Fix BORING progressions with ONE chord! [Secondary Dominants]

[@acousticguitarlessons]

Chord progressions for examples presented in this lesson can be found here: acousticguitarlessonsonline.net/secondary-dominant-chords-guitar

[@yunowot]

Really cool lesson, the sequence with the f#dim ( I think that's you called it ) was super but the range of illustrations helped me to see what you were getting at. Thanks, really appreciate your lessons, this one was excellent, thanks.

[@mason87104]

Not only are the videos and illustrations always great, the sound clips under the tabs that so many lessons have, make the the tabs so much easier to quickly digest. We appreciate the effort that you put in to this Simon!

[@acousticguitarlessons]

@@mason87104 you are most welcome :)

[@acousticguitarlessons]

@@yunowot you are welcome. The example you speak of, with the diminished chord, is the progression to a tune called "Nobody Knows You When You Are Down And Out". Clapton does a great version on his unplugged album.

[@iamhapidays8766]

So unique method of imparting guitar theory and knowledge. Very appreciative of sharing your time and talent.

[@acousticguitarlessons]

You are very welcome! I am glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@ri-khasitourism4601]

This is a lesson I've been looking for. Thanks

[@acousticguitarlessons]

Great to hear Ri-Khasi! You are very welcome :)

[@boulderdesigner]

Simon, you are an excellent guitar and theory instructor. You have a beautiful teaching style, I appreciate your lessons! Thank you.

[@acousticguitarlessons]

You are very welcome boulderdesigner :) I appreciate the kind words very much and glad you find my teaching style useful and helpful :)

[@cainmh]

Excellent video

[@acousticguitarlessons]

Glad you think so Michael :)

[@mason87104]

Great video Simon. When ever a chord jumps out at me and makes me think that sounded extra nice, its usually a secondary dominant. A favorite example for me is The Hook, by Blues Traveler, which has a III chord 'resolving' up a half step to a IV chord, rather than the usual resolution down a fifth. Hendrix's song Bold as Love also uses this III to IV cadence.

[@acousticguitarlessons]

Hi Jeff! Thanks for sharing :)

[@vinsonshinabery5571]

Lenny Bernstein's great lecture in which he said moving fifth to fifth... etc., is the driving force of music. Big idea for self taught guy like me. HOWEVER.. .. he didn't say anything about using fifths before a chord you resolve to. This fact is of the utmost importance to me. I don't think when I looked up years back what secondary chords were, they even hinted at this usage. This is important thanks ps I mean Lenny didn't speak of anything except 5 to 1 of key

[@acousticguitarlessons]

You are very welcome Vinson! Yes, secondary dominants are great and so useful for one's playing :)