Beginner Up-The-Neck Chords For Americana, Rock, Indie, Folk, Country & more !

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6/29/23 update!
I can't believe this little video is still going and GOING! Guys, thanks for watching - it means a lot. I've 500+ videos but this was one of the first and I didn't even originally make it for KZbin. I know it looks like it was made in 1984 instead of 2012, believe me. But the content is still very cool.
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This episode teaches how to move open-position chords up the neck to create new "voicings" of chords. Guitar players do this to create new tones and options when playing with a second guitar player who IS playing the open-position chords. Also, these up-the-neck chords are useful in band situations where open-position chords can be too boomy or jangly to fit the song.

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Thanks Jeff - but I think my wife just rolled her eyes :) Please check out my website www.song-bike.com to see my other learning materials like books, e-books, PDFs and of course more videos!

[@RobertViani]

This is what should be taught to a beginner the day they form their first chord. It illustrates what the fret board (WWHWWWH )chord recipe MEANS on the fret board and gives us newbies a a tool for playing along with other musicians...SOLID GOLD Jonathan. Thank you.

[@roncantrell4105]

I have a whole new out look on the guitar I was so ready to quit but finding you and these lessons has changed this ole mans mind !!!! Thanks you are an awesome teacher !! Thanks again !!!

[@roygee1283]

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[@Mmmhrmm]

Holy cow!! I have been looking for you all my life!! My guitar "career" started when I was just a wee thing and my uncle taught me an open G chord. Showed me a little country/western strumming pattern, and I have been attempting to learn to play ever since. I can't learn all the other ways for whatever reason - you just made this a billion times easier!! I hear so much creative music in my head, but while I can pick it out on the piano (though I play classical) it is always something that will sound better on the guitar. I left the lessons on the guitar alone, because the piano lessons "killed" that creative streak. Your method is FANTASTIC for someone like me! You show where to go without losing the shape and THAT keeps the door open for creativity! Thank you SO VERY MUCH!! *subscribed for life!!* (Or at least as long as KZbin's life lol)

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+stop asking me Hi SAM, I'm so glad that I can be part of your progress ! Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@MovieMaker309]

I don't class myself as a beginner, but self teaching and improving via youtube (until lockdown is lifted and I can afford a local teacher) I do move chords around a bit because they sound good, but I had no idea how to find out what these chords are. The example using D major moving it up to become G then A, is a real light bulb moment!! Many thanks☺

[@poewitx]

I was wondering if we move the d “shape” up to the first fret if that’s a C chord? But I’m with you, old vid but this guy is really good, I’ve watched 3 of his vids so far, the on the blues is pretty cool. At 62 I’m just starting to learn, it’s my retirement plan, and you tube sure helps a whole lot🎸🎸🎸

[@andybinns4993]

I am a beginner of 3 months i have a few chords and was playing around with D tonight and kind of realized this. So i thought i would youtube moving one chord up and down and found your video, so cool. This will a major help for me having fun whilst learning of stuff. I play a Gretsch open body streamliner, so unplugged it`s a acoustic, then i can plug my Fender mustang micro headphone amp. This is amazing thank you so much for this help, aged 56.

[@jkehew1]

Cool guitar, Andy! By the way, I have great guitar books and e-books available for instant download at www.song-bike.com. On sale through April - 30% off! Promo code: thirty

[@kartpilot63]

Best guitar lesson on the internet! Thank You!!!

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, kartpilot63! And please join me Saturdays at 5pm ET for my free KZbin livestream Q+A all about learning, playing, practicing, and caring for guitars. You can text me your questions LIVE ! Sat. 5pm ET on my KZbin channel kzbin.info. See you there ! (you can also watch later on my KZbin channel and soon it will be available as a podcast.) Please subscribe too!

[@markeytube8581]

Thanks Jonathan, This lesson has helped me the most. I actually feel like I am getting somewhere now.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks, MT! Here's a link to my newest video on KZbin - check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKWmY1sbbh0r6s And I have an excellent website full of videos NOT available on youtube: www.song-bike.com When you become a member, you support my teaching an access a LOT of cool lessons ! Please check it out ! -Jonathan

[@jimsmith4331]

Your'e very good at explaining this. I hope your'e still making these videos.

