A lesson on dim chords was overdue, Brian! 😉A great approach and explanation, nobody explains it better than you - not to mention this delightful composition! You're just amazing, really. 💕
Interesting stuff. Is that a Guild x-50 you are playing? I was given one by an American friend and it looks the same. Absolutely beautiful guitar. Thanks for posting these lessons, the explanation is simple and your love for the material shines through.
To answer your question about the augmented chord, you played it as the first chord on the Lonnie Johnson lesson EP140. I heard it straight away as that is one of my favourite lessons.
The diminished chord is symmetrical. You create it by stacking minor 3rds. So, an A dim chord would contain the notes A, C, Eb, Gb. If you construct a C dim chord you'll see that the notes are C, Eb, Gb, A ....the exact same notes. This is also true for any of the notes in a diminished chord e.g. A dim, C dim, Eb dim & Gb dim all contain the same notes.
I just discovered your channel. This is a clear and excellent explanation of the diminished which I did not previously appreciate or understand. Subscribed and Liked !
You have a rare and special gifting for teaching Brian. Whether it be dim and aug chords or any other area of musical expression, your explanations and practical examples are always terrific. Thank you! John, Australia
Thank you for your video, it's great! Unfortunately, I don't understand the blues exemple for the use of the diminished chord. I see on the video A diminished chord instead of a D7? Maybee, someone can explain Thank you
WOW! What a great lesson. I’m starting to study some of Willie Nelson’s style and licks and I see a fair amount of this type of chord progressions especially in his Stardust cd
I find it difficult to play the third full diminished shape (with the ring finger on the low E string) the way Brian does it. Instead I find it much easier to use my thumb for the low E string and play the rest just like the first shape. I guess that’s a matter of taste, but you might find it easier too.
Wow, I've been playing on and off for over 20 years and yes I'd play a diminished chord when it's on the sheet but know one every told me how and when to use them. Thank You!
when the pinky is on the C 1th chord shouldn't it be an A fully diminished and when the bass is on the C 6th chord then it is a C fully diminished chord?
I am confused? The first example in the 1-4-5 you say play the sharp diminished of the 4, but aren’t you playing the A fully diminished chord using the inversion with the root on the high E string?
Excellent lesson. Honestly dude, your compositions are always so tasteful. Perhaps you should do a lesson on playing with 'taste' and what it even means, because you do it so well.
i will sign up for $10 a month or $69 a year but when click on the link it is $12 a month or $89 a year. Brian emailed me back. No can do, Mark. i replied, when a business posts a price, it is honored! what a shame
The best part of this is when you explain how to use dim chords in 1-4-5. Fantastic knowledge to have. Thanks Brian.
Great playing as usual Maestro. That old classic guitar sounds heavenly...!
Most famous augmented chord for me is the Allman Brothers Stormy Monday...once I learned it I wanted to use it everywhere! Excellent video btw....
Hello, I’ve been learning from you for many years. I wanted to thank you for your efforts. I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season 2023.
Everything is this lesson is gold. So well explained. Legend.
learned a new theory
dominant 7 =Full diminished,
amazing lesson..
diminished 7 not dominant i think?
Look at that guitar!
I believe that is a es-125 I have a 1966 model.
Right .
It's amazing how many golden nuggets you pack into one lesson!
Brian. This is a great lesson.
Great to see you here, Michael! Love both of your channels!
Brian, you surpassed yourself with this lesson. More jazzy stuff please
Great stuff again Brian, thank you. 😊
Hi from UK.🏴 This is going to be fun to learn. Thanks Brian
A lesson on dim chords was overdue, Brian! 😉A great approach and explanation, nobody explains it better than you - not to mention this delightful composition! You're just amazing, really. 💕
every video i watch is better than the last. would love to a video devoted to augmented chords, or bringing jazz chords down to earth. keep it up :v
Such a great lesson thank you so much!
Pure genius as always
loved it thanks
gerry
Great lesson! I always learn a lot from you Brian!
I love your playing. Can you do a rock rhythm and lead video? Maybe even a rhythm and lead fill
Thanks for great lesson. This is what i've been looking for
Thanks Brian!
I love you, man!
Interesting stuff. Is that a Guild x-50 you are playing? I was given one by an American friend and it looks the same. Absolutely beautiful guitar. Thanks for posting these lessons, the explanation is simple and your love for the material shines through.
To answer your question about the augmented chord, you played it as the first chord on the Lonnie Johnson lesson EP140. I heard it straight away as that is one of my favourite lessons.
🤔💡Gotcha. Thanks, Brian.
