So who else owes Chris basically a mortgage payment for how much he's taught us?! THANK YOU!!! My left and right brain combo for attacking guitar learning is this channel and Ricky Comiskey. Bloody hell the things you can learn when you find the right teachers!!
As a new guitarist: the mystery is solved! Thanks, Chris! This will be my lesson tonight. The guitar is such a diverse instrument; so much in there waiting to be uncovered.
Always great stuff here.. It might be Earth shattering one lesson or simple Knowledge in another.., but all these little insights is what makes this Guy a great teacher! Always pick something up here! Thank You Sir!
Hi Chris Thanks.I get confused playing funk/Stevie Wonder etc when I see the 9Sus4 chord and then see it as 11 chord or when to call it something like a D/E.Confusing.Thanks
Hello !!! Love you videos !!! I watched a video you had where you went over all minor bar cords starting on E and A strings …. And I can’t seem to find it , is it still up
So glad you’re enjoying the channel. Let me have a peek around, I don’t delete videos off the channel so if it was mine it’s gotta still be here. Are you sure it was minor barre chords? That doesn’t ring a bell, maybe the Circle Of Fifths vid?
@@curiousguitarist thank you was a great video on minor bar cords for e and a strings showing the minor the minor 7 and the minor 7 /5. Thank you so much
CHRIS, you didn't mention in the video how 80s guitarist or Jazz guitarists used Sus2 and Sus4 chords like EVH often used Sus4 chords. Which scales to use over Sus2 and Sus4 chords?
Scales really don't apply here unless you're staying in a single key. Then you can only really suspend the I and V chords. And yeah, EVH played a sus chord every 12 seconds throughout his entire career :)
@@curiousguitarist yes in one key only the primary chords I,IV, V you can use sus2 and sus4 chords but you can't use sus2 and sus4 chords for secondary chords ii,III,vi any reasons why?
@@waynegram8907 You cannot use sus4 on the IV chord in a major key without changing key temporarily. You can use sus2 or 4 on ANY major chord you'd like, the minor chord does not suspend as dramatically, it still works to be sure, but it has a completely different effect... ruclips.net/video/2EaflX0MWRo/видео.html
@@curiousguitarist yes true but evh would use sus2 and sus4 chords on the IV chord and ii,iii,vi chord. You should make a video lesson about it because you do temporary key change
Thank you for those explanations. Are Sus4 always 1 half step higher that the third and Sus2 1 full step lower. Or does it depends on the mode you are in. In a more general sense saying that the Dsus4 move the third to the fourth in the scale, and the Dsus2 move the third to the second would be correct?
Yes perfect! However, the one exception is building a Sus4 over the Lydian mode. Lydian features a #4 and so the sus4 suspension has a different sound there due to the whole step between the third and #fourth.
does the chorus (not sure if that is right) from Dire Straits "Les Boys" use a combo of Major, Sus2 and Sus4 ? I've fiddled around w/ D, Dsus2, Dsus4 (not necessarily in that order) and thought I heard that.
@@curiousguitarist ugh. now that I listen to it here ruclips.net/video/FRt6tr23r58/видео.html it's mostly single note playing, not chords, which is pretty embarrassing. but it's sort of the motif where he sings "les boys do caberet .. . . les boys are glad to be gay" like the very opening and then repeats a bit so 0 - 20 senconds ish and then in the middle like 2:40 - 3:00 or so where the line repeats, tho what I am heaing may not even be the guitar part but more the "sound" of his singing and the music. don't worry - my feelings will not be hurt if you tell me I am off my tree I just tried to play what I was hearing, but not sure which is the 2 and the 4 and not getting it to come out. so, would not be surprised if it isn't there at all.
Play it, and finding out what it is you like about it is the way of the curious guitarist. That skill right there is all you need to change your musical preference into your musical capability.
The suspension resolves to whatever chord you've suspended. This get's very interesting when you move major chords in 5ths, as they share suspensions...worth investigating!
@@curiousguitarist2 this made me pick up guitar to work it out. So going from the A chord to E chord. sus2 of A is 5th of E. Sus4 of E is root of A ? Is that shared the shared sus?
Chords that would disrupt class because they were bored with lazy lesson plans from lazy teachers? In-school suspended chords, and if you’re really bad, Out of school suspended chords.
So who else owes Chris basically a mortgage payment for how much he's taught us?! THANK YOU!!! My left and right brain combo for attacking guitar learning is this channel and Ricky Comiskey. Bloody hell the things you can learn when you find the right teachers!!
Can't tell you how touching that is for me, Simon. Thank you!
Well said!
I agree, he's brilliant!!
Absolutely agree. Well said Simon. Thank You Chris!
I feel sorry for suspended chords. Always left hanging.
Hahaha
As a new guitarist: the mystery is solved! Thanks, Chris! This will be my lesson tonight. The guitar is such a diverse instrument; so much in there waiting to be uncovered.
I can't stop...it's like it never ends. So glad you enjoyed this one SJ!
Fun lesson
Thanks Chris another interesting tip too play around with.
Excellent, succinct explanation.
Another lesson shining light into a dark box. You make things so simple. Thanks.
You bet, Simon!
Chris, Sus cords remind me of the Who, Townsend must be the king of Sus cords. LOL I love that opening.
Yeah it’s incredible
U2's 'Sometimes you can't make it' makes good use of Sus chords
Of course!! Great context~
The opening to Pinball Wizard is another good example.
OH MY GOD OF COURSE!!! Great example
Pete Townsend said he loves sus chords.
There’s enough Dad jokes in here.. I’m gonna PRACTICE.! 🤣❤️
Guilty! Thanks for all your support, Joe!