[@jkehew1]

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[@andrewmcarthur3843]

For the C shape, i use my pinky on the high E string 3rd fret. When you move that up you get nice D, E flat, F and G chords

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for making my day! More videos coming soon!

[@kathrynbrandt4014]

You are an excellent instructor 😉. Thank you.

[@davidmoore2325]

Hello....Hope you're doing good and staying safe?sensational

[@tomeisenmenger7048]

Cool lesson! In his new book, "A Spy in the House of Love," Chris Stamey discusses how playing up and down the neck with the open B and E strings droning is a signature technique of what later became known as "jangle pop" as done by Big Star, the dB's, and R.E.M. Glad to see you discuss the technique here!

[@StoicTrader-]

This has been the single best video I've seen and learned from this far... You're such an incredible teacher. I've been practicing the boom cha strum from your other video and now learning this. I started playing a little over a month ago and I'm flourishing with your help.

[@jkehew1]

THANK YOU !! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Wishing you a very musical 2020, Jonathan

[@johnnybarrick7323]

Light bulb moments for me today! Many thanks Jonathan

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome Johnny ! Please subscribe & check out my website www.song-bike.com to see my other learning materials like books, e-books, PDFs and of course more videos!

[@mikeboudreau3483]

Jonathan, I've picked the guitar up to spend some quality times with my 3 sons who play guitars and drums....your videos and teaching style have made the daunting task of learning the guitar much easier....I thank you for enabling me to make some great sounds with my sons at the now "Play to eat" BBQ get togethers that have become a neighborhood favorite! Keep up the great work....much appreciated! - Mike

[@jkehew1]

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jkehew1 Done! Keep up the great work Jonathan! Your inspiring to many to explore and grow their creative side!

[@mikeboudreau3483]

Mike Boudreau P.S. ....I'm in desperate need to learn how to pick at a beginner level....any exercises or videos would be greatly appreciated.

[@MrJasdog107]

Thanks for sharing your guitar knowledge you come over as a superb teacher .l have subscribed to many tutors .But you're approach is warm friendly and the way you take what a lot people already know and and extend in to something that moves the average beginner on is unique .I hope you soon add new lessons .Many thanks for what you have done me .

[@jkehew1]

James Smith Thanks James !

[@waltertarnasky364]

This was a great lesson thank you .For me it opened a flood gate of possibilities.

[@mitchkenvin259]

Your instruction is incredible. I know all the major chords, but never knew how to play them up the neck. Thx

[@margaretcreedonoshea5503]

Great laid back style of teaching So helpful .Thank you

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[@andrewtodd1806]

Thank you , ı understand it now, always dreaded learning the kneck , brilliantly explained, 💯🤟

[@jkehew1]

I really appreciate that, Andrew! I have a website, several e-books and a hard copy book you might be interested in: www.song-bike.com The D-C-G Trick The Strum Pattern Bible Easy Guitar Chord & Lead Tricks (Hal Leonard Publications) The Complete Christmas Songbook The Guitar: Year One The Guitar: Month One The Guitar: Week One You can get them at: www.song-bike.com Please check them out! Jonathan

[@MrButterbean1978]

This by far has got to be one one of the best videos I've watched on furthering your guitar skills. Although like you explained, you are not really learning anything new. This is exactly what I needed to get a new sound out of my guitar. Thank you so much for your upload, subscribeing and hopefully learn some more.

[@jkehew1]

butters hussey Awesome butters ! Thanks for the kind words !!

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Thank you so much , you are a true teacher ...

[@jkehew1]

Thank you, Master Chu! By the way, I've written several e-books you might be interested in: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG6gYp7jrpqb7s The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnRcodjl8yhoLM Stay healthy and musical! Jonathan

[@colinbaker510]

Thanks so much Jonathan, this up the neck chord teaching has been amazing and so helpful in improving my guitar playing.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks Chance ! More videos coming soon !

[@neuroradguy]

Love what you do!

