I have been playing both electric and acoustic guitars since 2018 and learning. I've played classic rock and country with some bluegrass. I was asked to play with a praise group and not real familiar with the genre. The gentleman who asked me to play with his group is a huge help and your videos are dovetailing nicely with this opportunity. I am very new to playing contemporary Christian music and stumbled upon your videos. You are a super teacher. Thank you
Last time I played on a Sunday morning. The melody was played mostly from the piano. So on the chorus I just hung on one chord. The bass was playing the changes, the piano the melody and I just kind of cross picked one chord the whole time, It sounded amazing. The ringing notes really added to the song. Simple supports the song,
CJ, this lesson is a gem for me. I’m 71 and many of the triad lessons have music theory tied to them, and it’s very confusing to me. You make it super simple because I have learned open chord shapes by memory, so with your triad lesson, I can do the same. I memorize positions rather than notes on each string if that makes sense. I look forward to discovering the triads in each key. Thank you!
Your teaching is amazing! I wish you were around when I was learning to play the first time. You make the most complex things so much easier. God bless you and keep doing what you're doing!!!!
When I learned triads and how to use them, it changed everything for me as a guitar player. And I still like listening to new approaches on how to use them. Great video!
I played electric for the first time this past sunday morning and this is basically what I used. This is amazing. I am very new to guitar, but it was amazing.
I love triads, they took me a while to nail them down, using them, in so many ways, I had never considered just staying on the G for the Em.. Glad I watched..
This is an eye and ear opening lesson! I've been dancing around this all my life without understanding what I was doing until now! I'm excited about what you have opened up for me! Thank you so much!
Brother, It is obvious from what you say around 17:40 ff - "boring" etc that you have a pastor's heart with what you do. I haven't seen much of that in the electric guitar/lead guitar tutorials. Please be encouraged and please continue. This was a great video. God Bless. Subscribed and bell'd
This is simply brilliant. As a long-time acoustic player and a relative newbie to electric, I realise that playing fewer notes at once is where it's at. Thank you.
Man you are such a blessing! I am trying to learn electric guitar for our team! Been playing Acoustic and Bass for a long time BUT gotta confess that I find the electric guitar difficult! You have opened my eyes! THANK YOU 🙏
CJ, Ive been trying to wrap my head around triads for awhile. I even took a course with Charl on worship guitar. Your teachings are awesome and I appreciate it so much. May God bless you.
So glad it's been helpful! Charl is a fantastic teacher with a lot of great content. I'm glad we have so many different kinds of teachers. We need all of them and more!
praise God, i have an idea about major G chord but it open my eyes and first time to use triad and you made it simple, i cant wait for the remaining keys, thank you. all Glory to God
"playing those 4 note triads" lol that got me. I very much appreciate you saying we need to have the courage to be bored. Everyone on stage should have that say courage if we are truly there to serve and not be served. Great video, bro! looking forward to the position 2 vid.
This was amazing and simple. IMO the best practical teaching in worship guitar on the net. I cannot wait for the next lesson. Could you show us the Am in this shape area then I could use this on basically everything. Thank You for showing us your wisdom. God Bless
Glory to God! This is absolutely phenomenal content and exactly what I needed. God has really been having me focus on learning triads for worship and His timing is incredible as this video and series is coming out at the best possible time! Keep this content up CJ!
Great lesson. I nesrly switched off as i figured I knew the shapes already, but i completely forgot I could use the 1 shape for the 6 chord, and I like the trick with the open G string for the 5 chord. Please hurry and release more!
Hey CJ! This was fantastic! Thank you for giving us this wonderful technique which is so easy and yet so beautiful! This is going to help so much. I just stumbled across your channel today and I immediately subscribed when I watched this lesson. Thanks a lot and please keep those great lessons coming!
man I just found your channel through this video! I will watch all your next videos! you're amazing! you're funny and this video was just incredible! I had a lot of fun with you there! many thanks!! god bless you!!
