How To SOLO Over 7th Chords!

[@andrewthompson7707]

If I knew that many positions I might still be married

[@arottie4097]

< 3 ;)

[@mattyc.9332]

I see what you did there.....🤣

[@williamperry1462]

Haha! Best comment ever

[@davidjohns4745]

Nah, She'd still run off with the millionaire.

[@rsteckable]

That is possibly the funniest comment I have ever read. Nikki Glaser worthy.

[@acetate909]

Rick is really into dom chords, never would have guessed that he was such a chord sub.

[@mondragon9282]

Badum tss

[@StreetHierarchy]

Icy, what you did there.

[@jonasbolden]

nice

[@danielbell4007]

Music theory can get to be pretty sadomasochistic...

[@neversobad]

I wasn't afraid of dominant chords before I watched this video. Now I'm afraid to pick up my guitar.

[@arottie4097]

< 3 ;)

[@gyffesme]

[still chuckling out loud]

[@puri6546]

😅

[@Warstub]

Amen!

[@Skypie61]

A year ago, I would have watched a few minutes then get frustrated that I did not understand what RB is doing. But the purchase of the Beato Book has opened my theory vocabulary immensely to really appreciate this video lesson - Dominant 7

[@itscaptainterry]

One big ad this channel is indeed. But guitar go viiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, so we all watch anyway

[@samdestcroix547]

What an organic thing to say 🤔

[@matchmadeinheaven2]

Thanks! I need some theory.. fast!! 😌

[@matchmadeinheaven2]

I find this video very soothing. Such a secure feeling, to know that soon (much sooner than later), I WILL know what he talks about, listen, and DO! 😅🎸

[@joshuavdw7480]

Maaaaan I didn’t even know we were afraid of dominant chords

[@redbeanrice7465]

Hahahaha same 😂

[@RobertJRoman]

The Vashta Nerada live in dominant 7th chords

[@TranscendentBen]

Which chord(s) are we SUPPOSED to be afraid of?

[@bigloubowski1980]

Augmented Micro tonal

[@fu6817]

I didn't know i'm a guitarist!

[@HumbertoRamosCosta]

In my defense i have some issues with a dominant brunette in the past ... So i got afraid, since ...

[@Pedozzi]

I'm so jealous

[@kanvolu]

._. xD

[@mikebehrend3152]

Humberto Ramos Costa I see your dominant brunette and raise you a augmented blonde.

[@lastdaysguitar]

@@mikebehrend3152 I suppose a diminished blonde is an augmented blonde on a diet.

[@mikebehrend3152]

lastdaysguitar actually an augmented blonde is one who has been altered...shwing

[@tylerthompson1842]

I spent the first few years trying to sound like Jeff Beck, John Scofield, Jerry Garcia, and Peter Frampton so I’m right at home with the dominant 7 chords. It was the Major 7 and natural minor chord progressions I was afraid of initially. I love exercises like this though, they really get you to hear the intervals when improvising. Knowing all the chord degrees everywhere on the neck in relationship to the scales is probably the single most important thing a musician can learn. Thanks for all your hard work Rick, you are becoming a musical institution here on KZbin. I just wish everyone would lighten up on the copyright stipulations and realize how everyone benefits from channels like yours. If they weren’t so blinded by greed they’d see it’s free advertising.

[@NelsonBlakeII]

This is low-key a great lesson on how to integrate arpeggios and passing tones into scale work while targeting chord note bends. I know that's a mouthful, but I think this is the major element that's missing when coming out of scale-based training that gets people stuck in a box.

[@5T3LTH]

Good catch dude I noticed the same thing. Came for the dom chords, stayed for the arp licks

[@Nonameneeded1825]

Right on

[@SMAAAASHTV]

@@jetmech9287 maybe when people realize they look like jackasses for criticising someone for no reason and without offering any constructive suggestions?

[@FaxanaduJohn]

@@jetmech9287 fuuuuuuuhhhk

[@petertoft70]

@@jetmech9287 r/iamverysmart

[@ChristianPaulDelage]

I've embraced the dominant chords since learning many of The Beatles' songs. Seriously though, you're a gold mine of musical ideas and concepts Rick.