[@alanbalanb]

So well taught. I would like to see 7th and minor chords up the neck as well. Hope you can work that into you videos.

[@PE1978C]

Don't be afraid of also playing the open D string. It certainly goes with the D chord - it's the root. It will change the E chord into an E7 chord, and it fits well with the G chord also as you go up the neck with the D shape, since D is a chord tone of the G major chord.

[@jkehew1]

Right on ! Thanks for watching, PE. Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@charliedurham1954]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for all the hard work and the simple instructions.

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I like the way you teach. It has helped me a lot, It’s like special Ed for guitar player. lol Thanks

[@lynnsantore9996]

Hi Jonathan. I see that someone just replied to this video two months ago during this pandemic. I came across your videos a bit over a month ago. Just wanted to let you that you’re fantastic and I enjoy watching and learning from you. Are you still making lesson videos at this time. If so, please let me know. Thanks.

[@jkehew1]

Hi Lynn, thanks for getting in touch! I do have new videos planned, to sync up with the e-books I've been writing. (see below) I also have a website with more videos: www.song-bike.com Stay tuned for updates! Jonathan The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG6gYp7jrpqb7s The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnRcodjl8yhoLM

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Favorite corner on KZbin. That's Johnathan Kehew, Guitarist extraordinaire. Man, would he be a great psychologist as well Zen Master.

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Awesome video, thanks for sharing

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I learned a lot off of this video. a couple of Beatles songs - thanks.

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You're welcome, Rothsuede! By the way, I just wrote a book to go along with my D-C-G Trick video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZDUoXeqm7GaqZo And I made a NEW D-C-G Trick video to go along with the book - you can see it and buy the book here: www.song-bike.com. And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel!

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Three years ago I had brain 🧠 surgery and was incapacitated for awhile. I found a old guitar 🎸 in the alley. I had never played before. . I took it to a music store and had it restrung. I went on you tube and find JOHNATHAN KEHEW. You my teacher have greatly influenced me . Very VERY slowly thru much repetition i’am beginning to comprehend. Thank you 🙏 more then you can understand what a special, patience teacher YOU are. PLEASE continue!!!!!!

[@noeltal]

I am a 63 year old beginner who has mastered a few chords. I can be a bit slow on the uptake sometimes but Johnathan is a great teacher. Really impressive. Thank you.

[@MrBritishGent]

Also a 63 year old beginner. No one makes me feel as optimistic about my guitar playing future as Jonathan!

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Jonathan is sooooo underrated. He is absolutely amazing. He can spot on relate to my playing abilities & challenges. He’s so patient & progresses at a perfect pace.

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I'm a 63 yr old beginner also. As of Jan 1 2023!

[@matthewcrich5951]

@@guyshaffer6156 Well, Guy. I still consider myself a beginner with 4 years of “playing” under my belt. And I’ve been around the sun a couple more times than you. But Jonathan doesn’t get the accolades he deserves, like other instructors do, such as Marty & Justin. His teaching style is perfect for me.

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Man i love you! Okay? I love you! You just revolutionised my playing! Am so frickn dope right now!😁😁😁😁

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[@michaelhaggar8287]

brilliant thank you

[@jkehew1]

I appreciate that, Michael! Please check out my first 2 e-books for beginners. You download them to your computer and then print them out if you'd like. The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card I wrote a 3rd e-book that's a little more challenging: The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And please check out my website: www.song-bike.com Wishing you a very musical 2020, Jonathan

[@ThePearcider]

I think, that you have opened my eyes and gave me a new motivation for playing guitar /learning how to play it. For me it was constant starting over process. Now it can be more fun :o)

[@jkehew1]

I'm so glad this video helped, LC! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Wishing you a very musical 2020, Jonathan

[@theresonlyone5309]

Your lessons encourage, inform & are clear & I like how you accent topics & points w/observations of, & anecdotes on real-life musicians. Your enthusiasm & words build confidence, & thanks so much for conveying such relatable & conscientious comments in a genuinely friendly way, & for the great asides & tips. There's a great spirit behind these teaching videos! A well-covered Gerry Goffin & Carole King tune says, " . . . and something happens to me that's 'some kind of wonderful' . . . ;" & it seems this describes how so many of us students feel from your teaching, so let me borrow the title and say YOU are "Some Kind of Wonderful!" Thank you!!!

