Playing Over Changes 101

"Playing over changes" can become a life-long study...but the core skills are easy to learn. And be sure to check out my other new video on Playing Over Changes: • Playing Over Changes f...
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00:33 Introduction
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02:18 Lesson
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13:58 Wrap Up
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[@chrismctear4761]

Thanks so much for this one. Having someone explain these basics so clearly in a step by step basis is so helpful. Just learning licks and seeing if they work, for me, didn’t explain why I was doing it. This does. Working on those triads now.

[@curiousguitarist]

Great to hear, Chris. Keep me posted on how it goes!

[@EclecticEssentric]

I second learning triads/arpeggios and targetting chord notes. It's that next step that so many players don't take. It took me 3 decades to get around to it, but better late than never. Thanks for your time and wisdom, Chris! 🍒

[@curiousguitarist]

Any time Timmy, thanks for chiming in here on triads and target notes...I'm just gonna keep on preaching!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

@@curiousguitarist Keep on keeping on !!!! I've been shying away from learning more for too many years. I seem to start on some new material and after not too long, I'm like ahhh screw it and back to the same old stuff.

[@noodlemans]

Hey I’m currently in my 40’s and finally getting around to learning my triads and arpeggios and my playing has exponentially improved over a few short months. Why did it take me so long to learn this stuff? Great video.

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

Spot on.

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

@@noodlemansexact same experience. Tried learn scale and mode after scale and mode, then learnt target tones while playing blues. Changed my world completely. Opened the fretboard up and got me focusing on intervals.

[@simple-security]

3 months ago I struggled to follow these sorts of lessons because I didn't understand where you'd pull some chord shapes from. Then I took the time to learn triads and memorize the major notes on the fretboard - now when you play a G triad I can see it and follow along! Everything you teach here is easier AFTER you learn the fretboard, triads and pentatonic scales. Thanks for your lessons!

[@curiousguitarist]

You are so welcome! I’m glad you took that step, now adding new information will be much easier!

[@JiMMY-my1ds]

Triad pairs are an incredible ‘hack’ to sound musical and also helps you gain so much focus on the fret board. Great use in blues I find combined with enclosures .👍 It opens up the guitar so much and gets your mind out of scale type thinking and more on intervals.

[@storyboard3]

This was a helpful lesson. I have a habit of targeting the tonic first when playing the changes. Using common notes as you suggested is a good way to bring more variety and expression to my soloing. Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet! Starting to track common notes also puts you on a collision course with voice leading…as you’ll see in more complete chord changes sometimes the 3rd of one chord might be a half step away from the 7th of another for example. It’s a big beautiful world :)

[@adriansrfr]

This is probably going to be one of the most significant lessons that I've come across.

[@curiousguitarist]

Wait till you see the next one!

[@BOOREK100]

Thank you Chris, this is something It took me years of noodling through the same old scale to realize,you got to outline the chords/play through changes! Love your teaching style!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks SR!

[@karthain5742]

Great video as always. And in my opinion, best instructional guitar KZbin channel on here.

[@curiousguitarist]

Wow, thanks, Karthian, I very much appreciate that.

[@chadharland6410]

My my Chris this is 1 of the best you have put out. I found this direction to be exactly what I needed to see. An angle that I ve never seen taught. Just fantically useful an understood every idea you taught. You are amazing when it comes to fully being explained. Great job my friend.

[@curiousguitarist]

Ahhh great news Chad. I've got a follow up to this one which will publish in a couple weeks. Same subject, next level of difficulty. You're going to love it.

[@portsideguitar1981]

Good stuff Chris. As good a breakdown of this concept as I’ve ever seen. Thanks!!

[@VaughnRipley]

Another great lesson! Somehow you manage to make these seemingly intricate and tough chunks of theory into something not only manageable, but actually easy to understand. Thank you, Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

You're so welcome, Vaughn! Thank you for your support.

[@funkfatale7144]

Great guy, great teacher. Love how you always strip away the noise (cognitive overload) and home in on the essential elements (digestible cognition... er, bite sized chunks). It can strain the brain but not drain it. You continue to help my playing and make my guitar journey a more enjoyable one. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

Wow, thank you for this note FF! I really appreciate it, and m so glad my style is helpful. Glad you’re here! And if you are who I think you are, thanks for all your support!

[@swope68]

This was the holy grail of lessons for me, man. Well done and thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

Of course! Planning another one that focuses on what changes instead of what stays the same…it’ll be the logical next-step to this one.