[@SMAAAASHTV]

Same for me. Beatles songs have a wealth of 7th chords that would normally go unused in many pop and rock songs.

[@clawmansegele1988]

They were geniuses with dominant chords! So subtle sometimes but very powerful. Even in songs like Hey Jude and And I Love Her, they sprinkle dominant chords in, which makes the song THAT much better

[@gregcee5468]

I Saw Her Standing There starts with the Dominant 7th. Don’t for Badfinger’s No Matter What has a bunch in a circle of fifths in bridge.

[@cfg1991]

Life long Beatles hater here, their abuse of dominant chords is one of the main reasons I dislike them

[@SMAAAASHTV]

@@cfg1991 What do you listen to, besides Justin Beiber and 50 Cent?

[@billribas]

I had an encounter with a dominant chord it a dark alley. It didn't resolve well, is all I'm saying.

[@lesterunwin]

2 groan/smile combos from this household 👍

[@williammorris1384]

Duly noted 👍

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

I’m picturing Groucho Marx....

[@FenderBassMan]

Couldn't you have just done a--cough--turnaround?

[@billribas]

@@FenderBassMan i didn't want to alter my path. As a kid i was told be sharp or you'll see flat.

[@JohnnyCashavetes]

"I'm afraid of dominant chords because I'm terrible at playing my instrument." - Most people, most of all, myself

[@onerandombruh]

Same, bruh.

[@JohnnyCashavetes]

@@onerandombruh Solidarity, brother.

[@sebastianandolini5245]

These lessons that zero in on a specific type of chord or scale are incredibly helpful. Makes adding the "Rick-isms" that I enjoy hearing the most into my own playing much easier when the concept behind them is explained like this.

[@georgecromarty5372]

"Used to be a teacher?" My friend, you ARE by far the best music theory and music history PROFESSOR that I have ever had! Thank you so much for letting us audit your course!

[@Narstar100]

I can't read music, I'm vaguely interested in rock music, but I keep coming back for more. Your wisdom and insight on things is just amazing.

[@theroadhomefromwrestling1788]

When I taught theory to my guitar students I would tell them my “only 3 types of chords” philosophy. That no matter what type of extended chord they are seeing or using, it’s either a Major, Minor, or Dominant and functions as those. I know there are always exceptions, but for folks new to theory, it helps make extended chords less intimidating.

[@ayshstrings]

What about suspended chords ?

[@theroadhomefromwrestling1788]

@@ayshstrings they function as dominant since they can be substitutes for major or minor.

[@johnhextall1136]

What about diminished chords?

[@theroadhomefromwrestling1788]

@@johnhextall1136 they function as dominant

[@BryanWLepore]

My ear has gotten better just from watching (AND LISTENING) to this channel’s videos - this one video makes it clear to me - thanks Rick.

[@CAMELOT331]

How can I be afraid of something that I didn't know existed?

[@timbeaton5045]

Really? You didn't know what a Dominant 7th was? About as basic a part of western music as it could be, for several hundred years.

[@futuresequence.]

@@timbeaton5045 the great thing about guitar(or any instrument) is that theory isn't necessary, but I'm sure you feel smarter now having made that comment.

[@timbeaton5045]

@@futuresequence. Nope. Just as a bass player, I have played with too many guitarists who seem to have a block against the idea of doing a bit of work, in that area. When rehearsing, for instance, I might suggest a II V I at a certain point, this basic stuff makes communicating musical ideas, simple and quick. I'm no expert in this, but have simply tried to learn more about playing music, and how it is constructed. To hopefully make me a better musician. And surely that is what any of us who love to play should try to do. And that seems to me is exactly what Rick is trying to do, here, too.

[@gliblyaware]

Best part is there are no rules. If we like the way it sounds, we gravitate to it. As long as it's satisfying...