[@SuperTiddly]

10 years of playing 5 open chords ..you just opened my world. Thankyou

[@melroybent4213]

Nice. Thanks

[@jkehew1]

You're welcome, Melroy! By the way, I have two new e-books out: The Complete Christmas Songbook and The Strum Pattern Bible. Here's are KZbin videos about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl7Co3SkqZ17iZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniZqaaXbth-n6c And you can get them at: www.song-bike.com - Jonathan

[@tmaciejr]

I am 6 months into playing the guitar and you have practically taught me how to play. My fingers are so sore but I can't put it down. When you see progress happening right before your eyes it is hard to stop. Thanks for all you do.

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Terry Acie Hi Terry, thank you for watching ! I'm filming new videos for my upcoming website. www.song-bike.com. It's almost ready ! Please like my facebook page : facebook.com/mysongbike

[@tmaciejr]

jkehew1​ How long have you been playing?

[@jkehew1]

Terry Acie Don't tell anyone. 30 years.

[@johnwinstanley4359]

Love this so helpfull

[@jkehew1]

Thank you so much, John ! Please subscribe & check out my website www.song-bike.com to see my other learning materials like books, e-books, PDFs and of course more videos!

[@CharlieRootsMusic]

This just changed the whole ball game for me, get off the bench boys we ain't punting!!!

[@jkehew1]

I like your attitude, CRM90! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@oahukane]

John. I like the way you teach and explain things. Thank you.

[@jkehew1]

You're welcome, Oahu ! Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@etchypi]

YOUR THE BEST, I LOVE THE WAY YOU BREAK EVERYTHING DOWN WHEN TEACHING SO TALK ON AND PLAY ON. GOD BLESS YOU!!

[@sowa707]

It's 3:28 AM in India and I have a smile on my face under my blanket! Thank You soooooo much. I finally got what I couldn't understand since so long! You rock dude!!! 🙌

[@jkehew1]

+shreyanstar158 Thanks Shreyanstar ! That's awesome ! I wish you a wonderful 2016. Please check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@sowa707]

+Song Bike - jkehew1 I will, for sure! You're an amazing teacher with an amazing voice! Thank You :)

[@burgermiesta]

Great lesson from a fantastic teacher!

[@Rustyjamesman]

Thanks so much for this!

[@jkehew1]

MJFAN2220 Thanks MJ ! i have a new website and videos coming soon! www.song-bike.com please like my facebook page facebook.com/mysongbike

[@jameskenyon5989]

Jonathan I think you just enabled me to become 4x the guitar player I wa an hour ago ! Thank you so much - you really are the best !! Jim

[@iambeadman]

You're a great teacher. You've taught me a lot in 30 minutes, thanks a million for sharing this.

[@melodylamour6123]

I finally got enough basics under the belt for this not to fry my brain. LOL Weeeee! What an eye opener. Thank you so much! It finally makes sense...finally means something. It means I'll be able to go up and down the fretboard and not be locked into just the first 5 frets. 🎈🎉❤️😁

[@jkehew1]

You got it, Melody!! By the way, I have a new book out, The Strum Pattern Bible. Here's a KZbin video about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rniZqaaXbth-n6c And you can get it at: www.song-bike.com - Jonathan

[@drewheyman7173]

Mandolin coming. This lesson commited

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for watching @drewheyman7173! If you're interested I do a KZbin guitar Q&A livestream Saturdays at 5pm ET - check it out ! (here is the playlist of dozens of past livestreams: kzbin.info/aero/PLDv6rn4Y4BTsleyZoZ632uE1CFS6MVD36) Thanks for subscribing - more videos in the works! - Jonathan

[@vicbarnes1084]

Thanks

[@jkehew1]

Thank you very much, Vic! And please join me Saturdays at 5pm ET for my free KZbin livestream Q+A all about learning, playing, practicing, and caring for guitars. You can text me your questions LIVE ! Sat. 5pm ET on my KZbin channel kzbin.info. See you there ! (you can also watch later on my KZbin channel and soon it will be available as a podcast.) And thank you for being a subscriber!

