Ep.492 | Chord Thinking - How Chords are Spelled - The 9 and the 2 and Tension and Resolution

In this lesson I discuss the 9 and the 2 and their level of tension and how these chords tend to resolve. All music is made up of tension and resolution, this principle transcends style and genre, it is an essential musical element. This is for those who wish to understand why chord sounds have the harmonic qualities they do and how to "spell" and understand these same qualities.
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[@JazzStrat781]

Wonderful video and teaching Lloyd 👍🎸 you're an amazing teacher

[@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331]

This is a tiny facet of one of my favourite topics, namely Tension and Resolution and Why? Tension and Resolution is a product of acoustical physics, it happens in the laws of nature. Have a great day. L

[@kenhazlin5860]

Very interesting! IThank you Lloyd!

[@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331]

Yes Ken, it is interesting how tension is created. It is all related to Physics actually, the Harmonic Overtone Series, fascinating stuff. In other words our system of music has its foundations in natural laws. Have a great day. L

[@Smokeslikelightningband]

Lloyd! I just wanted to give you a shout out and say I really appreciate you. I'm hired in on bass in a band, your musical teachings got me there! Still really enjoying your videos, sorry i haven't commented in awhile. Warm regards. -patrick leduc

[@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331]

Hey Patrick, this comment lifted me up today and for that I thank you. Here is a little anecdote from teaching privately a number of years ago. I was teaching a young student a bass lesson, how to support by simply reading a chart and playing the roots of the chords. As the lesson progressed I played with the student and for a little bit began to enjoy myself musically and lost myself in a musical moment. I realized in that lesson that this student had lovely natural time and we were in perfect tune and because he was playing the roots of the chords there were no wrong notes. I was gigging regularly during that time and had played with a lot of bass players, mostly upright players, and was often uninspired. I realized with that student that playing the right notes in time with your ears open and with a supportive attitude actually made music. Thanks for your support and kindness. L

[@cheryldavidson-guitargal1]

Hi Lloyd. Appreciate these lessons. I really hope there are folks out there looking at these videos. So valuable and wow what a savings not having to take college level music theory classes ! I’m new so, still working on older lessons but do still look at newer ones… also working through 2 of your actual books❤

[@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331]

Well, in the interest of being real, there's not a day that goes by where I don't question whether to continue or not, it is truly comments like these that keep me going. YT is not really an educational platform and I must confess I am beginning to miss one on one teaching where I can experience the student and make music at the same time while witnessing results. Thank you sincerely for your kind support. L

[@cheryldavidson-guitargal1]

@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 I can understand your perspective. Must be hard not knowing whether or not what you are doing is serving a purpose - that’s why I make the comments - to let you know!!! But I’m sure there are at least a few of us who really do APPRECIATE your efforts. I’m glad the videos are kept up as well so we can refer back to them. Good luck in your endeavors and I’m sure one day you’ll move in another direction. But for now again, a big THANK YOU!

[@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331]

Thanks Tons for that, you are absolutely right with comments, I'm totally in the dark without comments so I really appreciate the few I get. Thanks again, L

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[@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331]

Thanks for your kind comment and hope you continue to find value on my channel.