This Week's Chord Progression is a chill vibe in A Dorian. We'll need an Am9, a D9, Cmaj7, and a D6/9/11. Don't worry, I'll show you how to play these chords in the video, and yes, they are easier than they sound haha! If you want to play some lead over this chord progression, you'd be hanging out in A Dorian the whole time. Hope you have a good time with it and have a great weekend this weekend! -Ben P.S. If you need some help with the modes, check out our premium tier! It's cheaper than a gallon of gas per month and you get access to all of our courses, Riff of the Week's, and you'll get access to everything new as it releases!

When Mike and I had our last meeting we noticed that this topic on Sundays seems a bit redundant, and it will be changed soon, but for now I'm going to lean into it! Soooo, there's a new video up in the Music Theory 101 tab of the classroom for you! https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/83fdd7bc?md=8db82fcbe345448ea962845beaf43c88 This one is all about introducing you to chord construction theory! This one breaks down the "why" of why these chords we memorize look the way that they do and a brief look at how we can add a note here or there to totally change them into another chord entirely! Since this is an introduction to the idea, I imagine 3 days is a perfect amount of time to really get it into you're head and begin experimenting with different keys! Check it out and let me know if anyone has any questions! -Ben P.S. It's @Mike Abalos's week this week, can't wait to see whatcha got!

Hi everybody! I've been playing with the caged system quite a bit trying to see how many different sounds I could get from just one basic finger position and came up with this. It sounds pretty cool so I thought I would share it. I'm using the "C" shape "E". The progression is basically E, D5, A and back to the high E at the end. It's a bit sloppy but I'm still working on it. Let me know what you think and please add to it if you're so inclined. Thanks!

Hey everyone, It's Ben's turn this week! Not only is there a NEW "ROW" in the Classroom section, but there's also a new discussion section dedicated to anyone and everyone discussing the ROW titled: " Riff Of The Week " This week we're kicking it old school and groovin' on a Zeppelin riff, the bridge section of "Fool In The Rain". https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/8fea4915?md=2bb561df813d41f59a54075720fa99ef This one's fun and educational...said every teacher ever haha! But for real though, check it out! Hope everyone has a great week this week and I'll check in with you on Wednesday to see what you're WINNING at on your guitar! -Ben P.S.- If you haven't already joined our premium tier for members, give it a think! https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/about It's cheaper and heathier than a Starbucks coffee per month and you get access to all of our courses, Riff of the Week's with tabs, and more as they arrive!

Hey Gang! It's Ben, keeping you up to date! There's a new video in the "Music Theory 101" section in the classroom tab, this time it's all about the Natural Minor scale. The Yin to the Yang of the Major scale! https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/classroom/83fdd7bc?md=6aa91dca413c4128a38001f1db4a193a This video will complete the foundation of requirements to get started into theory, so if you don't know these two scales, jump on in there and get started! The next videos in the series will be about how we use these scales and really dive into...well...theory! Hope everyone is having a great week so far! -Ben P.S. The premium tier is cheaper than a frozen pizza per month and once you join, you won't have to wait 20 minutes to dig in. Full access to our courses, Riff of the Weeks, and more, with access to everything as it releases! Dig in and getcho brain fed! https://www.skool.com/intermediate-guitar/about