[@Pushyhog]

thanks mister

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, velotit! I have a website, several e-books and a hard copy book you might be interested in: www.song-bike.com The D-C-G Trick The Strum Pattern Bible Easy Guitar Chord & Lead Tricks (Hal Leonard Publications) The Complete Christmas Songbook The Guitar: Year One The Guitar: Month One The Guitar: Week One You can get them at: www.song-bike.com Please check them out! Jonathan

[@The51Jasmine]

That was perfect for me!!! Thank YOU!!!!

[@tennfifty]

Johnathan, I just found your videos today and have to say I'm digging your approach! At age 54 I'm recovering from carpel tunnel surgery in my left hand and facing the same in my right. This video and the classic blues riff video are the only ones I've watched so far but what therapy not only for my left hand but the soul. When my left hand starts cramping I'm going back to the blues riff video to give it a bit of a rest. Thank you for posting these videos and reminding my that I'm not working my guitar, I'm PLAYING it!!

[@jkehew1]

Kenny Coinneach Hey Kenny, good luck with your recovery. If I'm playing a small part, that makes my day!

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[@ronchalfant6394]

Thank You for the lesson :) good stuff!!!

[@markingel8313]

Oh my goodness! You are the Fred Roger’s of online guitar instructional videos. Especially the early 30 minute numbers, adorable! Once I’ve made my way through all of your free content, I will totally be subscribing to your website for more lessons. Thanks for making the content so accessible and being such a gentle, and supportive human.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks so much, Mark! I have everal e-books and a hard copy book you might be interested in! The D-C-G Trick The Strum Pattern Bible Easy Guitar Chord & Lead Tricks (Hal Leonard Publications) The Complete Christmas Songbook The Guitar: Year One The Guitar: Month One The Guitar: Week One You can get them at: www.song-bike.com Please check them out! Jonathan

[@tonycurtis2891]

Hi Jonathon, I am just wondering what other Chords you have on a video that I can learn ''up the neck'' I would sincerely join your Site, but being a returned Veteran here in Australia, it's hard for me on our pension at present. I will however, save some money to join & also make a donation asap as I think the world of you mate! Lovely man & great guitarist! Cheers bro. many good wishes Tony Curtis...PS: I learnt D, E, & C you taught us folk ;-)

[@camdenmonkey]

The best guitar tutor on youtube... In my humble opinion....

[@jkehew1]

camdenmonkey thank you !!!!'

[@rephibian]

I love your lessons...I just played for two hours...my fingers are screaming!

[@jkehew1]

rephibian Hi r, good practice session! Take a break now and then - nothing wrong with that ! Please SUBSCRIBE (kzbin.info) and LIKE my facebook page (facebook.com/mysongbike.) I'm filming new videos for my new website (www.song-bike.com.) Coming soon !!

[@jasonbourne488]

I’m a newbie to the guitar although I’ve been playing piano for a while and understand theory. But barre chords have been elusive and this up-the-neck method is brilliant to let me play any chord I want to while still learning barre chords gradually. Looking forward to many more of your videos.

[@jkehew1]

You have exactly the right approach, Sharad! By the way, I've written several e-books you might be interested in: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG6gYp7jrpqb7s The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnRcodjl8yhoLM Stay healthy and musical! Jonathan

[@GTony11]

For the Led Zep Songs a...after you tun the D into G and A ..what was the ending of that riff???? Please It sounded cool

[@christopherroberts3277]

SUPER!!!!!!!!! One of the best instructional lessons on great variations, out there!!! You are a great teacher ( and all around great guy! ).... This beginner is sooooo grateful to you, Sir!!!!!!!

[@timbrielmaier6709]

Really great stuff. I plan on studying all your videos. Thanks a lot!! Tim.

