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Chord Progression of the Week 05-15-26
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!
Chord Progression of the Week 05-15-26
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@Larry Cannon very nice!!!
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@Larry Cannon yeah its definitely going to be different for everyone, like everything is on the guitar. Are you specifically referring to chords or scales, or both? Scales I find to be the easier of the two, once you've got a firm grip on the major scale, all of the other scales and modes feel exactly the same, just shifted over, with the exception of altered scales like the harmonic minor and its modes, (lydian dominant, phrygian dominant, etc.) As for chords, I think the best thing you can do is try to get familiar with chords in their 5 positions on the fretboard. Start with the majors and minors, then the 7s, then 9s. All other chords will just be extensions or slight alterations of those. I think it best to have a goal in mind, for example, for me its been working on note groupings of 6. Then every time you pick up the guitar you work on that a little bit somewhere in your practice time. I find I usually start getting the knack for it after a few days, but sometimes the trickier stuff takes a week or two. Unfortunately the guitar isn't like riding a bike either, it's more like learning a new language. You need to use it all the time, otherwise, you will lose it.
Tip Tuesday! 2 keys 1 shape!
Quick tip this Tuesday to help visualize a new scale shape, without having to learn a new scale shape! This tip dives in the shallow end of relative scales and shows you how to play in a major pentatonic key, while using the minor pentatonic shape you probably already know! Check it out and when you practice this, try a bunch of different keys! -Ben
Tip Tuesday! 2 keys 1 shape!
Learn some theory in 3 days!
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!
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Here Goes!
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!
Here Goes!
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Killer riff! I like that the third can be heard in there, makes the riff much more melodic and ripe for some lead playing! Much better than just those silly little power chords! Crushing it dude!
New Riff of the Week In the Classroom Section!
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!
New Riff of the Week In the Classroom Section!
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@Larry Cannon Keep going! Sounding good! Just gotta get that double time in there in the second section of the bridge, you've got this!
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Benjamin Wood
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I've been playing guitar for 25 years and teaching for over 15! I'll be one of your instructors on this journey!

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