This is very good video in utilizing voice leading with the I triad. I'm glad I have decent understanding of triads already though and I would recommend someone new to know how major and minor triads are built first. The actual Em is easy enough to play by just putting the pinky down on the 2nd string fifth fret when in the G triad position to create the real Em triad (E,G,B) even if just intermittently for improvisation. That 4 chord was implied with by putting the pinky on the fourth note of the G scale (3rd string/5th fret) but is actually a Csus2 triad (1,2,5/C,D,G), which some people may not realize. It actually sounds more ambient instead of playing the actual C major triad (1,3,5) but knowing how triads are built can give a better understanding of what is being played and then alterations can be made for variety. I think learning how to build maj (1,3,5) and min (1, b3, 5) triads are essential first and then it's easy to play extensions when you know the intervals of each triad. That D add 11 triad is super pretty, which is new to me but know the full chord, which is one of my favourite. Learning some practical theory the last couple years has really been eye opening and allowed me to understand what I was playing in order to improvise better. I think it has served me better to know the differences and allowed me to grow more as a guitarist.
Triads, triads, simple but beautiful, jazz and rock use them all them time, to lead into a solo off the chord and to bring back after turn around. Kinda like arpeggios but even easier to use? Thanks can't wait for prt. 2
Not only have I been playing my triads wrong! I’ve always liked Rut beer. I’ve heard stories about Rut 66. I’ve been working a Pepsi Rut. I’ve been trying to find the Rut to work. Great teacher C.J. Just messing! I’ll be back. My playing is in a RUT!
Not a detailed tutorial but I've learned something simple but useful . Im a beginner for years btw😅😅 .Thanks to this video , more power, and Godbless. 😊
Can you recommend some picking patterns to play with triads? I am trying to incorporate the triads into finger picking and was looking for some patterns.
For me, the picking pattern is mostly dependent on the song I'm playing. I'm considering quite a few things like rhythmic patterns, the melody, and where the song is dynamically. So, honestly I think as long as you're considering these things, you can't go wrong. Hope that helps!
I've really enjoyed your channel as a true beginner that wants to be part of the mix at church ASAP. We have a very small team and no electrics yet. I think this background style would fit me as a beginner and also would be a good starting zone for people who aren't fans of electrics. How would you approach a worship leader with the idea of purposefully playing background triad fills? Is it going to be difficult if the lead is a piano?
That's a great question. If your piano player is playing a lot of melodic lines with their right hand, I would utilize the triads to play rhythmic patterns and not necessarily melodies. If the piano player is playing simple rhythmic patterns with chords, I think you'd have more room to use the triads to create melodic lines. Hope that helps
Okay, so I'm not a highly skilled guitarist by any stretch. I love the triads. I trying to understand the "C" shape that you show. The notes in that shapes you are using are if I'm correct: Don the 4th fret B string, then C and G. I learned it with the index finger on the 3 fret for the G then the C and E on the 5th frets. How does your triad with a D become a C triad? Thank you. My apologies for a dumb question if I'm not seeing the obvious.
This is a great question! I'll address deeper in future videos. But basically I'm adding some flavor to the IV chord, which in this case is the 9. That D note added to a C Major gives the IV chord more of a modern sound and helps connect the chord to the key for some tonal consistency. And I just like the sound.
It could be called a few different things in a chart. The Csus2 is one way of involving the 2 or 9. The main point isn't that the sus2 is the best option, but that the IV position often uses the 2 or 9 and this is one simple way to incorporate that.
Intersting session, thank you! The EM could also be played B-5, G-4, D-5 ? Basically using the pinkie on B-5 from the G triad B-3, G-4 D-5. Keeps the same basic position on the neck.
I've gotta ask, where are you from? The way you pronounce "root" had me chuckle every time. I'm sure you'd also laugh at how I as a southerner pronounce it!