[@archangelospumoni8246]

Mr. Root: Mr. Beaton is right. The V7 chord has been pivotal/vital/influential/critical in Western music for at least a few hundred years. Music education lacking strong coverage of the dominant 7th is probably lacking in all other aspects.

[@jimmyngo4074]

I love dominant chords, Dr. Beato. I've been writing songs for 36 years, as an amateur. I love your videos, Dr. Beato! The more I watch them, the more I learn to compose better songs. Thanks a lot! God bless you and your prodigious son.

[@felipeh5078]

Mentioning The Allmann Brothers AND Jerry Garcia within the first minute... I’m giving thumbs up even before watching the whole thing!

[@jcwab]

Jazz guitarists: Why are we scared of major chords?

[@timbeaton5045]

Jazz is pretty much ALL 7ths. And a bunch of II-V-I s to boot.

[@anthonybuck1044]

Triadd too lol

[@ilyan.v]

@@timbeaton5045 Well... not only

[@timbeaton5045]

@@ilyan.v Of course you are right, I was indulging in a little "jazz humour" But there is a nub of truth in that.

[@MarkWitucke]

It all started when Miles forbade playing the I

[@budgetguitarist]

Dom 7 chords to me always sound like 50's rock and roll or jazz. I like them either way. Life's too short to stick with nothing but power chords.

[@davidhoxit4274]

I'll jump in headfirst and contradict the statement..."I used to be a teacher"...nope, you are STILL a teacher of many a student! And a teacher of many a subject! I owe you so much, thanks Rick Beato

[@CYGNO]

Every video/lesson like this makes me want to go and try stuff out.

[@chickenman515]

For my limited music knowledge, this video is the most clear. Can't wait to apply this. Thank you for posting.

[@mikeirelan]

I remember thinking dominant 7th chords sounded 'old fashioned' when I first started, but soon learned to love them. I mean, c'mon, if you wanna play The Beatles & Blues then there's no choice but to...submit to the dominant!

[@whychromosomesmusic5766]

This is so cool. In the past if I watched this I would have said, "I need to get my guitar and follow along" and then play it and stop it and figure it out, etc. Now that I have a keyboard when I hear flat third, natural third, flat seventh, fifth, etc. my mind knows EXACTLY what that is instantly. I almost hate to say it but I like playing the keyboard better than playing the guitar. I told my best friend/former guitar instructor that I wished I had taken piano lessons from him as well. Oh well he gave me a copy of the Circle of Fifths and I have other books that show the construction of the different kinds of chords. I'm all set to start learning just from those things. I have some Fake Books and my goal right now is to learn to play "Here's That Rainy Day" (the Sinatra version).

[@thewhim8151]

"So right there I used a little Rickism" ~Rick Beato, 2021

[@rosshowell7497]

Gotta know how to use your 7ths, Morty!

[@benjaminborden7502]

That should be on a t-shirt for sure!!

[@thewhim8151]

@@benjaminborden7502 I'd pay for that t-shirt

[@jeremyp8501]

Lol I chuckled at that as well ....Need a list of "Rickisms"

[@MarkZabel]

No fear here! Love the very first ones shown. Really, really useful and they sound great.

[@danparsons6566]

I used to be scared of 7th chords, but then I went to rehab and learned that it was because of childhood trauma from my 7th grade music teacher. I "me-tooed" her, now I feel much better.

[@cliverose9958]

Rick, watching your videos has reinvigorated my guitar playing. Thank you.

[@onerandombruh]

Rick: "Don't be afraid of chords!" Me: "Oh boy, this advice I like!!" Also Rick: *Proceeds to play tasteful licks and complex chords, dropping some hard theory I have never ever seen* Me: "Well, I'll be screwed..."

[@stephengraham1911]

Thanks for sharing this Rick. A real goldmine of a lesson.I'm looking forward to trying this. I think using those arpeggio ideas will really help my blues playing.

[@jonnykhatru]

When I was learning to play as a teen in the early 2000s I would never play a dominant 7th chord or anything that sounded remotely bluesy, I was very against anything that sounded like old time rock and roll, it was just not cool to me! I've come around as I've got older of course... Every musical idea has its place.