[@davidsmith4565]

Thank you Mr. Kehew a few years ago a good friend of mine gave me a guitar and told me to learn how to play it. That I’m doing so it would help me through my journey battling a couple cancers that suddenly became an issue. Your lessons were part of my medicine. After 4 years now I’m cancer free. I also have learned enough guitar to go back through my lessons. This one was a big boost, once I learned the regular chords . Thank you sir.

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome David! Join me this Saturday May 13, 2023 5pm ET for a free KZbin livestream Q+A all about learning, playing, practicing, and caring for guitars. You can text me your questions LIVE ! This Sat. 5pm ET on my KZbin channel kzbin.info. See you there !

[@nileshshah4397]

Thanks very much for this lesson, informative and very clear and fun to listen and try

[@ricky4723]

ALWAYS a sheer pleasure to another video you've done. Am 74 and have played many years, love your teaching style. Not everyone can teach - lots of players "know how" , but can't explain it to a new player. Wish I was as polished as you in teaching style.Keep playing my friend. Best wishes in all you do.

[@JesusHBasie]

This dude's voice is so perfect for instructing.

[@lowrider4658]

Too cool...im learning something for a change. Lol

[@jkehew1]

Rock on, LR! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@Zain-xg4kn]

I regret for not sticking to your lesson a year ago.72age from Malaysia.Tq song bike

[@translateslowly]

I keep coming back to your videos and finding something new even though I watched this 10 years ago. Tanks amn!

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, TS! Here's my KZbin playlist of my newest videos called, "Instant Guitar Lessons." kzbin.info/aero/PLDv6rn4Y4BTszUtDL5M1qQHsPLyMZ3dHg Also, please check out my website www.song-bike.com for other videos and PDFs!

[@07030802]

Thank yo so much for keeping it simple. I'm tempted to try this new approach for me to playing up the neck the way all "the cool guys play"- if you know what I mean.

[@jkehew1]

I know EXACTLY what you mean ! I figure I'm halfway to being a Cool Guy ! There are some ferocious players out there. Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@jackkerouac8439]

and what kind of guitar is that? very sweet sound.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks JK! It's a 1990 Martin D-16. To get my authentic sound, bang it several times and have it professionally repaired. Just kidding - don't do that. By the way, I just wrote my first guitar book. It goes along with my D-C-G Trick video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZDUoXeqm7GaqZo And I made a NEW D-C-G Trick video to go along with the book - you can see it and buy the book here: www.song-bike.com. And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel!

[@stephenstanley3452]

out of all the how to play up the neck chords this is my favorite. you are so easy to learn. you broke down many barriers for me thanks for the tip

[@phillipholt6005]

Jonathon I wish you were still giving currently on KZbin guitar lessons. The first lesson I learned was the D C G trick and then I immediately subscribed to your channel. I'm 66 and I just started getting serious playing the guitar about the first time I ever saw you on KZbin. What genre are your favorite?

[@jkehew1]

I'm still here, Phillip - more videos coming soon! I also have a website, several e-books and a hard copy book you might be interested in: www.song-bike.com The D-C-G Trick The Strum Pattern Bible Easy Guitar Chord & Lead Tricks (Hal Leonard Publications) The Complete Christmas Songbook The Guitar: Year One The Guitar: Month One The Guitar: Week One You can get them at: www.song-bike.com Please check them out! Jonathan

[@smalcolm93]

What a terrific video. In 30 minutes you explained something that has confounded me for years. I am so grateful! One burning question: if each 'grip' can make any chord, and I have a friend playing a song the regular boring way (the song chords are G, Em, C, D), how do I decide which grip to use to explore up the neck?

[@jkehew1]

Good news/bad news, Scott: you choose any grip you want! But better to have too many options than not enough or none. By the way, I've written several e-books you might be interested in: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG6gYp7jrpqb7s The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnRcodjl8yhoLM Stay healthy and musical! Jonathan

[@gregpeterson1272]

I dont know how old this is, but very nice job you do ! Thanks for the help.

[@josephfioramonti6378]

Jonathan , its funny I already know most of what you showed here , but I kept watching the hole thing , because I liked how you were teaching it , very good !!!

