Guitar chord theory one - Major and minor chords

[MrCindersVeil]

I only know how to finger A minor

[kuldeuec]

What is Bb? I thought it's directly C after B like EF...and so BC...

Also is there any logic to see if A,C#,E =A-major why is it called major and how to it has C# instead of C w.r.t A-minor chord where A-min=A,C,E?

[gchguitaracademy]

@kuldeuec Bb = B flat, which is 1 down from B.

A major is called Major because it takes its name from the Major scale, and that is also why it is C#. The scale of A major has a C# sharp in it and therefore so does the chord. The scale of A minor has a C natural and therefore Am chord has a C (C natural)

[JuanAngeles326]

Break Through!!!!!!!! I finally get it!

[angeldevotion]

Great vid! Not exciting as some people will want it to be, but VERY HELPFUL. I am a beginner and would like to have a good chord/scales theory foundation, cos I want to be able to make improvisations and to be able to read scales properly. And you explain them so simple that even a kid would understand!

Thank you!

[JoJoPerez94]

this is very helpful thanks

[7QIA]

Is that a typo at 1:14 ? D Major - Triad D F# A - A Major...? (not D Major?)

Also what does the '#' and the small 'b' in 'Bb' represent - i.e. how would they be played? (>.<)

[gchguitaracademy]

@7QIA Yes it is a typo, I have fixed it, I just need to upload the new video. Good observation skills . . .

[TheDisturbed11]

Right now I'm learning basic guitar theory, modes, relative minors, chord structures, lead patterns, many scales, etc. but don't see where it fits in to learning songs yet. Is guitar theory really worth the time?

[gchguitaracademy]

@TheDisturbed11 No, not for playing songs. Guitar theory is only useful if you want to understand why you are playing what you are playing, or if you want to write music. It is also essential if you want to teach eventually.

[TheDisturbed11]

@gchguitaracademy

So would it be beneficial for improvisation?, and thanks for your advice.

[gchguitaracademy]

@TheDisturbed11 Yes, improvisation is good for a lot of reasons. You learn to rescue yourself if you make a mistake on stage or in front of an audience, you learn to write your own music, you can learn to use (and improve) various techniques that you use when playing the guitar. And that's just a few reasons to improvise.

Good questions, your are obviously serious about learning . . .

[TheDisturbed11]

@gchguitaracademy Thanks again and yes I've been trying to learn and pick up anything that can help me. I have been self taught for two years and this is my thirs and first year with lessons. My teacher is sort of an inspiration, he has been playing for over 40 years.

[107098]

why can a c chord be in a d major progression?

[gchguitaracademy]

@107098 Simple answer is, it can't.

What chord progression are you thinking of ? ?

[107098]

@107098 i just saw this video of marty shwartz who is rlly famous playing a D chord, G chord, and an E chord and looped that and then played the c major pentatonic scale (or bminor pentatonic scale) over it and it sounded good

[shooter1911colt]

I have never found anything more vexing then trying to understand music theory.

[XimRaix]

Lol this is the easy part guyz.

[SRsyndrome]

And now...the, Larch.

[howlingreaper203]

I'm sooooo lost e.e

[leiramiko]

wow I have to say this clears stuff up for me as a beginner!

[Hautegus]

Thank you so much, this es extremely helpful. i never knew how chords work but this is just crystal clear now. All i need is to learn that fretboard and quickly determine individual notes and i'll be on my way to finding chords. Would you suggest memorizing chord charts too or what do you think will be the best way?

[simmyludilo]

i'm going to disagree, it's actually a very good explanation...

[luxhey]

Peopl that find this confusing, should either put away their guitar or stop writing music... :D no offense

[xnotoriousss]

0:10 = a little chord fairy will be essential?

[vjlord]

awesom, but didn't get anything :D

[drymie]

i have a chord chart but some chords have more than five dots where your fingers are sopposed to be, is there a special way to play this?

[gchguitaracademy]

@drymie A good chord chart will usually have the finger numbers on, so you know which fingers to use. However chord charts containing more that 5 finger positions are achieved be using one finger to cover 2 or more strings. For good example of how to do this, look up barre chords.

[TheGrayStars]

Great lesson! Strait to the point.

[HiggsFenderU2]

Absolutly brilliant!!!

You didn't make it confusing, but you gave a lot of info on the basics which people over complicate at first. Best theory video i've seen for helping people know!!!

All the best,

Matt.

[acustichenry]

what should i do to memorized the letters because i composed songs and man i am lazzy to learn and i can" improve more the i want to do with music ?

[Dalmenco]

thanks for this video

[TheSleazyE]

I'm pretty sure its Ringo speaking.

[phusk8r]

hi. this is my first day with a guitar and i know nothing. like absolutely nothing about music. and i have a question.

ex.

for the A major the guy says to have the triad of A C# E but there are lots of A's, C's, and E notes on the guitar so we can choose any A, C, and E notes? do u know what i mean? Like we could choose the A note on the 6th string or we could use the A note on the 5th string or any A notes?

[gchguitaracademy]

Yes,

This is why you can play each chord in several ways. For example, as long as your fingers can reach and the notes you play are A, C# and E the chord will always be A major.

[phusk8r]

ohh okay i get it now!! ^_^ thanks a bunch!!!

[werd9495]

you can use the A C and E notes anywhere. as long as your playing A C and E together it will be the A major chord so you can do the A note sixth string fifth fret, fifth string open, or even fifth string 12 fret they all work

[xcorrupt3d]

listening to this man speak almost put me to sleep.

