Week 6: Language of Chords Guitar Lesson
Week 6: Language of Chords
In this final lesson, Chris teaches how to put a name to the face of all the different chord shapes you have created in the past 5 lessons.
Taught by Chris Liepe in Expanding Your Rhythm Playing seriesLength: 12:06Difficulty: 3.0 of 5
Expanding Your Rhythm Playing
Naming Chords
"sus" chords:
"sus" chords are created by removing the 3rd of the chord and replacing it with either a 2nd or a 4th. A chord with the 4th instead of the 3rd would just be referred to as a "sus" chord. A chord that has a 2nd rather than the 3rd would be specifically referred to as a "sus2" chord.
Examples: Asus2, Gsus, Dsus
Extensions: If you are adding a note to a chord other than the Root, 3rd or 5th, you are adding "extensions". When the 3rd is present in a chord and you add a an extension other than a 7th, you add 7 to the note degree you are adding. For example, the 2nd becomes a 9th, the 4th becomes an 11th, and the 6th becomes the 13th. This is common chord language for adding extensions.
"add" chords:
When a chord has the third and extensions other than the 7th are added to the basic triad, you'll see the word "add" or a "/" in the name of the chord.
Examples: Eadd9 would be R, 3, 5, 9. Am /9 would include: R, b3, 5, 9.
Altering a chord: When you raise or lower the 5th tone in a chord, it is considered an "Altered"chord.
Incomplete chord: A chord with no 5th tone.
Using multiple extensions: When the 7th is present with other extensions, the term "add" is not used.
Supplemental Learning Material
Expanding Your Rhythm Playing
Found in our Beginner Lesson SetsChris takes his 6 week series technique into an "Expanding your Rhythm Playing" session.
Lesson 1
Week 1: Series Introduction and Theory
Welcome to lesson 1 in this 6 week series on expanding your rhythm guitar playing! Here, Chris introduces you to what will be taught in the series and starts breaking things down in the key of E.
Length: 48:36 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Week 2: In The Key Of A
In week 2 of his 6 Week Rhythm Guitar Series, Chris breaks down the key of A major.
Length: 13:56 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Week 3: In The Key Of D
Week 3 of this 6 week series presents a deeper understanding of the key of D major.
Length: 13:45 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Week 4: In The Key Of G
Following in suit with the last 3 lessons, Chris explains some rhythm guitar ideas in the key of G.
Length: 15:28 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Week 5: In The Key Of B
In Lesson 5 of this 6 week series, Chris breaks down the final key of B.
Length: 7:30 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Week 6: Language of Chords
In this final lesson, Chris teaches how to put a name to the face of all the different chord shapes you have created in the past 5 lessons.
Length: 12:06 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
About Chris Liepe
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Chris Liepe was born on September 17th, 1981 in Portland OR. His first instrument was piano which he pursued until discovering his love for the electric guitar in high school. He became fans of such groups as Soundgarden, Collective Soul and U2 inspiring him to start singing, songwriting and helping others in their musical endeavors with teaching, co-writing and album production.
Having moved to Colorado with his family, he began gigging, recording and teaching in a number of music stores as well as out of his apartment until deciding to pursue music full time. He moved to Denver, CO to complete a Bachelors in Music Technology and was then hired on by Sweetwater Productions, a division of Sweetwater Sound and one of the largest, most successful recording studios in the Midwest.
Chris spent nearly 4 years at Sweetwater as a producer, recording engineer, studio musician and writer. During this time he had the privilege of working with many artists including Augustana, Landon Pigg, Jars of Clay, and Mercy Me. He also wrote for and played on numerous independent albums and hundreds of radio/TV commercials.
Wanting to get back to his favorite State in the world (Colorado) and feeling the urge to 'go freelance', Chris moved to Greeley, CO and opened his own recording and teaching studio. He continues to write and produce music for artists and agencies and is happy to be among the proud JamPlay.com instructors.
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