[@teodelnorte]

Awesome Chris. So find the common notes that link the chords to switch over smoothly and musically. Triads are amazing, they really open up the fretboard and aren't so difficult to learn

[@curiousguitarist]

Totally worth it, right? Thanks for being here, Timothy

[@joeurbanowski321]

Chris..! You make it looks so easy..! … But you do make it easier for me..👍🏼 Always a major help.. and I thank you.!❤️

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Joe, I'm glad you got something out of this one, and I'm glad you're here! Thanks for all your support!

[@stuartp8658]

Thank you Chris. This video was a real lightbulb moment for me. I know my scales and I'm progressing on the triads, but this just showed me so clearly how you actually implement and integrate them. Thanks again so much. I would press the thumbs up multiple times if I could!

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad it was helpful. Stuart. Breaking it down small enough to get the core concept revealed always helps when you're looking at something so complex. I'm glad you're here.

[@mykneeshurt8393]

Great lesson! Keeping it simple really helps to see / hear what is going on. Thank you.

[@toddknaster9731]

You can tell how much time you have spent honing your craft of playing guitar and also how much you love teaching and sharing your passion. Your lessons are always motivating and informative!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you, Todd. That means a lot to me, and I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@coastercook]

Thanks, Chris. Please do more lessons on playing through the changes.

[@curiousguitarist]

Yes, I need to expand on this for sure, but I wanted to make sure I covered the basics first.

[@pl9529]

@@curiousguitarist yeah like how about a follow up one on playing through different changes like life changes

[@curiousguitarist]

@@pl9529 like Dorian over “I got a new job”, and Lydian dominant over “relocation due to family illness”?

[@dnantis]

@Chris Sherland okay Chris , I'm confused with this post "I got a new job" and the other message too !! Is that an American slang or something?? Your videos have finally taken my playing to a better place ! You do explain PERFECT to people who can't understand the art of guitar !! Why others can't teach the way you easily explain theory ?? I cant thank you enough !! I had much of the theory but could not get it on my own!

[@curiousguitarist]

@@dnantis I am so glad you are here! Sorry about the "job" comment, I misunderstood your question. My next video on playing through changes will outline how to see what has "changed" in the tonality instead of what is "common" as the chords change. It is the next skill to develop. Thank you for being here!

[@Dave-gf3kd]

NICE!!! As always, clear concise and super helpful…especially given I was just working on this very thing before watching this! So much for that chore I was about to accomplish….back to my guitar!!!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Ha! Glad it helped, Dave. Thanks for sticking on the channel, it's good to have you on board!

[@G_4213]

I took lessons when I was around 18 years old from a teacher who was maybe in his late sixties and a remarkable musician. I remember asking him how long it would take to learn to play..... He said the rest of my life! I'm now in my sixties and can honestly say he was right.

[@curiousguitarist]

Hahaha! I know, I feel the same way!

[@georgerichardson7728]

Wisest words ever spoken, regarding learning.

[@flyballhdeg9775]

It's about the journey, not the destination.

[@antcommand]

Once again, great video, Chris. Thanks.

[@kevinlawrence3935]

Another great lesson; I very much enjoy the way you present, demonstrate, and reinforce information. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, Kevin! Glad you’re here

[@muffinsfromsparta]

Chris, thank you for the lessons you put on KZbin. I’m a 25 year guitar player but I wouldn’t call myself a musician. Came across your channel randomly and your take on theory and thinking about the instrument has been a catalyst for reigniting my curiosity. I’m digging deep now and really trying to master the fretboard. I plan to join your patreon community as soon as I can.

[@curiousguitarist]

Wow Mike, thank you. I appreciate your trust in me and so glad my approach has fueled a new phase. That is exciting stuff!

[@Mike_Spor]

This is definitely a valuable guitar lesson. More so than probably 80% of what’s out there in KZbin world specifically the way you talk about visualizing the triads in their corresponding, CAGE system shapes.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Mark, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the kudos!

[@jeffrobodeenyehcmon5925]

I've been studying David Gilmour for 4 years and since I work 50hrs a week it's been slow. Thankfully that's how he plays. I've progressed but slowly. This lesson will help alot. Thanks.

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet!! Glad you’re here.

[@KB24toogood]

Thanks Chris for this very valuable lesson. I admit that I am one of those players that need to start actually learning the notes to the scales rather than just knowing them as shapes. Just been playing for a little over a year but I’ll start learning those notes. Thanks again for the lesson!

