check out videos like this to see if I can rewire my brain. Sometimes just hearing players educate from their perspective just makes something click differently when you're playing. You're a natural teacher! Mad respect! Thanks for the video!
I used this type of powerchord to add a flavour to my riff but i didnt know much about this until you upload this vid Thanks bro, Nice Lesson as Always
Years of being more of a singer song writer then a guitar player, thank you for this vid. It really helped expand my playing and brought me alot of joy. I Even dusted off my old strat and pedals. Hats off to you good, sir.
Great vid 👍. I had this same thing with power chords when I was learning. Being a huge Beatle fan, I was gifted a complete guitar tab song book which was definitely a game changer. So many different elegant or crunchy sounding chords
Great video to make simple riffs sound more full and technical. I play a variety of these but am more of trial and error player that lacks the theory as you mentioned. Should do a video showing fancy ways to transition from riffs like these to another! Love this video, subscribed 😎🤘
@@brucewayne2184 i branched out. Not in my listening. But taking "risks" in my note choice. So you have a pentatonic. Instead of using all of the pentatonic notes. Id do variations. I change one note at a time. Once i found a note i liked, id continue on til i found one that sounded good woth that one and so on. I took my time in picking each and every note rather than trying to speed thru with my muscle memory. Because muscle memory doesnt change, per se, if you continue to play the same thing.
Every beginner should learn the notes on the fretboard,chord and scale theory (a must!!),basic playing techniques....and their favorite easy tunes for inspiration...and RUclips lesson vids like from this dude 👍👍
I've been actually surprised at how few metal band add different chords. Power chords with a metal sound do sound heavy and powerful, they certainly have their place etched in eternity for a reason, but it's so easy to add variety too, as you've shown, and as the musicians I've played with often did.
Incredible level of quality and tabs! This channel is one of the best. Thank you for your great lessons. RUclips algorithms are bad. I am constantly getting info on new channels but not for this one. I discovered it by accident through a musicradar article about Tool’s song Pneuma. Again incredible lessons, keep it up and we will spread the word!
Youre lessons are the best man deadset. Simple, to the point and interesting. You also have great taste in music. I'd have a beer with you and listen to Opeth for sure. Cheers from Australia!
Great video man! I was already doing a lot of these things but didn’t really understand what I was doing, and I still learned a lot. Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
I've been playing guitar for two years now. I used to watch his tool videos and a perfect circle (quality content) but then decided to start writing my own material, and funny enough I actually came to learn all the things he thought in the video with absolutely no background in music theory. It's all about just fiddling around and trying not to always sound the same. But still great video
I’ve been playing some of these chords for years and I never knew they had official names! In the beginning I got really bored of learning smoke on the water from my teacher so I quit lessons and learnt everything by ear. I progressed really quickly and developed a good ear for notes and keys etc, but on the other hand I never learnt any theory so I never knew why certain things go together other than sound . Regular power chords felt thin, so I experimented and learnt to add what I just found out is a 9 because it sounds better to me. Only now I’m gonna relearn the parts I missed to be able to compose music better and this video is a start. Thank you for your knowledge!
Man, I love power chords (Hardcore Crust/D-beat fanatic)... But I also love learning! I picked up a lot of instantly transferable data from this. Thanx. Also: Nice Between The Buried And Me shirt.
8:25 riffs remind me of Victory Lap era Propagandhi so that was a pleasant surprise while looking for suggestions for further expression with power chords. Thank you for that.
I really like the way you explained things so that even casual players can learn something and then moved into more advanced territory. I also want your guitar :) Anyways just subscribed, happy new year!
There really aren't any "new" ideas in music. The theory, or the understanding of music has been around for centuries. Not in the ROCK genre, of course. But, every idea has been used somewhere in time. It blows my mind that there are actually REASONS why certain notes, and chords sound "good" to the ear. Even the sound of the Gragorian chants can be explained by someone who understands music theory. I think it's cool as hell!!!
Music theory doesn't explain why something sounds "good" though. Music theory just gives names to certain concepts and ideas within music. Whether or not something sounds "good" is subjective. I can use music theory to explain to you for example that a certain chord in a song is a B major seven in first inversion, or that the overall key of the song is in B major, or that a rhythm is in 7/8 time, etc etc, but what I cannot explain is why any of that stuff sounds "good" to someone, at least I can't explain it using music theory.
JOHN if you put frequencies and their ratios (how they divide, multiply and overtones) into the equation you can at least give a rudimentary explanation, since the human brain „likes“ some ratios more then others.
@@rolux4853 I suppose, although I think it's probably more complicated than that. Someone can like a bit of music for more than just the ratios being used in the harmony, and in my own experience your ear can get used to hearing "less pleasant" sounding ratios.
