Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners

Guitars Lessons by Tom Quayle

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Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners

"Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners" is an innovative guitar lesson series provided by Licklibrary.com, designed to cater to the needs of novice guitarists. This series by Tom Quayle, delves into various fundamental guitar techniques, making it an essential resource for beginners who are passionate about mastering the guitar. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the major scale, chord construction, intervals, and various types of chords. Each lesson is structured to help learners understand the nuances of guitar playing and apply these skills in practical settings.

Techniques Covered in "Chord Shapes, Sounds and Harmonies for Absolute Beginners"

The Major Scale

The major scale forms the foundation of Western music, and its understanding is crucial for any guitarist. This lesson explores the structure and theory behind the major scale, teaching how to play it on the guitar.

Benefits

  • Enhances understanding of music theory.
  • Improves ability to create melodies.
  • Lays groundwork for advanced musical concepts.

Chord Construction

Chord construction is vital for guitarists to understand how different chords are formed. This segment breaks down the theory behind chord creation, providing a clear understanding of major, minor, and diminished chords.

Benefits

  • Enables creation of a variety of chord progressions.
  • Develops a deeper understanding of harmony.
  • Aids in composing and songwriting.

Intervals

Intervals are the building blocks of chords and scales. This lesson provides insight into the different types of intervals and their role in creating diverse sounds.

Benefits

  • Improves ear training and music appreciation.
  • Enhances improvisation skills.
  • Builds a foundation for advanced harmonic concepts.

Open String Major and Minor Chords

Open string chords are the first step for many guitarists. This lesson focuses on major and minor open chords, their shapes, and their application.

Benefits

  • Ideal for beginners to start playing songs quickly.
  • Develops hand strength and dexterity.
  • Forms the basis for learning more complex chords.

Suspended Chords

Suspended chords add a unique sound to the guitar play. This part of the course explores how to form and use suspended chords effectively.

Benefits

  • Adds variety and tension to music.
  • Useful in songwriting and creating unique sounds.
  • Enhances chord transition skills.

Barre Chords

Barre chords are versatile and essential for guitarists. This lesson teaches how to play barre chords and their importance in expanding the chord repertoire.

Benefits

  • Expands the range of playable chords.
  • Improves finger strength and flexibility.
  • Essential for playing in different keys.

7th Chords

7th chords add depth and complexity to music. This segment covers different types of 7th chords and their application.

Benefits

  • Enhances harmonic vocabulary.
  • Crucial for jazz, blues, and many other genres.
  • Develops a sophisticated sound palette.

Diatonic Chords and Progressions

Understanding diatonic chords and progressions is key to creating music that sounds harmonious. This lesson explores chord progressions within a key, teaching how to create fluid and appealing music.

Benefits

  • Essential for song composition.
  • Develops an understanding of music structure.
  • Aids in improvisation and soloing.

Practicing with Backing Tracks

Practicing with backing tracks is a significant part of this course. It helps students apply the learned techniques in a more musical context, enhancing their timing, rhythm, and improvisational skills.

Benefits

  • Provides a real-world application of skills.
  • Improves timing and rhythm.
  • Enhances musical ear and improvisation ability.

Technique List with Links

At the end of our course, we provide a comprehensive list of guitar techniques covered, with links to detailed glossary pages on Licklibrary.com:

This comprehensive guide not only equips beginners with essential guitar skills but also provides them with a solid foundation for their musical journey.

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Technical Details

  • Code

    RDR0483

  • Artist

    Tom Quayle

  • Media

    Online Stream, Download, DVD

  • Media format

    PAL + NTSC

  • Genre

    Rock, Pop

  • Skill level

    Easy, Suitable For All

  • EIN No

    5060088825365

  • TAB Included

  • NB: If purchasing as 'DVD', please ensure that your DVD player fully supports the 'Media format' (PAL + NTSC) that this product is available in, as indicated above.

About The Tutor

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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....

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