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, Richard. I'm glad you're here!

[@TheMinorFallsTheMajorLifts]

You explain things better than anyone I know. So grateful. Another gold nugget from the man in the red room with a voice made for radio. 🙌

[@curiousguitarist]

"the man in the red room with a voice made for radio." Doesn't get much better than that :) Thank YOU Mark!

[@jimduffy9773]

Very clear and to the point, as usual, THANKS!

[@curiousguitarist]

You are welcome, Jim.

[@skippsspicylicks]

This is where the manic starts! Really listening to the music! I struggle with this!! Great Lesson Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Skipp. I hope this one is helpful, I’ll be doing more videos on this subject shortly.

[@curtismclean6697]

Thanks so much Chris. I luv all your lessons. You explain everything so well. You are a great guitar teacher. I am so grateful for your you tube contributions

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you Curtis, and of course, you are welcome!

[@haroldvietti2233]

Thank you for this lesson. I have been working on both the major and minor triads for the past three months. I found your video and as a result I had an aha moment. Using triads to play melodically and finding the common note in each chord change and using that note to introduce the new chord when making the change.

[@curiousguitarist]

Oh yeah! This is a great moment! Thanks for the comment Harold

[@OtRatsaphong]

Great lesson! this 2 chord progression example really helped me understand what I need to aim for. Thank you so much.

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, Ot, glad you enjoyed it. Once you get the basic concept and capability, it’s so much easier to tackle the more complex progressions.

[@Juan0003]

I’ve never come across such a simple explanation. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

You are welcome, Juan.

[@donlessnau3983]

Outstanding. Great stuff, Chris. Thanks.

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure, Don!

[@ecojot]

Brilliant - simple, easy to follow and opens up new ways to take these ideas further

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Marcus. I’m glad you enjoyed this one

[@ShaunRay]

I’ll quit bombarding you with comments, but damn. A lot of KZbinrs show you what works, but they don’t explain why it works, which would help connect so many other dots. You also almost trick the user into learning multiple things at once. It’s brilliant! I’m like a little kid now, I can’t wait to get home every day and practice these things. It’s refreshing. Thanks again, man! I’ll leave you alone, for now.

[@curiousguitarist]

Sing it, Shaun! No need to curb your enthusiasm here, I am so glad this stuff has you energized. Comment when you feel it.

[@hahaman7211]

It's a amazing lesson as always. Thanks Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Your bet, Jay!

[@danolivier4899]

What a great channel. This might be the first time I saw a theory channel that explains things the way a guitarist truly thinks

[@curiousguitarist]

Yup, we see the world through guitar-colored glasses. Anchoring information to the ways in which we look at the fretboard helps get the info in and sticky. Thanks, Dan.

[@Jake66564]

Great, practical examples that are easy to follow

[@cavejelly]

Incredibly useful, thank you.

[@padwayj]

Amazing Chris! Thank you for this. I have been wanting to learn how to “interact” with another guitarist instead of just playing notes in the same key, but did not know how to get started. This video has given me a jumping off point and I can’t wait to dive in.

[@curiousguitarist]

That's great to hear, Jared. Keep me posted on how it goes!

[@brianrowland55]

Excellent video and very helpful. Thanks!

[@tone-glide2402]

Great Stuff! And even Greater!! Ideas with all the choices you can pull from!! I love triads!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Tone! Me too!

[@domagojskrbin8633]

Excellent ideas...very simple but usefull aproach! Great progress in playing thanks to lessons like this! Knowing how and why is crucial in making progress in playing. Greetings from 40 year old family guy from Croatia!

[@curiousguitarist]

Zdravo, Domagoj! Thanks for being here and I'm so glad you enjoyed this one.

[@hl4468]

Excellent video

[@nettlesome7125]

"If you don't know the triads, you really should." Yes. I love it. Many instructors are reluctant to tell people to just do the work.

[@curiousguitarist]

Right? It doesn’t come through sorcery :) I just took a lesson and my teacher drilled me like mad. It just works. Thanks for being here!

[@1970Richiez]

Thank you for this, its amazing how many of these techniques I already know and have forgoten about them.. its like learning all over again ! but its what we do and its a life long journey

[@curiousguitarist]

So true! Great Strat in your avatar!

[@paulmcadams2012]

A well done lesson. Your lesson on triads was a break thru for me. The playing through chords changes video is another insightful lesson. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

You are so welcome, Paul!