I just switched to Black Metal and had to learn new dyads like the Minor 3rd, Major 3rd, Augmented 5ths and such ontop of more Barre and Minor chords. Got me out the Thrash Power Chord Purgatory
Goddammit i love my power chords, but I definitely needed other alternatives and ideas so it doesn't feel like I'm writing the same shit over and over. BTW subbed.
2:24 sounds bit like Orion from Metallica. I'm honestly glad my guitar playing is far away from power chord purgatory haha, but all it takes is some experimentation with power chords and playing them differently. Another great examples for that would be the intro riff to Rise Above by Black Flag.
I like the idea of giving newbies and slightly more advanced people simple tools to add color to their playing, without having to delve for hours in music theory.
PC Principal if you like this there is a fantastic band I love called Left Lane Cruiser. The guy literally plays everything with a bottle neck yet his attack is so incredible. Seen that band several times and love his music theory which is “keep it simple” or some music doesn’t have to be over complicated to be great to listen to. Oh have a listen to left lane cruiser and let me know what you think. They’re blues/rock
I think it's better that you don't throw a bunch of theory when presenting these, cause the objective is to make them experiment with new sounds without minding the rules too much. Adding theory at the start might just make them fall into another purgatory that's even harder to get out of.
I'm still working on smoke on water
When you realize, it's not the pickup setup or the texture of the pedal, but the chord arrangement, well damn
@@evanwalter3486 Smoke on Walter..
Man this guy consistently has top notch material and yet I never see his subs go up! it sucks cause his content is super educational and delivered in such a manner that anyone can understand.
Totally agree.
SUBSCRIBED
SUBSCRIBED
I subbed recently I'm sure others will too!
I’m sure if he keeps grinding like this he will take off
I REALLY needed this video. I've been stuck in power chord limbo for ages. Thanks!
The add9 power chords is such a dope one , thought it was fairly modern but it's played it in message in a bottle main riff.
Shows up in Pink Floyd as early as the early 70's. That grip goes way back.
Add9 from the stacked fifths are one of my favorite sounds
I love Quintal voicings, Quartal voicings are also cool but they feel a little more hollow.
Pull me under by dream theater
metalheadblues i think the first time i learned about it was when i wanted to learn the outro to floods by pantera.
personally my favorite use of it ive ever heard
These are things I’m already extremely familiar and comfortable with after playing for ten years but I’d be lying if I said watching someone different take a similar approach wasn’t inspiring.
Gorgeous guitar and fantastic content. Subbed.
The 3rds is also how you write harmonized guitar parts for the people like me who are confused about that at first, it definitely opens up your writing!
I’ve been playing for around 20 years and a lot of times I’ll just sit there and experiment with strange chords. If your good rhythmically and have a good sense of time you can come up with a lot of cool stuff
If you want to learn some interesting chords learn some Dave Matthews stuff. He plays all kind of wacky stuff. Some of them are almost impossible stretches i swear.
Interesting and useful lesson, just subbed.
Greg literally teaches stuff no one is even *talking about*
And serendipitously, always releases a lesson when I'm interested in that exact thing.
Goddamn, that is a nice custom Kiesel.
Agreed!!
A beauty ain't it.
Your tone is quite nice to listen to. It's not ear piercing like most people's
So you've seen my videos then...
@@stinkypinkeee5085 uh huh that's right
@@vincentmasterbassist6784 Pinky likes it shrill and full of feedback hahahaaa...
Vincent master bassist I noticed that too...super clear tone!
I would love to know what he's using for that tone / model
Love that you always favour quality over quantity
Killer vid. Gonna start using some of this stuff in my jams.
This video deserves so much attention man. The sheer amount of knowledge that he shared is so helpful for musicians who are starting their song writing journey
Great lesson, greater tone!
This is a great start. The one theme I have on most of my RUclips tutorials is don’t just play power chords, riff!!
That's a very tasteful keisel
Its ugly
@@Leonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn We are talking about the guitar, not your mom. Trust me, we all know about that situation already.
Ugliest keisel ive ever seen
@@ClearAdventure "no ur mum" i cant believe 9 people plus yourself thought this was funny enough to 'like'
why do you idiots keep saying keisel when it clearly is kiesel?
Dang, you made it so easy to understand. Although my skills are vastly improved I always check out videos like this to see if I can rewire my brain. Sometimes just hearing players educate from their perspective just makes something click differently when you're playing.
You're a natural teacher! Mad respect! Thanks for the video!
I used this type of powerchord to add a flavour to my riff but i didnt know much about this until you upload this vid
Thanks bro, Nice Lesson as Always
Years of being more of a singer song writer then a guitar player, thank you for this vid. It really helped expand my playing and brought me alot of joy. I Even dusted off my old strat and pedals. Hats off to you good, sir.