[Commandaunt]

Hes got a sexy ass english voice.

[LanceSaunders]

That's irrelevant, because the note that is different depends on the chord. And I'm not going to list the note that is different in all, what, Ten thousand chords that exist.

[taluntid]

Is there a typo in the Dmaj section for the chord? All the others under scale and then under chord match except for the Dmaj one...should it be A major for that as some kind of exception to the rule mentioned?

[gchguitaracademy]

Well spotted . . .

there is indead a typo.

The Dmaj scale makes a Dmaj chord.

[movania89]

please clear me what is the difference between major and minor chords ?

thank u ! plz reply..

[padshardbank]

can someone help me out please? at 1:12, why does the Am have a C#? When the C scale was mentioned at the start of the clip there was no sharps in the scale at all.

Or is the incidental note what makes it a minor chord?

[thedreamforce]

It is A major that has a C#.

[Bluesslander]

Let me help the pentatonic players out;

W/out knowing a major scale you can count frets to make a triad. Select a note (the root), count up four frets (the 3rd) and count up three more frets (the 5th)

Playing those three notes gives you a major triad, albiet you'll have to rework the notes on to different strings to play them all at once.

[Bluesslander]

For a minor triad again select a note (the root) count up three frets (the b3) and then count up four more frets (the 5th).

The other notes in all the basic chords shown are simply octaves either above or below three original notes of the triad, the root, 3rd, and/or 5th. So like the video says the order doesn't matter... but the spacing does!

[LanceSaunders]

Which two notes in a scale skip? When your naming notes, don't you skip Cb and Fb or something? I used to be in band but I played drums and can't remember which two notes don't exist..

[gchguitaracademy]

Yes that's right there is no note between B and C, and E and F.

So no B#, Cb, E# or Fb.

[LanceSaunders]

Thank you. I knew that, but I wasn't for sure.

[movania89]

can u please temme what are the difference between major and minor chords ? plz help me with this problem ... none is replying me on youtube :(

thank u .. ! i hope u reply ..

[LanceSaunders]

People aren't replying cause it's one of the easiest things to know about chords and they feel it's not worth their time, but I'm going to help you.

A major chord pretty much just sounds like a happy chord. It sounds like something you'd relate to a warm sunny day.

A minor chord sounds sad. Something you'd relate to a cold rainy day.

The difference in the way the are played is usually just one note difference in the chord. You just have to train your ears to recognize the majors and minors

[movania89]

thnks for ur reply sir ... i got ur point ..... thnk u

[guitarpick678]

a minor chord has a lowered 3rd

[Velvet4U]

Sure I'll tell you. When you take the Major scale ie. the "C" major scale, the notes are C, D, E, F, G, A, B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

the chord "C major" would be notes CEG the chord "C minor" would be notes CEbG

notice how the 3rd note in the scale is flat

So the difference is, -> You flat the 3rd note in the scale for minor chords

[themachinegunn]

its not rocket science i dont know why everyone is confused

[badcopyPro]

I'm lost

[Phenomen4l]

very good ty! I get it! =)

[verhadCOOL]

This is very confusing

>3

[rascle4]

thanks for info i never really understood what determines magor from minor this was a great lesson.keep it up you are helping people

[jojo69pd]

I LOVE it

So Fast Easy Learning :D Awesome

[ajitsunuwar]

ya this vid is really great reminds me my teacher hahahhehehhahah

[limplee]

I would have to concure im on a break through this is great so thanks

[bearhead3]

Brilliant. Very helpful

[dragonfox312]

i'm kinda confused

but im eager to learn

[beech9999]

ive had a look for theory lessons and this explained a lot 5/5 best so far

[VoltronNinjasInc]

this was the best video ever.. ive been playing for a while and im prety fast but i would just be speed playing

[kubzy87]

lol damn, you know all about the guitar, as i see...!do u have a job? jk Great Job man you learned me something here. glad you joined youtube

[Raisah99]

dude this is confusing

[chillichomper]

@Raisah99 dude. An octave has 12 tones but only 7 notes per scale. If you move sequentially up or down the frets then each fret will represent a different sound/tone. The interval created by 13 sequential tones is known as an octave.

The first tone is the same note as the 13 tone sequentially away from it except that the notes are an octave apart. Octave means 8 notes!

[chillichomper]

To everyone. A triad only means a 3 note chord. It is not always the 1,3,5 notes of a scale!.  It just means that the chord you're referring to has 3 notes and only 3 notes in it! A 3 note chord is a basic or fundamental chord

[goody8504]

@Raisah99 only if you don't understand basic music theory

[Nercrophage]

@Raisah99 Try learning from my teacher... This was a godsend for me lol. I'm not paying my teacher anymore...

[dbag11]

thanks pal

[sdmede]

This is exactly what I needed to know to move forward. You are extremely talented at explaining concepts.

[redshed88]

great lesson but too short..please post more theory..it is extremely helpful

thanks

[nathanjamescampbell1]

i agree...

if your just learning guitar theory,

its a great video. This is the only video that made any sense to me at first.

Everyone trying to learn anything about guitar should watch this video.

[chriscuniah]

This is a brilliant video. I'm glad you made it. and it's been done so well. Thank you.

[gchguitaracademy]

Thank you .. It's nice to know someone got something good out of it.