Chord Encyclopedia Volume 4 - Altered Harmony
Lessons Included in this Course
Course Content Overview
This course offers a deep dive into the most advanced harmonic concepts, providing you with a complete toolkit for creating modern and sophisticated sounds. You will learn how to tastefully introduce tension and release into your chord progressions, opening up a new world of creative possibilities.
Here’s a breakdown of the lesson contents:
- **Altered Chords**: Master the art of altering dominant chords to create rich, complex tensions that resolve beautifully.
- **7 Sus Chords**: Explore the versatile and modern sound of suspended 7th chords and their applications.
- **Exploring the A String**: Unlock new melodic and harmonic possibilities by focusing on the unique characteristics of the A string.
- **Superimposition**: Learn to layer different chords and arpeggios to create complex and sophisticated harmonic textures.
- **Applying Slash Chords to the Blues**: Inject new life into your blues playing by incorporating advanced slash chord voicings.
- **3 to 9**: Expand your chord voicings from simple triads to lush and complex 9th chords.
- **Polychords**: Discover the powerful sound of playing multiple chords at once to create massive and harmonically rich textures.
- **Modal Harmony**: Gain a deep understanding of modes and how to use them to create different moods and colors in your music.
This Course is Ideal for Players Who...
This course is aimed at advanced guitarists who have a solid understanding of music theory and are looking for a new challenge. It is especially well-suited for those who want to:
- Break free from diatonic harmony and explore more adventurous sounds.
- Learn the secrets of jazz and fusion harmony from a modern master.
- Develop a unique and personal harmonic voice.
- Understand and apply advanced concepts like altered chords, polychords, and superimposition.
- Compose and improvise with a higher level of harmonic sophistication.
- Challenge themselves and push their musical boundaries.
What will I achieve from completing this course?
Chord Encyclopedia Volume 4 - Altered Harmony is a unique and challenging course that delivers on its promise of unlocking the secrets of advanced harmony. Levi Clay’s expertise as both a player and educator is evident in his clear, concise, and engaging teaching style. He breaks down even the most complex topics into manageable steps, providing practical exercises and musical examples that make the learning process enjoyable and effective. The high-quality video lessons and close-up shots ensure that you won’t miss a single detail. This Licklibrary.com course is an essential resource for any guitarist who is serious about mastering the art of modern harmony and taking their playing to the highest level.
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Chord Encyclopedia Volume 4 - Altered Harmony: Elevate Your Guitar Skills
Unlock the secrets of advanced guitar harmony with "Chord Encyclopedia Volume 4 - Altered Harmony" by Levi Clay, exclusively available on Licklibrary.com. In this comprehensive lesson series, Clay delves deep into a myriad of sophisticated techniques designed to expand your musical vocabulary and enhance your playing prowess. From altered chords to modal harmony, each lesson is meticulously crafted to provide aspiring guitarists with the tools they need to excel in various musical contexts.
Exploring Advanced Techniques:
Altered Chords:
Discover the fascinating world of altered chords and learn how to infuse your playing with tension and intrigue. By modifying traditional chord voicings with augmented or diminished intervals, you'll add complexity and sophistication to your harmonic palette, allowing for more expressive and dynamic compositions.
7 Sus Chords:
Explore the rich and resonant sound of seventh suspended chords, a staple in jazz, rock, and beyond. By suspending the third in favor of the fourth or second, you'll create a sense of anticipation and resolution, adding depth and dimension to your chord progressions.
Exploring the A String:
Unlock the full potential of the guitar's A string and harness its versatility to navigate complex chord shapes and melodic passages with ease. From intricate arpeggios to dynamic scale patterns, mastering this fundamental string opens up a world of creative possibilities for your playing.
Superimposition:
Delve into the advanced technique of superimposition and learn how to layer chords and scales to create rich, textured harmonies. By overlaying different tonalities, you'll develop a unique and eclectic sound that transcends traditional harmonic conventions, setting your playing apart from the rest.
Applying Slash Chords to the Blues:
Revitalise your blues playing with the addition of slash chords, injecting fresh colour and nuance into this timeless genre. By incorporating altered bass notes into classic blues progressions, you'll expand your harmonic vocabulary and imbue your solos with newfound depth and emotion.
3 to 9:
Master the art of extended chord voicings, from the fundamental third to the lush ninth. By incorporating these upper extensions into your playing, you'll create rich, complex harmonies that evoke a sense of sophistication and maturity.
Polychords:
Unleash the full sonic potential of the guitar with the advanced technique of polychords. By layering multiple chords atop one another, you'll create dense, harmonically rich textures that add depth and complexity to your compositions.
Modal Harmony:
Explore the evocative world of modal harmony and learn how to navigate the distinctive sounds and textures of different musical modes. By understanding the unique characteristics of each mode, you'll expand your improvisational skills and develop a deeper understanding of musical structure and form.
Benefits of Learning These Techniques:
Mastering these advanced techniques offers a multitude of benefits for guitarists of all levels:
- Enhanced Expressiveness: By incorporating altered chords, extended voicings, and modal harmonies into your playing, you'll imbue your music with greater depth, emotion, and nuance.
- Expanded Creative Palette: These techniques provide you with a broader range of sonic possibilities, allowing you to explore new musical avenues and push the boundaries of your creativity.
- Improved Musical Versatility: By mastering a diverse array of advanced techniques, you'll be better equipped to adapt to various musical styles and contexts, making you a more versatile and well-rounded guitarist.
The Power of Performance:
In addition to comprehensive instructional content, each lesson in "Chord Encyclopedia Volume 4 - Altered Harmony" features a performance by the tutor, providing you with real-world examples of the techniques in action. Seeing these techniques demonstrated in a performance context not only reinforces the concepts covered in the lessons but also offers valuable insights into phrasing, dynamics, and musical expression.
Elevate Your Playing Today:
Whether you're an aspiring guitarist looking to expand your musical horizons or a seasoned player seeking to refine your skills, "Chord Encyclopedia Volume 4 - Altered Harmony" is an indispensable resource for taking your playing to the next level. With expert guidance from Levi Clay and immersive performance demonstrations, this comprehensive lesson series is sure to inspire and empower you on your musical journey.
Guitar Techniques Covered in These Lessons:
About The Tutor
Tutor Profile
Levi Clay
Levi Clay is an English born, Scotland based guitarist who has carved out a career over the last 10 years with a focus on his expertise as a music transcriber, writer, and performer of many styles of music. From his earlier days playing in rock/metal group Hellcat Molly, to his...