This channel, Rick Beato, and Signals Music Studio are hands down the best fucking music theory channels on this goddamn website.
TY dude. You've given me an actual purpuse to learn that stuff :) loved the vid.
Excellent video! Those thirds immediately brought my mind to Megadeth as well.
stopped back for a refresher. Thx Greg!
Great vid 👍. I had this same thing with power chords when I was learning. Being a huge Beatle fan, I was gifted a complete guitar tab song book which was definitely a game changer. So many different elegant or crunchy sounding chords
Completely awesome, i loved your examples 💓
You've got some great tone going on there. Love that guitar too.
I needed this.
Great video to make simple riffs sound more full and technical. I play a variety of these but am more of trial and error player that lacks the theory as you mentioned. Should do a video showing fancy ways to transition from riffs like these to another! Love this video, subscribed 😎🤘
Dude that’s a perfect riff for this video. Much appreciated
Great video. Simple, straightforward, and plenty to chew on as a seasoned player stuck in a rut. Subbed!
How do I move out of soloing purgatory?
Bruce Wayne Learn Petrucci solos
You need to forgive the Joker
@@gavyngelinas1726 I think that will bring me further into it. What I mean is I don't know how to use power chords at all. All I do is solo.
@@brucewayne2184 i branched out. Not in my listening. But taking "risks" in my note choice. So you have a pentatonic. Instead of using all of the pentatonic notes. Id do variations. I change one note at a time. Once i found a note i liked, id continue on til i found one that sounded good woth that one and so on. I took my time in picking each and every note rather than trying to speed thru with my muscle memory. Because muscle memory doesnt change, per se, if you continue to play the same thing.
Just learn scales and practice them over different chord progressions. A good tool to improve youre soloing is a looper pedal
You explained that very well. Ive played for a long time and still was able to take a lot away from this video. Thanks man!
Every beginner should learn the notes on the fretboard,chord and scale theory (a must!!),basic playing techniques....and their favorite easy tunes for inspiration...and RUclips lesson vids like from this dude 👍👍
this is video is what i exactly needed. Thank you so much for your work
Went down the rabbit hole... And I stumbled upon this. I like the inversions you described, and so I subscribed. Keep it going!
I've been actually surprised at how few metal band add different chords. Power chords with a metal sound do sound heavy and powerful, they certainly have their place etched in eternity for a reason, but it's so easy to add variety too, as you've shown, and as the musicians I've played with often did.
modern prog-metal is the exact opposite,tho. you're surprised when you hear them use classic power-chrods for once :D
Very generous teaching, as I feel like I have been missing this clarity... Thanks!!!
very helpful lesson. just matches my knowledge and understanding! Rock on, senpai
Incredible level of quality and tabs! This channel is one of the best. Thank you for your great lessons. RUclips algorithms are bad. I am constantly getting info on new channels but not for this one. I discovered it by accident through a musicradar article about Tool’s song Pneuma. Again incredible lessons, keep it up and we will spread the word!
I'm recently experimenting with octaves and 3rs I really love the versatility of just inverting them sounds. Tyvm.
That’s for all your help once again! I won’t forget you when I am a famous guitar player! I appreciate you bro!
Thanks for that video! I was really stuck with my ideas on power chords, but these tips opens so much possibilities! :)
The minor 3rd suggestion was awesome for some riffs that ive been working on. Thanks!!!
The change from 5ths to thirds you so in the first riff your demoing goes from sounding like Accept to Scorpions... love it.
I really needed this video. Thanks man
Great video. You can really hear the colour filling the sound as you keep progressing the lesson.
Youre lessons are the best man deadset. Simple, to the point and interesting. You also have great taste in music. I'd have a beer with you and listen to Opeth for sure. Cheers from Australia!
Been on your stuff since I started 3 years ago and its by far the best stuff. Keep it up man
This is one sweet video! Excellent nuggets!
This was very enlightening man, thank you so much!
This lesson is worth a million bucks. Thanks so much. Bar chords are so monotone
Great video man! I was already doing a lot of these things but didn’t really understand what I was doing, and I still learned a lot. Very helpful, thanks for sharing!
Awesome as always. Would love a lesson dedicated to just those extended chords, they sound powerful.
Yeah, second this ^
I'm stuck in power chord purgatory!
Desolate Soul we all
Are bud
repent sinner 😂😂
Very useful stuff, many thanks for sharing!
The tone is eargasm.
I SO needed this! Thanks! 🤟
This helped me with a riff I was struggling with, thanks! Subscribed.