@@DontGiveUp-qn8he love it! I’ll be using this technique on Sunday. We had our mid-week practice cancelled due to the Holiday so I’ll be playing it safe and “boring” this week.
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I have been playing both electric and acoustic guitars since 2018 and learning. I've played classic rock and country with some bluegrass. I was asked to play with a praise group and not real familiar with the genre. The gentleman who asked me to play with his group is a huge help and your videos are dovetailing nicely with this opportunity.
I am very new to playing contemporary Christian music and stumbled upon your videos. You are a super teacher. Thank you
That’s great to hear. Thanks for the feedback! Keep me posted on how you’re progressing.
You just gave me. Best all-purpose tool in my tools box. Can't wait to see the rest.
So glad it was helpful!
Last time I played on a Sunday morning. The melody was played mostly from the piano. So on the chorus I just hung on one chord. The bass was playing the changes, the piano the melody and I just kind of cross picked one chord the whole time, It sounded amazing. The ringing notes really added to the song. Simple supports the song,
Yessir!
Fab I learnt so much in 15 minutes flat .Cant wait to apply this knowledge to a few songs and learn about triads in other keys.
I'm glad it's helping!
Triads was what made me believe that I could do this. Love your videos man, wish you uploaded more frequently!
CJ, this lesson is a gem for me. I’m 71 and many of the triad lessons have music theory tied to them, and it’s very confusing to me. You make it super simple because I have learned open chord shapes by memory, so with your triad lesson, I can do the same. I memorize positions rather than notes on each string if that makes sense. I look forward to discovering the triads in each key. Thank you!
I'm so glad to hear that it's helping! Keep me posted on how your progressing. Thank you
Praise God for you and simply pointing this out
Your teaching is amazing! I wish you were around when I was learning to play the first time. You make the most complex things so much easier. God bless you and keep doing what you're doing!!!!
So glad to hear that!
When I learned triads and how to use them, it changed everything for me as a guitar player. And I still like listening to new approaches on how to use them. Great video!
That's great!
I've been playing guitar for decades and I always learn something about new and interesting chord voicings in these videos!
I played electric for the first time this past sunday morning and this is basically what I used. This is amazing. I am very new to guitar, but it was amazing.
That’s really encouraging to hear! Let me know how things progress for you. Cj@dontgiveup.pro
I love triads, they took me a while to nail them down, using them, in so many ways, I had never considered just staying on the G for the Em.. Glad I watched..
Glad it was helpful!
This is an eye and ear opening lesson! I've been dancing around this all my life without understanding what I was doing until now! I'm excited about what you have opened up for me! Thank you so much!
That's great to hear!
Brother, It is obvious from what you say around 17:40 ff - "boring" etc that you have a pastor's heart with what you do. I haven't seen much of that in the electric guitar/lead guitar tutorials. Please be encouraged and please continue. This was a great video. God Bless. Subscribed and bell'd
Thank you for the encouragement! I hope the channel can provide more than just guitar tips!
This is simply brilliant. As a long-time acoustic player and a relative newbie to electric, I realise that playing fewer notes at once is where it's at. Thank you.
You're welcome!
Man you are such a blessing! I am trying to learn electric guitar for our team! Been playing Acoustic and Bass for a long time BUT gotta confess that I find the electric guitar difficult! You have opened my eyes! THANK YOU 🙏
Really glad to hear that it's helping you through the difficultly!
Dude, these videos are such a blessing!!! Keep it up!
BRO! YOU'RE GIVING OUT JEMS, PLZ KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND THANK YOU FOR THESE VIDS.
More to come!
CJ, Ive been trying to wrap my head around triads for awhile. I even took a course with Charl on worship guitar. Your teachings are awesome and I appreciate it so much. May God bless you.
So glad it's been helpful! Charl is a fantastic teacher with a lot of great content. I'm glad we have so many different kinds of teachers. We need all of them and more!
I'm totally going to use this the next time we play a song like that. Thank you for taking time to teach us.