[@francocerasuolo1200]

Awesome lesson as usual, Chris. Have a great holiday

[@curiousguitarist]

You too Franco!

[@amoblahblah]

This is exactly where I am in my playing right now - 🙏

[@curiousguitarist]

Happy to be on the path with you! Hope this one helps! What a huge wonderful world this leads to!!

[@phoenix1158]

Hey Chris! I just started guitar a little over a year ago and wasn’t really getting anywhere. I just started watching your videos as well as Marty’s and you guys really put all the pieces together in a way that I understood it. I wouldn’t be anywhere without you guys, so thanks for all the work you do.

[@curiousguitarist]

Man that's good to hear Phoenix! Glad you're here!

[@mike5177]

You hit a gold mine with this channel! I also recommend Corey Congilio! 2 of the best guys to watch!

[@joycegrove5602]

05:20 - yep, that's what I'm working on, changing things up to sound less like a scale drill! My favourite part was playing with the triads (so grateful for the Triad course you ran), but that technique with the G Maj pentatonic sounded really good, too!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks JG, for EVERYthing you do for The Studio!

[@joycegrove5602]

@@curiousguitarist my pleasure! :)

[@UTAH100]

Find some simple arpeggios played at a slow tempo in YTube. Turn off all effects and play along with those. It's a great way to hear the changes. Be sure to be very much in tune. When you make a mistake, instead of stopping or slowing down- lean into it. Pretend like it was intentional. Like with interior design- "If you can't hide it, highlight it." I think that is how improvisational jazz started- plenty of musical mistakes that, when repeated and embraced created their own genre. I don't fully subscribe to keys/scales. It is just a concept. I can play the Pentatonic scale (major and minor) backwards and forward, the Major Scale and several modes. I get that they are sometimes a very helpful concept. That said, it is critical to understand that every note is unique and it's own planet. In blues the scale idea works very well however in many, more sophisticated progressions the notes in a scale will not all fit the progression. This is especially true in jazz. This is where having an ability to chase chords is particularly helpful. FUN FACT: If you like Jazz, you can play most of it even if you only know the Pentatonic scale. Most Jazz uses the Major scale. If you simply move 3 notes down the fretboard from the root (on the top "thicker" 6th string), you can start playing position I of your penta(5)tonic scale. It usually works great. You will have done it right if your pinky is on the root of the major scale. So if e.g., you are jamming to a backing track in A "MAJ." your first finger will be on F#/Gb and your pinky will now be on A (5th fret.) Try it out! TIP- It helps a lot to print out a huge piece of legal paper a diagram of the fret board. Then highlight each chord (change) in the progression. Practice finding those notes. Trust me, after 20 minutes, you will know where they are. As Chris said, your playing will sound so much better. Eventually you will definitely want to memorize every note on the guitar. I am not there yet either but it's a fun journey. Funny story, on the first or 2nd lesson he Joe Satriani gave to Steve Vai way back in the day, Joe instructed Steve to memorize every single note on the neck. When Steve returned, and failed to do so, Joe said DO NOT COME BACK until you have done what I told you. Steve did and the rest is guitar history. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p53FhXeLg6atg8U

[@grantperkins368]

I'm envious that you know scales !! :-) :-)!

[@curiousguitarist]

@@grantperkins368 once you can see the formula for any scale, you can then easily comprehend and play ANY scale!

[@garys1092]

Excellent lesson! Simple techniques, agreed. Yet it's also extremely effective and powerful. Gets my creative juices flowing. Great method into matching solos with chord progressions. A real eye opener for me.

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad to hear! Thanks for being here Gary!

[@Halenrocks5150]

Very well done video! Thank you so much for your clear explanations and examples!

[@curiousguitarist]

You’re so welcome Brian!

[@derekng9766]

This is the lesson I've been waiting for! Multiple teachers, videos and books and this just hit it on the money Thank u so much!

[@curiousguitarist]

You are so welcome, Derek!

[@derekng9766]

@@curiousguitarist btw I saw that youre in Denver, do u still do private lessons? I've been searching high and low as my current teacher is moving out of state.

[@curiousguitarist]

@@derekng9766 yes I do, e-mail me at Chris at curiousguitarist dot com.

[@BenBreeg1138]

Just thinking of this today. Sometimes I'm able to anticipate and think of chord tones ahead of time, others I just revert to playing within the scale of the key. Looking forward to more but will be practicing this!

