How to Play Melodies with Triads - A 5 Step Guide (Ep. 13)

[@pazdylan1873]

isn't it more natural to relate the 5 chord to the 3 chord given that the 7 chord is less frequent?

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thank you for bringing this up. Yes, you're making a very valid point here. I should have primarily used the III to illustrate the third relationships. It would've been more coherent with my argument. However, the vii is still not wrong because it can be used as a substitute for the V chord in some cases. If you take a closer look at the notes of the vii (staying in F Major)-it is E, G, and Bb-this is basically a dominant seven (C, E, G, Bb) chord without the root Ideally, I should've mentioned both possibilities in the video, so thank you again for paying attention!

[@GreyzoneProduction]

Merry Christmas 🌲

[@djh6970]

Gregor, you are so generous with your time and knowledge. My New Year’s resolution is to improve at guitar and you are going to be a great help to me. Happy Christmas and I can’t wait to see you in the new year….. but until then I’m going to work on this fantastic lesson. David

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thank you, David! It's my pleasure to share this with appreciative people like you. I, too, look forward to 2025 and hope to publish more frequently.

[@antonakis79ohyes]

This is an amazing lesson! So detailed and easy to understand at the same time! I am glad I subscribed! Best wishes for the Christmas season!

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thank you! Have a merry Christmas!

[@CalvinLimSH-ld5le]

Thanks for taking the time to show how the chords are added to the melody of the song. You can harmonize the song easily by adding the chord [ 1 3 5 ] at the first beat or third beat to the melody of the song. Hark the herald angel sing in 4/4 time 1 2 3 4 - A merry Christmas to you and all music enthusiasts watching the video here.

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thanks and have a merry Christmas too!

[@SuperBeanson]

Fantastic lesson. Thank you very much.

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you like it.

[@ssiowi]

Thanks; lots here to appreciate. Those of us looking to master triads welcome new approaches to the study. Your approach makes the short list; I'll use it to keep triad practices fresh and interesting. Also, your instrument looks beautiful. Do we see jumbo frets and Graphtech string trees? Thanks again Gregor; Happy Holidays and eager to follow you in 2025!

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thank you! Yes, I'm using Graph Tech string trees and the largest jumbo frets I could get my hands on. I believe these are the 6100s, if my memory serves me well.

[@ssiowi]

@@becomegreatatguitar Brilliant; thanks Gregor. For my Partscaster, did that too and love the feel. Next project; jumbos on my Taylor 314CE. Cheers from WA, USA!

[@reppepper]

Phenomena is plural. The singular is phenomenon.

[@nettlesome7125]

Thank you!

[@becomegreatatguitar]

You're welcome!

[@ChrisFrench-y3x]

Great Lesson! I get the key being in F with the notes used, but how does the circle of 5ths confirm the key?

[@becomegreatatguitar]

The circle of fifths shows you the accidentals. If you find just one single Bb, it can only be F major or D minor.

[@robertomighty4562]

Excellent lesson! Thank you.

[@becomegreatatguitar]

Thanks!