Have fun!
Very helpful. I just started working on triads. Can’t wait for more.
I so love this concept ... so easy and simple but so effective ... God Is So Good Amen
Awesome can’t wait for the next one
praise God, i have an idea about major G chord but it open my eyes and first time to use triad and you made it simple, i cant wait for the remaining keys, thank you. all Glory to God
You're welcome!
"playing those 4 note triads" lol that got me. I very much appreciate you saying we need to have the courage to be bored. Everyone on stage should have that say courage if we are truly there to serve and not be served. Great video, bro! looking forward to the position 2 vid.
Thanks Dave! So great to connect with you today! Looking forward to staying in touch.
@@DontGiveUp-qn8he Absolutely!
This was amazing and simple. IMO the best practical teaching in worship guitar on the net. I cannot wait for the next lesson. Could you show us the Am in this shape area then I could use this on basically everything. Thank You for showing us your wisdom. God Bless
Thank you! And yes, I'll be dumping a bunch of ii chord options on everyone really soon!
Glory to God! This is absolutely phenomenal content and exactly what I needed. God has really been having me focus on learning triads for worship and His timing is incredible as this video and series is coming out at the best possible time! Keep this content up CJ!
Agreed!
That's so great to hear!
🤣😂🤣😂
Shalom and thank you so so much. Your "Dont Give Up!" channel had helped me, and please continue to keep up the good work
Thank you! That's so great to hear!
I definitely needed these "boring" chords 😂 I'm so hype to try it out!
Great lesson. I nesrly switched off as i figured I knew the shapes already, but i completely forgot I could use the 1 shape for the 6 chord, and I like the trick with the open G string for the 5 chord. Please hurry and release more!
More to come!
Great simple information! Will definitely be adding this to my playing.
Glad it was helpful! Make sure to check out the full Free Course: mailchi.mp/dontgiveup/oiowo2xp2p
Thanks for your video…gives me hope in learning the guitar and worship music.
Thanks Jim!
I was struggling with playing electric guitar for worship, but you explained triads just perfect, thank you!!!
You are so welcome!
Thx from France 🇫🇷 ! Keep going your fantastics videos 🎉🎉
Thank you, more to come!
Its true that simple parts make for the best grooves. Plus it allows the reverb and delay to fill the space more.
Oh yeah! Thank you so much. Love from France! God bless.
Enjoy!
Hey CJ!
This was fantastic! Thank you for giving us this wonderful technique which is so easy and yet so beautiful! This is going to help so much. I just stumbled across your channel today and I immediately subscribed when I watched this lesson. Thanks a lot and please keep those great lessons coming!
Will do! Thank you
Cute little lesson. I had fun with it.
man I just found your channel through this video! I will watch all your next videos! you're amazing! you're funny and this video was just incredible! I had a lot of fun with you there! many thanks!! god bless you!!
Welcome! That's great to hear!
Really enjoying your videos and learning a lot. Thanks!
You're welcome!
I’m playing How Great Thou Art in G Sunday. I don’t have any lines so I’m totally going to use this!!!!
Right on!
This is very good video in utilizing voice leading with the I triad. I'm glad I have decent understanding of triads already though and I would recommend someone new to know how major and minor triads are built first. The actual Em is easy enough to play by just putting the pinky down on the 2nd string fifth fret when in the G triad position to create the real Em triad (E,G,B) even if just intermittently for improvisation.
That 4 chord was implied with by putting the pinky on the fourth note of the G scale (3rd string/5th fret) but is actually a Csus2 triad (1,2,5/C,D,G), which some people may not realize. It actually sounds more ambient instead of playing the actual C major triad (1,3,5) but knowing how triads are built can give a better understanding of what is being played and then alterations can be made for variety.
I think learning how to build maj (1,3,5) and min (1, b3, 5) triads are essential first and then it's easy to play extensions when you know the intervals of each triad. That D add 11 triad is super pretty, which is new to me but know the full chord, which is one of my favourite.