[@curiousguitarist]

I feel the same! This is a skill that takes time and repetition to build, sometimes I can't see the forest, then suddenly it all lights up!

[@smoothpicker]

Oh yeah, I need this in my library of knowledge for sure!! I started playing guitar by using tabs. Learned a few songs but I realized I still didn't know how to play guitar. Had no idea about what I was playing. Lessons like these help tremendously due to the way you break it down and explain in detail and along with the examples. I'm so excited to finally be understanding what I'm playing and it's a blast!!! Thanks.

[@curiousguitarist]

Hey Ray! This is a great moment, really seeing the workings of it all. It’s a great part of the journey. Thanks for the comment, and I’m glad you found the channel.

[@grantperkins368]

Similar story, man! 'ken tabs. I decide to devote today to guitar and stumbled upon this gracious, wise man. We're both lucky, I think. Cheers, Ray! (sound of glasses clinking) To the future!! :-)

[@smoothpicker]

@@grantperkins368 I agree 100%! This man is a great teacher and we can learn a lot from him. Cheers!

[@michaelcox6597]

Hey Chris, new to the channel, Im 43, and been learning guitar for a year and a half now, I found you through Marty Music. This is the second time I've watched this vid, it's awesome, I went and bought a loop pedal so I can start practising this triad exercise. Think I'm gonna have to join your patreon page, the way you explain things I find to be really easy to understand and digest, thank you for the uploads. 🤘

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks so much you young whipper snapper! :) I'm glad you're here, and very appreciative for the pledge of support! I hope to see more of you over on Patreon!

[@splashesin8]

Definitely helpful! Thank you Chris! 😊

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad, Audrey! Good to see you on the channel!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

This was really Excellent. You explained-it . . . in a clear, concise and easily digestible manner. Enjoyed & Appreciated your lesson. Phenomenal job my friend. oNe LovE from NYC

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Michael. I appreciate that and I’m glad you enjoyed this one.

[@stormy4177]

Another great lesson thanks so much Chris can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your knowledge 👍👍👍👍

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Stormy, glad you’re enjoying these.

[@MrShanebizzle]

You’re a really excellent teacher man. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

That means a lot to me, thanks, and you’re welcome too!

[@mjpslim]

I’ve seen the triad idea before but this was a way better VISUAL and explanation. Thanks 😊

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad this was helpful, Malic.

[@jmscnny]

Aha. As an adult beginner, that was probably one of the most meaningful 15 minutes I have experienced with a guitar in my hands. Excellent lesson, mate. Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

That’s great to hear! Welcome aboard!

[@Dubble_Bubble40]

Brilliant Chris! I'm finally getting back into learning mode, so I will be visiting the channel much more. Will probably get back on Patreon, as well.

[@curiousguitarist]

Hey Steve, glad to hear you’re refocusing! Thanks for your support as well, it really helps me out.

[@ProgRockDan1]

I appreciate the knowledge you share

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you! I’m happy to share it.

[@edhencher780]

Hey Chris, welcome back. Hope you had a great break

[@curiousguitarist]

Haaa! I didn't think anyone would notice I'd been gone!!! Thanks, Ed

[@edhencher780]

@@curiousguitarist of course you were missed. Looking forward to getting together again.

[@JaysonT1]

@@curiousguitarist We all noticed!

[@anthonycashero7605]

Been waiting to learn from you Chris. Very inspiring, Thanks

[@jimmpanik3402]

Fantastic lesson! Well done.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you, Jimm.

[@cheezer57]

Thanks so much Chris..Extremely helpful!

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@joec9198]

Thank you for making video, fun project to work on

[@adlantian6334]

I just realize during this lesson that I actually already know all those triads, but I just wasnt using them for lead lines. Thanks for helping remove that mental block. I do need to get better about know note locations on the fret board by heart. Awesome lesson!

[@curiousguitarist]

You’re welcome! I love seeing the things we already know, suddenly get new life and value, simply by changing the context.

[@strummer1230]

Excellent lesson

[@loopie007]

Simply the best! Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

You are SO welcome!!

[@blade123able]

Brilliant lessons, explained in a way that’s understandable, thanks Chris, wish I lived in your town I’d go 1 to 1, thanks Chris, great teacher 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@curiousguitarist]

I do 1 on 1s over zoom if you’re interested. Email me at Chris at curiousguitarist dot com I’m glad you enjoyed this one, Mike

[@tonypurcell1049]

That one hit the spot Chris, thanks for the lightbulb moment 🤘

[@curiousguitarist]

Any time, Tony! Thanks for hanging here, I appreciate it.

