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This might be your most potent lesson. Your explanation, your play and the examples are clear and helpful. I heard it first on the podcast, but needed to see parts and conveniently your video filled in wonderfully. It ties together theory and tones beautifully.
For me, this is one of Desi's most informative 'bite size' lessons. I had often heard the term 'inversions' but never fully understood them. Turns out I even used some inversions without knowing. I had not heard of Drop 2 either but now fully understand. Very clear knowledge impartation. Keep it up Desi.
I learned about this topic from reading his fretboard theory book before his video and podcast came out. The layout is perfect to understand in all formats with how he explains this in a simple straightforward manner. I never have enough time to practice but, I know I am improving following his methodology! Thanks Desi
Although I knew already a lot about the topic, it was very educational to have all the information bundled. As in every course there were some nice little aspects I did not know and was happy to learn. Off course Desi is an excellent teacher and skillful guitar player. His books and tutorials are really a must have for every player. And NO I’m not sponsored for this review 😅
Desi, you did it again, another interesting, professional, and informative video. Your skill and knowledge never fail to amaze me. It is remarkable the different sounds that result from shuffling the notes of the same basic chord. I never fully understood that. (Charles L)
Great video. It’s “Bringing home the bacon” It’s the seasoning of chords. I love it. I have it in my head. Trickle thru the fingers and tickle the strings. 🤟🎸
I was studying inversions this morning and this afternoon I found your video. You've given us a wealth of information and shared the secrets behind some great songs (voicings). I've purchased your book and a couple of your instruction videos already. I have really learned a lot in the last few months, thanks to you.
This is a great way to learn the fretboard. I wonder if the choice to use inversions is often based on simplifying movement across the fretboard? Regardless, they add something unique to the harmony.
Nice intro to this topic as always. I would like to see a video on triads in relation to Pentonic forms. Like how to add triads between single note lead patterns. Pick a form like for C/Am and show how to play behind the lead or supporting the singer. If I could do these chords I would fit in more on my jams. Thanks!
@@desisernaguitar If I am playing using the BLUES pattern #1 but for a major key I know I can play the root triad by playing the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th strings on the base fret (for C that would be the 5th fret). But there must be easy standard triad forms for the 4th and 5th and then for the minor chording also. I want to be able to play some triad chords that go along with the pentatonic scale pattern I am in without having to figure them out for each key. I also want to stay within the bounds of the pattern wherever possible. Just in my opinion this would make an excellent next step / course after learning the pentatonic shapes and what triads are. Can't play lead notes all the time; would be like hogging the jam!
@@fredworthmn I'm still having a hard time understanding. I think what you're getting at involves the CAGED chord forms. If I play C major pentatonic pattern 1 in the 5th position, I know that it fits together with C in "G form." I use the G chord form to locate the chord tones in the scale pattern. I talk about this in my Fretboard Theory program. We could always connect for a Zoom or Skype lesson and sort this out. desiserna.as.me/schedule.php
I'm all about inversions, right now. Power chords have their place, but lack the color of triads, and inversions. Rock and Roll has done so much damage to itself that we really need to stop, and re-visit the 60's style of playing when this kind of color was more "in the mode". Time to re-assess EVERYTHING. Digital quantization (and recording, in general) was the nuke that left us with a barren wasteland. Time to re-start, and re-visiting these is a big step in the right direction.
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(For me: 16:20)
Your teaching methods make it easy to understand. And relating it to popular songs really emphasizes things.
This might be your most potent lesson. Your explanation,
your play and the examples are clear and helpful. I heard it
first on the podcast, but needed to see parts and
conveniently your video filled in wonderfully.
It ties together theory and tones beautifully.
For me, this is one of Desi's most informative 'bite size' lessons. I had often heard the term 'inversions' but never fully understood them. Turns out I even used some inversions without knowing. I had not heard of Drop 2 either but now fully understand. Very clear knowledge impartation. Keep it up Desi.
Desi, as usual my head is spinning! Now off to listen to the podcast. Thanks for the great lesson!
I own several of this guys courses , they are all great
Great lesson Desi. Especially for FREE!
I learned about this topic from reading his fretboard theory book before his video and podcast came out. The layout is perfect to understand in all formats with how he explains this in a simple straightforward manner. I never have enough time to practice but, I know I am improving following his methodology! Thanks Desi
Although I knew already a lot about the topic, it was very educational to have all the information bundled. As in every course there were some nice little aspects I did not know and was happy to learn. Off course Desi is an excellent teacher and skillful guitar player. His books and tutorials are really a must have for every player. And NO I’m not sponsored for this review 😅
Desi, you did it again, another interesting, professional, and informative video. Your skill and knowledge never fail to amaze me. It is remarkable the different sounds that result from shuffling the notes of the same basic chord. I never fully understood that. (Charles L)
Such useful stuff explained perfectly, and no filler. Just finished the 10 blues songs course which was so, so good.
Great video. It’s “Bringing home the bacon”
It’s the seasoning of chords. I love it. I have it in my head. Trickle thru the fingers and tickle the strings. 🤟🎸
Great information, Desi. Thanks again for a great video. Love the podcast also.
Great video! I especially enjoyed the Stones, RHCP and Joe Walsh sections. 👍🏼
Thx Desi! Really good stuff!👍😊🎸
I was studying inversions this morning and this afternoon I found your video. You've given us a wealth of information and shared the secrets behind some great songs (voicings). I've purchased your book and a couple of your instruction videos already. I have really learned a lot in the last few months, thanks to you.
How's that for timing.
Superb lesson!
Thanks! 😃
This is a great way to learn the fretboard. I wonder if the choice to use inversions is often based on simplifying movement across the fretboard? Regardless, they add something unique to the harmony.
I believe simplifying movement plays a role.
Nice intro to this topic as always.
I would like to see a video on triads in relation to Pentonic forms. Like how to add triads between single note lead patterns. Pick a form like for C/Am and show how to play behind the lead or supporting the singer. If I could do these chords I would fit in more on my jams. Thanks!
You mean you want to see how the pentatonic patterns connect to chord forms? For example, how the C major pentatonic connects to C major chord forms?
@@desisernaguitar If I am playing using the BLUES pattern #1 but for a major key I know I can play the root triad by playing the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th strings on the base fret (for C that would be the 5th fret). But there must be easy standard triad forms for the 4th and 5th and then for the minor chording also.
I want to be able to play some triad chords that go along with the pentatonic scale pattern I am in without having to figure them out for each key. I also want to stay within the bounds of the pattern wherever possible.
Just in my opinion this would make an excellent next step / course after learning the pentatonic shapes and what triads are. Can't play lead notes all the time; would be like hogging the jam!
@@fredworthmn I'm still having a hard time understanding. I think what you're getting at involves the CAGED chord forms. If I play C major pentatonic pattern 1 in the 5th position, I know that it fits together with C in "G form." I use the G chord form to locate the chord tones in the scale pattern. I talk about this in my Fretboard Theory program. We could always connect for a Zoom or Skype lesson and sort this out. desiserna.as.me/schedule.php
I'm all about inversions, right now. Power chords have their place, but lack the color of triads, and inversions. Rock and Roll has done so much damage to itself that we really need to stop, and re-visit the 60's style of playing when this kind of color was more "in the mode". Time to re-assess EVERYTHING. Digital quantization (and recording, in general) was the nuke that left us with a barren wasteland. Time to re-start, and re-visiting these is a big step in the right direction.
True.
@@desisernaguitar Loved the Keith Richards examples, especially. Really wish he did more in Standard tuning.