Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of chords and harmony, from the ground up. You will develop a deep understanding of how music works on the guitar, enabling you to become a more creative and knowledgeable musician. The lessons are structured to be clear, concise, and immediately applicable, ensuring you make rapid progress.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- **The Major Scale:** Discover the foundation of all Western music and learn how to play and apply the major scale across the entire fretboard.
- **Guitar Chord Construction:** Uncover the secrets behind how chords are built, empowering you to construct any chord you desire.
- **Intervals:** Learn to identify and understand the building blocks of melody and harmony, a crucial skill for any aspiring musician.
- **Open String Major and Minor Chords:** Master the essential open-string chords that will allow you to play thousands of popular songs.
- **Suspended Chords:** Add a new dimension to your playing with the beautiful and versatile sounds of suspended chords.
- **Barre Chords:** Break through the beginner plateau by mastering barre chords, unlocking the entire fretboard.
- **7th Chords:** Explore the rich and sophisticated sounds of 7th chords, essential for playing jazz, blues, and many other styles.
- **Diatonic Chords and Progressions:** Learn how to create your own chord progressions and understand the harmonic structure of songs.
- **Practice with Backing Tracks:** Apply your new skills in a musical context with professionally recorded backing tracks, improving your timing and feel.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is perfectly suited for a wide range of guitarists, from those who have just picked up the instrument to those who have been playing for a while but lack a solid understanding of music theory. It is particularly beneficial for those who want to:
- Learn to play guitar chords from scratch.
- Understand the theory behind the chords they are playing.
- Move beyond basic chords and explore more advanced harmonies.
- Develop the ability to learn songs by ear.
- Start writing their own music and chord progressions.
- Build a strong foundation in rhythm guitar playing.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
“Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners” is more than just a collection of chord diagrams. Tom Quayle’s unique teaching approach focuses on not just the “what” but the “why,” ensuring you develop a deep and lasting understanding of music. The course is structured logically, with each lesson building upon the last, creating a clear and achievable learning path. With high-definition video lessons, detailed close-ups, and a wealth of practical examples and exercises, you’ll have all the tools you need to succeed. This course will empower you to become a confident and well-rounded guitarist, able to tackle any musical challenge that comes your way.
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Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners
Licklibrary.com presents "Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners," a specially crafted guitar course for beginners. This comprehensive guide covers crucial guitar techniques, making it an invaluable resource for new guitar enthusiasts. The curriculum includes lessons on the major scale, chord construction, intervals, and various chord types, each designed to build a strong musical foundation. This course is taught by Tom Quayle.
Techniques Covered in "Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners"
The Major Scale
The major scale is the cornerstone of Western music, crucial for guitarists to master. This segment demystifies the major scale, teaching its structure and application on the guitar.
Benefits
- Deepens music theory knowledge.
- Enhances melody crafting skills.
- Establishes the base for complex musical concepts.
Chord Construction
Understanding how chords are formed is key for any guitarist. This part of the course simplifies the theory behind constructing major, minor, and diminished chords.
Benefits
- Facilitates diverse chord progression creation.
- Deepens harmony comprehension.
- Supports composition and songwriting endeavors.
Intervals
Intervals are the essential components of chords and scales. This lesson clarifies different intervals and their role in creating various sounds.
Benefits
- Boosts ear training and musical perception.
- Improves improvisational abilities.
- Lays groundwork for advanced harmony studies.
Open String Major and Minor Chords
For many, open string chords are the initial step in learning guitar. This lesson focuses on mastering major and minor open chords.
Benefits
- Perfect for quickly learning to play songs.
- Develops hand agility and strength.
- Paves the way for advanced chord learning.
Suspended Chords
Suspended chords introduce a distinctive sound to guitar playing. This course section explores the formation and usage of suspended chords.
Benefits
- Brings variety and tension to musical pieces.
- Useful in crafting unique songs.
- Enhances chord transitioning skills.
Barre Chords
Barre chords are a fundamental element in a guitarist's toolkit. This lesson focuses on playing barre chords and their role in diversifying chord play.
Benefits
- Broadens the chord playing range.
- Strengthens fingers and enhances flexibility.
- Key for playing in various keys.
7th Chords
7th chords introduce complexity and richness to music. This part teaches about different 7th chords and how to use them effectively.
Benefits
- Expands harmonic knowledge.
- Indispensable for genres like jazz and blues.
- Cultivates a sophisticated sound repertoire.
Diatonic Chords and Progressions
Knowing diatonic chords and progressions is essential for creating cohesive music. This lesson delves into chord progressions within a musical key.
Benefits
- Fundamental for composing songs.
- Enhances understanding of musical structures.
- Aids in improvisation and solo techniques.
Practicing with Backing Tracks
Incorporating backing tracks into practice is a key feature of this course. It allows students to apply their skills in a musical context, improving their sense of timing, rhythm, and improvisation.
Benefits
- Simulates real-world playing scenarios.
- Sharpens timing and rhythmic abilities.
- Fosters musical ear and improvisational skills.
Comprehensive Technique List with Links
The course concludes with a detailed list of guitar techniques covered, linked to extensive glossary pages on Licklibrary.com:
- Major Scale
- Chord Construction
- Intervals
- Open String Chords
- Suspended Chords
- Barre Chords
- 7th Chords
- Diatonic Chords and Progressions
"Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners" not only equips new guitarists with essential skills but also lays a robust foundation for their musical journey.
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Tom Quayle
Tom Quayle needs no introduction on the guitar scene after shooting to attention when he made it to the finals of Guitar Idol back in 2008. Before that he was a graduate of Leeds College of Music where he did a degree in jazz then hit the local jazz scene....