LESSON 1
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Hi Lila,
This is a sample of how we would do the lesson webpage. I figured our major triad scales would be a good subject to use, so you have them documented here. I go over it in the video too so you can see all the shapes and hear the sounds. Don't forget to practice SLOWLY! Have fun, Z |
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Here's an arrangement of the first verse of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" using the triad shapes in the key of C. You can use the fingerings from the above chord scales or try out any fingering that feels good!
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LESSON 2Diminished Chords! We're talking about fully diminished 7th chords here. Four notes separated by minor 3rds. Because of this symmetry there are only 3 possible diminished 7th chords: C, Eb, F#, A C#, E, G, Bb, D, F, Ab, B. Once you figure out the two main shapes on the guitar, you can make all inversions of the chord by sliding up or down the neck by three frets. Diminished chords create tension in the music and are often used as Dominant (V7) chords! (C diminished = B7b9) A b9 is what we call a chord extension and is a color note added to a triad or 7th chord. A b9 is just a half step above the root. You can try substituting Diminished chords for dominant chords in your chord progressions, or adding them as a V chord to any chord you want to precede with more movement. Let your ears tell you if it's working!
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