Learning some practical theory the last couple years has really been eye opening and allowed me to understand what I was playing in order to improvise better. I think it has served me better to know the differences and allowed me to grow more as a guitarist.
All of this is covered in the following videos. Thanks
Hey man, I really like these voicings. Thanks!
Wow this is great thanks am learning God bless you.
That tele is sick 😍
It's been a solid, reliable guitar over the years. I Really enjoy it!
@@DontGiveUp-qn8heWhich tele is that? I’m a Strat guy but geez!
simply great - thank you very much / greetings from germany
So glad it's been helpful!
Triads, triads, simple but beautiful, jazz and rock use them all them time, to lead into a solo off the chord and to bring back after turn around. Kinda like arpeggios but even easier to use? Thanks can't wait for prt. 2
That’s right! And Part II is already posted!
Really neat! Thanks so much!
Good stuff. Have to try this without a backing track...
Sounds like U2 "with or without you" when the bass is added.
Thank you very much
You are welcome!
Nice tutorial. "Good thing i wore my towel today"😅
Not only have I been playing my triads wrong!
I’ve always liked Rut beer.
I’ve heard stories about Rut 66.
I’ve been working a Pepsi Rut.
I’ve been trying to find the Rut to work.
Great teacher C.J. Just messing!
I’ll be back. My playing is in a RUT!
Haha! There’s a theme here
you have so m esomething i have been searching for you are GOD sent.
So glad it was helpful!
Amazing! 🎉
Wowww this is just perfect and simplified..So how do we play the 5 chord triad if the key is not on an open string ?😰
We’ll explore that in upcoming videos. We have quite a few options depending what open strings we can use. Glad you liked it!
Capo!
Awesome!
Thanks! Make sure to check out the free course Here: mailchi.mp/dontgiveup/oiowo2xp2p
Not a detailed tutorial but I've learned something simple but useful . Im a beginner for years btw😅😅 .Thanks to this video , more power, and Godbless. 😊
Make sure to watch the remainder of the series my friend. More details to come! Www.dontgiveup.pro
great video,thanks and God bless cj🙏
God Bless!!
This is a great concept if bored then I suggest you loop it and play the upper registery just saying
I love that!
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you
You are very welcome!
Thank you!
Welcome!
Excellent! Thanks 🙂 👍 ✌️ 🤘 👏 😎
Thank you too!
When I discovered that with the thumb over the top for the root note it changed everything.
Yes!
Awesome! That's what every woship guitarist needs! Please more content like this.
More to come!
@@DontGiveUp-qn8he Yes keep on with the content, brother in Christ.
Great lesson 😎🎶
Awesome so nice ,thank you
You're welcome!
Fantastic job
Thank you very much!
Can you recommend some picking patterns to play with triads? I am trying to incorporate the triads into finger picking and was looking for some patterns.
For me, the picking pattern is mostly dependent on the song I'm playing. I'm considering quite a few things like rhythmic patterns, the melody, and where the song is dynamically. So, honestly I think as long as you're considering these things, you can't go wrong. Hope that helps!
Thanks! Great videos!
Not a particularly religious guy but thinking of joining just play in the worship band. Good lesson.
I think there are a lot of worship bands that would have you, even if you aren't "religious". Enjoy!
Very helpful lesson i wish to know in a rhytmic situation if this method can be apply
Of course dont arpeggiate the triad and strum it over the backing.
Yes! For the sake of simplicity I'm only focusing on learning the chord shapes. I'd like to discuss rhythmic options in future videos.
All Glory to God brother! Great tutorial!
Thanks for watching!
That's also use on the Paul McCartney song listen to what the man said
I've really enjoyed your channel as a true beginner that wants to be part of the mix at church ASAP. We have a very small team and no electrics yet. I think this background style would fit me as a beginner and also would be a good starting zone for people who aren't fans of electrics.