I've been playing guitar for two years now. I used to watch his tool videos and a perfect circle (quality content) but then decided to start writing my own material, and funny enough I actually came to learn all the things he thought in the video with absolutely no background in music theory. It's all about just fiddling around and trying not to always sound the same. But still great video
3:50 sounds like Achilles Last Stand
Some Brilliant ideas for chords!!!🤘
Add 9 = Dime = Floods = one of the best outros ever written 🤘🤘🤘
this how you create your own music its the start i hope for me
thank you
I love that guitar. It's beautiful.
Thanks for doing this video
I’ve been playing some of these chords for years and I never knew they had official names! In the beginning I got really bored of learning smoke on the water from my teacher so I quit lessons and learnt everything by ear. I progressed really quickly and developed a good ear for notes and keys etc, but on the other hand I never learnt any theory so I never knew why certain things go together other than sound . Regular power chords felt thin, so I experimented and learnt to add what I just found out is a 9 because it sounds better to me. Only now I’m gonna relearn the parts I missed to be able to compose music better and this video is a start. Thank you for your knowledge!
Same here don’t know any of that crap learn by ear and some tabs for some harder stuff
@@Guitar157 question is whether I should start learning or not.
Man, I love power chords (Hardcore Crust/D-beat fanatic)... But I also love learning! I picked up a lot of instantly transferable data from this. Thanx. Also: Nice Between The Buried And Me shirt.
Ok this was very helpful! Thanks man great vid!
8:25 riffs remind me of Victory Lap era Propagandhi so that was a pleasant surprise while looking for suggestions for further expression with power chords. Thank you for that.
Great stuff here! Thanks a lot, subbed.
Nice lesson. Chord diagrams would come in handy.
Nice lesson and nice shirt too! I picked it up on that tour too!
I love power chords!
Excellent!
Great lesson for me buddy
This is great. Very informative and easy to follow. Definitely earned a sub. Thanks!
Great ...I would just love to hear more chord ideas from you man... as there are a ton of channels which focuses on solos but not much on chords
Awesome tone!
Dude, thanks a lot. This was quite helpful for me since I'm a beginner.
I really like the way you explained things so that even casual players can learn something and then moved into more advanced territory. I also want your guitar :)
Anyways just subscribed, happy new year!
Great tips and that guitar tone sounds ace
dude you are amazing, im stoned has hell but i understood all of it
Very cool and helpful
There really aren't any "new" ideas in music. The theory, or the understanding of music has been around for centuries. Not in the ROCK genre, of course. But, every idea has been used somewhere in time. It blows my mind that there are actually REASONS why certain notes, and chords sound "good" to the ear. Even the sound of the Gragorian chants can be explained by someone who understands music theory. I think it's cool as hell!!!
Music theory doesn't explain why something sounds "good" though. Music theory just gives names to certain concepts and ideas within music. Whether or not something sounds "good" is subjective. I can use music theory to explain to you for example that a certain chord in a song is a B major seven in first inversion, or that the overall key of the song is in B major, or that a rhythm is in 7/8 time, etc etc, but what I cannot explain is why any of that stuff sounds "good" to someone, at least I can't explain it using music theory.
JOHN if you put frequencies and their ratios (how they divide, multiply and overtones) into the equation you can at least give a rudimentary explanation, since the human brain „likes“ some ratios more then others.
@@rolux4853 I suppose, although I think it's probably more complicated than that. Someone can like a bit of music for more than just the ratios being used in the harmony, and in my own experience your ear can get used to hearing "less pleasant" sounding ratios.
I just switched to Black Metal and had to learn new dyads like the Minor 3rd, Major 3rd, Augmented 5ths and such ontop of more Barre and Minor chords. Got me out the Thrash Power Chord Purgatory
Very widely used! You can think of "dyads" as chords. A minor or Major 3rd implies the harmony (the chord).
Such a great video, tnx a lot!
Great lesson bro!
Thanks for the dsbm tutorial
00:43 sounds like the riff from Darkthrone - Tundra Leech
just the tip! I appreciate it!
Great topic and explanation.
Grate lesson.
Your tone is outstandingly good.
Btbam
Thank you and welcome. Hopefully you'll find some of my older videos helpful as well!
Awesome video!
Goddammit i love my power chords, but I definitely needed other alternatives and ideas so it doesn't feel like I'm writing the same shit over and over.
BTW subbed.
Once I learned power cords that all I needed but honestly I need something new to play
2:24 sounds bit like Orion from Metallica. I'm honestly glad my guitar playing is far away from power chord purgatory haha, but all it takes is some experimentation with power chords and playing them differently. Another great examples for that would be the intro riff to Rise Above by Black Flag.
New sub here, playing two years this should help loads! Thanks