Always great stuff here.. It might be Earth shattering one lesson or simple Knowledge in another.., but all these little insights is what makes this Guy a great teacher! Always pick something up here! Thank You Sir!
Glad you enjoyed it, Tone! Thanks for all your support.
4:40 is where the monies at. Great video
Thanks!
Im curious if it works with minor chords too.
Im going to try it!
Thank you master!
It does, but it sounds VERY different, feel less intentional and less dynamic. I'd love to hear your results!
@@curiousguitarist ugh ... it doesn't resolve to minor chords.
@@MrMurphyum listen to the intro of “Reach Out” for the best example of suspending minor
i love suspended chords ❤
Have a listen to KT Tunstall’s ‘Little Favours” - the opening riff makes fantastic use of a DSus4 / DMin / DSus2 progression.
Sweet!
Hi Chris Thanks.I get confused playing funk/Stevie Wonder etc when I see the 9Sus4 chord and then see it as 11 chord or when to call it something like a D/E.Confusing.Thanks
Yeah, that can be tough. Have you watched this one?
studio.ruclips.net/user/videog8Zr_9nNAWI/edit
Well done Chris. Thanks very much.
Very welcome, Don.
Hello !!! Love you videos !!! I watched a video you had where you went over all minor bar cords starting on E and A strings …. And I can’t seem to find it , is it still up
So glad you’re enjoying the channel. Let me have a peek around, I don’t delete videos off the channel so if it was mine it’s gotta still be here.
Are you sure it was minor barre chords? That doesn’t ring a bell, maybe the Circle Of Fifths vid?
@@curiousguitarist thank you was a great video on minor bar cords for e and a strings showing the minor the minor 7 and the minor 7 /5. Thank you so much
CHRIS, you didn't mention in the video how 80s guitarist or Jazz guitarists used Sus2 and Sus4 chords like EVH often used Sus4 chords. Which scales to use over Sus2 and Sus4 chords?
Scales really don't apply here unless you're staying in a single key. Then you can only really suspend the I and V chords.
And yeah, EVH played a sus chord every 12 seconds throughout his entire career :)
@@curiousguitarist yes in one key only the primary chords I,IV, V you can use sus2 and sus4 chords but you can't use sus2 and sus4 chords for secondary chords ii,III,vi any reasons why?
@@waynegram8907 You cannot use sus4 on the IV chord in a major key without changing key temporarily.
You can use sus2 or 4 on ANY major chord you'd like, the minor chord does not suspend as dramatically, it still works to be sure, but it has a completely different effect...
ruclips.net/video/2EaflX0MWRo/видео.html
@@curiousguitarist yes true but evh would use sus2 and sus4 chords on the IV chord and ii,iii,vi chord. You should make a video lesson about it because you do temporary key change
Thank you for those explanations. Are Sus4 always 1 half step higher that the third and Sus2 1 full step lower. Or does it depends on the mode you are in. In a more general sense saying that the Dsus4 move the third to the fourth in the scale, and the Dsus2 move the third to the second would be correct?
Yes perfect! However, the one exception is building a Sus4 over the Lydian mode. Lydian features a #4 and so the sus4 suspension has a different sound there due to the whole step between the third and #fourth.
@@curiousguitarist Thank you very much for those informations.
@@Delta66-jz1vl you bet!
You’re like Bob Ross of guitar
I love that analogy
Grab a song book or two for Rush, and you’ll never need wonder what a suspended chord is ever again.
Haha! Of course!
I Love sus Chords use them all the time, You can also use the minor instead of the major for a nice effect.
😊
Food for thoughts with a lots of saucy like ingredients…oh so good. Hungry yet?!
does the chorus (not sure if that is right) from Dire Straits "Les Boys" use a combo of Major, Sus2 and Sus4 ?
I've fiddled around w/ D, Dsus2, Dsus4 (not necessarily in that order) and thought I heard that.
Can you send a link of the section you're talking about?
@@curiousguitarist ugh. now that I listen to it here ruclips.net/video/FRt6tr23r58/видео.html it's mostly single note playing, not chords, which is pretty embarrassing. but it's sort of the motif where he sings "les boys do caberet .. . . les boys are glad to be gay" like the very opening and then repeats a bit so 0 - 20 senconds ish and then in the middle like 2:40 - 3:00 or so where the line repeats, tho what I am heaing may not even be the guitar part but more the "sound" of his singing and the music.
don't worry - my feelings will not be hurt if you tell me I am off my tree I just tried to play what I was hearing, but not sure which is the 2 and the 4 and not getting it to come out.
so, would not be surprised if it isn't there at all.
Play it, and finding out what it is you like about it is the way of the curious guitarist. That skill right there is all you need to change your musical preference into your musical capability.
Can it dump back into any diatonic major or does it have to be the root major chord (major chord suspended)?
Hmmm.. I’m curious..🤔👍🏼
The suspension resolves to whatever chord you've suspended. This get's very interesting when you move major chords in 5ths, as they share suspensions...worth investigating!
@@curiousguitarist2 this made me pick up guitar to work it out. So going from the A chord to E chord. sus2 of A is 5th of E.
Sus4 of E is root of A ?
Is that shared the shared sus?
Try this:
Cmajor = C E G
Fmajor = F A C
Csus4 = C F G
Fsus2 = F G C (same notes as Csus4)
@@curiousguitaristH wow! I get it
What 'sus' with this video? Couldn't help myself.
😂
🙄
"Seems pretty...sus"... ha haha haha ha
I could not help myself :)
Chords that would disrupt class because they were bored with lazy lesson plans from lazy teachers? In-school suspended chords, and if you’re really bad, Out of school suspended chords.
Haha! Then there's the expelled chords :)