How would you approach a worship leader with the idea of purposefully playing background triad fills? Is it going to be difficult if the lead is a piano?
That's a great question. If your piano player is playing a lot of melodic lines with their right hand, I would utilize the triads to play rhythmic patterns and not necessarily melodies. If the piano player is playing simple rhythmic patterns with chords, I think you'd have more room to use the triads to create melodic lines. Hope that helps
Gest found your channel. Thanks this is great
Welcome!
That was great!!!!!!!!!
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Okay, so I'm not a highly skilled guitarist by any stretch. I love the triads. I trying to understand the "C" shape that you show. The notes in that shapes you are using are if I'm correct: Don the 4th fret B string, then C and G. I learned it with the index finger on the 3 fret for the G then the C and E on the 5th frets. How does your triad with a D become a C triad? Thank you. My apologies for a dumb question if I'm not seeing the obvious.
This is a great question! I'll address deeper in future videos. But basically I'm adding some flavor to the IV chord, which in this case is the 9. That D note added to a C Major gives the IV chord more of a modern sound and helps connect the chord to the key for some tonal consistency. And I just like the sound.
Go Tigers 🐅
I love you, man!!!😂
Isn’t the C chord Csus2 ?
It could be called a few different things in a chart. The Csus2 is one way of involving the 2 or 9. The main point isn't that the sus2 is the best option, but that the IV position often uses the 2 or 9 and this is one simple way to incorporate that.
- Please...........This is catching on....Can you play High in Low Places by Beach Weather?
Good sounds and information. What is the make and model of your guitar? I am looking for a solid body guitar.
wow!
Intersting session, thank you! The EM could also be played B-5, G-4, D-5 ? Basically using the pinkie on B-5 from the G triad B-3, G-4 D-5. Keeps the same basic position on the neck.
This is covered in the following videos. Thanks
Thanks!!!❤❤
Nice. Very Pink Floyd.
I think your on screen note at 4:17 is accidentally wrong. It says 4th instead of 6th. 😊
Yeah, I caught that after posting. I need a QC team. haha
This is excellent content! I’ll be sending this to my beginner/amatuer electric players who volunteer on the team.
Let me know how it goes. Thanks!
thanks for the email. this is a good video.
hahah what is a "Rut"? 1 Major, 6 minor 7, C Sus 2 and D add 4 :)
haha I've been catching a lot of flack for that. And yes, those are the target extensions most of the time: ruclips.net/video/Du0YwudnBtU/видео.html
Where is the E note for Em? The Cmaj is a sus2.
Another way.. The top 3 open strings are Em and can play the other G chords on bottom 3 strings.
Correct. This method is starting with modified IV and vi chords, not the technical triads.
CJ what Church do you go to? Can I see you play?
God bless, thanks…by the way what’s the pedal setup?
For this video I'm using a mini-Compress, Strymon Iridium, Boss DD-200, and Strymon Big Sky
I can see the full bar G chord, but what full e minor chord looks like to use these 3 notes...
I explain a little of why I'm using these notes in the next two videos: ruclips.net/video/MflGt8MdvX4/видео.html
Playing that G shape over E makes it an Em7 chord.
Indeed
How can I get the backing tracks to this video?
GAME-CHANGING Open Chord Workout
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I've gotta ask, where are you from? The way you pronounce "root" had me chuckle every time. I'm sure you'd also laugh at how I as a southerner pronounce it!
That's funny, I hadn't thought about it. I'm def a northerner. haha
@@DontGiveUp-qn8he love it! I’ll be using this technique on Sunday. We had our mid-week practice cancelled due to the Holiday so I’ll be playing it safe and “boring” this week.
What model of fender tele is that?
What would the key of C look like then?
That's the first key I cover in my free email series. You can sign up here: mailchi.mp/dontgiveup/oiowo2xp2p
If you play a G triad over an Em and then over a G chord, your bass player will love you!