[@oldmanpatriot1490]

I have been playing since 1982... I can imitate all the greats,, Randy Rhoads is my all time favorite. But not limited to by any means... One thing I always had trouble with it improvising my own leads... I know a ton of scales and licks,, I alsoknow how important it is to target chord tones, but I think this video explained more to me than anything I have ever been taught.. Have you ever gotten to that spot where you just dont enjoy playing what you know and you cant figure out how to get out of that rut??? Well you just lifted me out with this video.... Thank you for that.... I would love to see a more in depth video on this with more complex chord progressions.. But this will get me started.. I have a whole new way of looking at my scales... I was/am definitely bullying through the scales over the key and landing on a fancy lick to make it sound like I know what Im doing... This is going to change the way I play...

[@curiousguitarist]

I can't tell you how happy this comment made me OMP! I'll definitely do another one. Have you seen this one yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXqum2B8eN6sl6c

[@Oldtimerider]

“Scaffolding to which to attach new information” Brilliant!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Dan. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@kjguitarman]

Very clear instruction! Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

You’re welcome, KJ. Glad you enjoyed this one

[@fisherprice747]

Thanks Chris, great lesson

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you liked it, Mr Blonde747!

[@QBRX]

Triad arpeggios sound great, sound fabulous! Thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

You’re welcome!

[@dougsmith8430]

Just subscribed… Thanks for the great lesson Chris! The lesson teaches the Mind, body, and Ears… this truly ingrains things!

[@curiousguitarist]

Ha! So glad you’re here, Doug! Glad to help, thanks for the sub

[@tboyz1]

Awesome thank you I learnt about targeting the chord tones especially through the visualization of the chords / scales 👍

[@curiousguitarist]

Excellent, glad you enjoyed this one!

[@peteralegria6386]

Excellent Sir

[@itguy8900]

Another lesson for my walks God Bless!

[@robmurphy3629]

This was exactly what I needed. Great lesson man. Subscriber.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks for the sub, Rob! Glad you're enjoying the channel

[@peterpickguitar]

I've been waiting...for a chord like you....to come into my life...

[@curiousguitarist]

Foreigner!

[@user-ed6zz8qq7f]

excellent video!

[@crimfan]

Really nice... two useful strategies for making things sound cool without a lot of difficulty.

[@curiousguitarist]

And you can take this idea as far as you want to. Even the most challenging chord progressions can be reduced to a few things that make sense. And once you start asking questions like this, there's no limit to how much you can learn. Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@charlesmurphy2417]

Awesome. Thank you so much!

[@Chimp_No_1]

A perfect lesson ! Thanks !

[@curiousguitarist]

You are welcome, Chimp!

[@davidefelix]

this is what i was looking for. Thx!

[@curiousguitarist]

Oh man, I'm so glad you're here Davide! Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@ednaplate]

Such a great lesson. Cheers 🇬🇧

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Ed!

[@matthewnairn]

Awesome teacher ! Thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, Matt!

[@bigl6322]

Good shit Chris… simple concepts…. I always overthink things (the better to overwhelm myself with..).. Thanks for posting…

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, BigL, thanks for being here!

[@rontakabuda4474]

Very nice video‼️🎸👍🎸🙏

[@johncitizen3361]

Great video, I’ve been playing for over twenty years and am only teaching myself triads all over the fretboard now. If I could go back in time I would tell my younger self to learn triads after my open and basic barre chords. It would have been much more useful than learning to play other peoples songs note for note while not always understanding why they did certain things and why it sounded right.

[@DamienSawyer]

Fantastic lesson. Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you liked it, glad you're here

[@h.e.r.o.creativeartsscienc5043]

Hey there Chris…..This is Benjamin Callan….. your very first guitar student in the College of Santa Fe Music Program! I am still doing music, some rock, but my career was mostly in musical theatre. I teach now & have my own channel, but I refer student to both you & Marty (MartyMusic) all the time for guitar…. Love both of your channels!!! I have a great recording of you, KZ, Pete, & John Shepler + Melissa Vanderscafe singing on one track….. I’ll tag you when I’ve got a basic mix up! Great channel! Thank you!!!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Yo Benjamin! I can't wait to hear it, man those were great times in SF. Glad to hear all is well!

[@jba429]

What a great video! Thank you

[@curiousguitarist]

Of course!