Damn I love this guy! I have learnt so much 👍
Hi Brian, @9:38 Why change the root note to D# dim7 instead of calling it A dim7? You'd say you play A - D - A dim7 - A.
That’s what I was thinking 👍🏾
Amazing as always ✨🎸✨
Excellent. Thank you.
Great lesson for me I like this sound
Really cool
Thank you
Lovely Guitar ❤️
Es 125 archtop I have a 1966 model
Hey Brian what brand of strings are you using on your es125. Great Sound
So why did you suddenly call the diminished chord a ‘sharp’ diminished chord. Explain please.
why do we ccall a full diminished a 7 when its a major 6
Limited to only one thumbs up, doesn't convey the necessary appreciation.
Nyce
Which Gibson is this?
es-125 archtop hollow-body
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Why You say at 5:51 that is Cdim7? I thought it was the Adim7. What is going on?
The diminished chord is symmetrical. You create it by stacking minor 3rds. So, an A dim chord would contain the notes A, C, Eb, Gb. If you construct a C dim chord you'll see that the notes are C, Eb, Gb, A ....the exact same notes. This is also true for any of the notes in a diminished chord e.g. A dim, C dim, Eb dim & Gb dim all contain the same notes.
@@eddieb8337 Aaa.. I get it , of course , thanks man :)
indeed, but shouldn't be the bass note which gives the name to the chord and so the root?@@eddieb8337
One Rasta to another: "Yes, but which one was de minished chord bro?"
saya dari indonesia, saya ingin menerjemahkan pelajaran gitar ini ke bahasa indonesia, dengan sedikit kemampuan saya.....
Too much pre talking
I just discovered your channel. This is a clear and excellent explanation of the diminished which I did not previously appreciate or understand. Subscribed and Liked !
You have a rare and special gifting for teaching Brian. Whether it be dim and aug chords or any other area of musical expression, your explanations and practical examples are always terrific. Thank you! John, Australia
Brian - or should I say Mr Light Bulb, thank you very much for yet another very enlightening lesson.
Thank you for your video, it's great!
Unfortunately, I don't understand the blues exemple for the use of the diminished chord. I see on the video A diminished chord instead of a D7?
Maybee, someone can explain
Thank you
I see it that way too, was probably just a mistake in description as later he is talking about the sharp diminished when doing the chromatic movement.
yeah some descriptions are not clear but stick to what his fingers does and thats not wrong
WOW! What a great lesson. I’m starting to study some of Willie Nelson’s style and licks and I see a fair amount of this type of chord progressions especially in his Stardust cd
I find it difficult to play the third full diminished shape (with the ring finger on the low E string) the way Brian does it. Instead I find it much easier to use my thumb for the low E string and play the rest just like the first shape. I guess that’s a matter of taste, but you might find it easier too.
Just a heads up- it says “dominant” chords but I know you mean diminished 😁 thanks for these great videos! Always love them- cheers! 🍻
Thank you Matt! Good catch.
My man! ✌🏼
Wow, I've been playing on and off for over 20 years and yes I'd play a diminished chord when it's on the sheet but know one every told me how and when to use them. Thank You!
when the pinky is on the C 1th chord shouldn't it be an A fully diminished and when the bass is on the C 6th chord then it is a C fully diminished chord?
I am confused? The first example in the 1-4-5 you say play the sharp diminished of the 4, but aren’t you playing the A fully diminished chord using the inversion with the root on the high E string?
your guitar is awesome , what is it?
Thanks once again Brian. Excellent.
is there any other jazz guitar lesson like this one. Thanks Brian.
Excellent lesson. Honestly dude, your compositions are always so tasteful. Perhaps you should do a lesson on playing with 'taste' and what it even means, because you do it so well.
Brian, I want you to be my uncle and teach me guitar - where can I pay?
haha - www.activemelody.com
Where did you get the Nipper RCA dog/victor?
What Gibson model is that?
I bet that’s an expensive guitar anyone know??? I wanna buy one once I win the lottery thanks
That's an es-125 archtop hollowbody. I have a 1966 model like that
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Thank you Brian.
Just beautiful.
Appreciate you and your lessons.
What a beautiful lesson! Love these chords. Thank you!
Dign this and the guitar. I gotta start going through more of you're lesson's this is gold
Nice skivvy very jazzy
es-125 archtop great guitar for jazz
Love this jazz style lesson!
i will sign up for $10 a month or $69 a year but when click on the link it is $12 a month or $89 a year. Brian emailed me back. No can do, Mark. i replied, when a business posts a price, it is honored! what a shame