[@jkehew1]

Thanks Joseph ! Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@tonycurtis2891]

I had another great lesson today with this video, thanks so much JK ;-)

[@jimshowtovideos]

you are a gift to us learning guitar, thank you so much.

[@krew3446]

Hi Jonathan learning with ease and understanding awsum thank you so much

[@Antyoboy]

I'm just starting up and found you very helpful, thanks a lot.

[@jkehew1]

I appreciate that, Tony! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel!

[@markgillard2717]

Really good. Many thanks. I’m in China btw

[@BadlanderConnor]

I'm confused. I know how to play the open chords and always wanted to learn how to play them up the neck and I get it with you doing it with the D shape but with e major I thought you have to bar it off when you go up? I'm always curious what chords people are playing up the neck. This is confusing to me as I know all the pentatonic scales and can solo but I need some juicy chords. So I'm a little confused because I thought you bar stuff off when you go up? Sorry

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for watching, Connor ! You don't have to bar if you only strum the strings you're touching. Much easier !!! Please subscribe - I'm trying to get 100k subscribers !

[@arnoldpainal5885]

What would make his videos better would be if he also told us which finger was the root of the chord (D finger down 2 lands on E down 1 lands on F down 2 lands on G, etc...) so people would also understand music theory and how that is laid out on the neck. If I know in the C chord the ring finger is on D then I should easily understand down 2 lands on E down 1 lands on F down 2 lands on G, etc... or which finger is on C in the C chord slid down 2 is now on D, etc...

[@jkehew1]

Great point, Arnold! And please join me Saturdays at 5pm ET for my free KZbin livestream Q+A all about learning, playing, practicing, and caring for guitars. You can text me your questions LIVE ! Sat. 5pm ET on my KZbin channel kzbin.info. See you there ! (you can also watch later on my KZbin channel and soon it will be available as a podcast.) Please subscribe too!

[@joncarrier]

You are the best guitar teacher ever. Hands down.

[@jkehew1]

Jon Carrier Dude !

[@hardingmasonry]

I would have to agree. The way you explain is by far the easiest for me to understand on youtube. Great teacher and thank you so much!

[@zatoichimasseur6767]

i agrree.... i was trying to learn from some other guy ..... who confused the crap out me...

[@KeesBoer]

Great lesson..... I have seen people do this with and A-min chord too.... and they got some nice effects... I've been trying to get in touch... What is the best time to call?

[@jkehew1]

+Kees Boer Hi Kees, using an A minor would definitely get some cool effects - especially if you include some of the open strings ! Sorry I've been hard to reach. I'll call you soon. I want to hear more about your James Bond Theme connection !

[@MrGmooney]

Basic principles of good teaching, going from the familiar well known stuff to the new ,not so familiar,stuff, which is cool sounding but not too difficult. From one great teacher to another.

[@jkehew1]

I really appreciate that Gerard - do you teach guitar too? Please check out my website www.song-bike.com for lots of other learning material!

[@johnscott1148]

Jon Interesting lesson great for beginners ! It reminded me of a tune by Jefferson Airplane titled I Saw You . If you have the time please give it a listen and you will see what I mean. Great tune but in my attempts to play it I get lost in the middle of it . perhaps you could give me some advice/? thanks and keep it up !

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for the suggestion, John ! I'll add it to my list. Please subscribe - I'm trying for 100k subscribers ! kzbin.info

[@jeroen9637]

Just realising the connection between the (bloody) F-chord and all barr chords... Damn. Need to master F...

[@jkehew1]

You can do it, Jeroen! By the way, I've been working on a book to go along with my D-C-G Trick video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZDUoXeqm7GaqZo Stay tuned ! I made a NEW D-C-G Trick video to go along with the book and you can see it here: www.song-bike.com. And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel!

[@rothsuede]

The problem I have is that I use the beginner G chord and it's the only way I know - the instructors way is better but I can't do that so good - so my G to C has more of jump to it where I can't grasp the picking of the bass strings so well in an even flow with little effort on the fingerboard - should I learn the new G to play ? your way ?

[@jkehew1]

Realsuede Yeah, try it my way!