[@tarekwayne9193]

SAME! But finally I have realised, it doesn't have to sound like blues etc.... Depends on context/how you use it etc But anyway, I feel you😅

[@cactustactics]

It might be because a lot of the "how to play guitar" tutorial stuff and basic songbooks focus on stuff that might sound, uh, "cheesy". Where the only dominant chord you're learning is the V7, which always leads back to the I, and now everything you're playing sounds like basic 60s pop songs instead of the stuff you personally listen to and want to play Obviously there's a place for everything (and a lot of 60s pop songs are rad) and as you learn more you see dominants popping up in all kinds of different situations, making cool stuff happen. But when you're starting out yeah, the stuff you run into can feel a bit cringe

[@kenbelliveau16]

Rick this video, and videos like it, are some of your best from a guitar technique perspective. I found this very useful. What I liked about it is that it doesn't try to cover too much territory, which some of your videos do. They start out simply enough but sometimes pick up speed like a snowball rolling down a steep hill. I sometimes have a hard time absorbing all of the information. But not today. Well done, and thank you.

[@andrewt248]

The Beatles loved dominant 7 chords. Some of their songs are almost all 7 chords.

[@markgivens2557]

Which?

[@alanfunt4013]

@@markgivens2557 Everything prior to 1969.

[@lntxp01]

@@markgivens2557 A good example is you cant do that from hard days night

[@1badsteed]

I Saw Her Standing There? Or is that a diminished style?

[@andrewt248]

@@markgivens2557 Back In the USSR

[@svT647]

I'm always keen to hear a fresh view on practice techniques. Your approach to teaching is pragmatic and sensible but most importantly, enjoyable. 👍

[@roncastro7195]

Thanks Rick....The whole country needs to pickup a guitar....and hit the like button

[@meanguitar]

Your music teaching skills are so amazing i keep thinking you may be nearly single handedly responsible for the modern rebirth of interest in guitar.

[@dannybachovchin9632]

I love how when Rick is talking, he looks to his left when he thinks every time

[@malupaural1494]

oh wow

[@RickLaBanca]

I always wondered; who’s over there?

[@bcoldwell1]

Great thinkers do that...🤔

[@bobjason7540]

Its thinking with imagination, visualizing the concept before you say it. Visualization is an important skill for musicians

[@nammajeff38]

maybe theres a script to his left?

[@Timliu92]

I am not a guitarist but a singer and vocal arranger, yet I learned so much from this video, Rick! These ideas would be helpful when I reharmonise or write my own songs 😁😁👍👍 Oh and yes, dominant 7th chords are amazing! The Beatles used them a hell lot to their advantage 🔥🔥

[@dragonflycrashed5511]

"Why are guitarists afraid of dominant chords?" well, it is obvious: because they are played by the keyboarder......

[@christianaustin20]

Not really

[@alessandrorasero9147]

Hi Rick I'm italian and I discovered you're channel few month ago, I love so much "what makes this song great" you're analisys are wonderful and so I would ask you if you may find the time to analize "Bridge Over Troubled Water" I think that it is one of the most wonderful song ever written thank for you're videos and sorry for my english

[@aaronmarko]

Rick: Why are guitarists afraid of dominant chords? Me, whilst playing guitar: what's a chord

[@aaronmarko]

@Tony Brophy it's because I said "whilst", isn't it

[@jeffreydeeds9225]

Thanks for the laugh! I can relate.

[@El-Gordo]

I think it's the cable that plugs your guitar into the big electric sound box.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@El-Gordo That is 'cord'!

[@misterbowlerhat]

What's a guitar

[@playersteven007]

You still are one or the best if not the best guitar players and teachers and your videos help me to try harder than before. Sometimes I try so hard to play and it not happening and at 63 I know maybe better next day but never give up. You have a great time and millions love you. Thanks.

[@IamUncledeuce]

Mickey Baker led me musically thru my youth, now nobody plays like that. Heck nobody's played like Mickey since the 50s.

[@dritchfarleycart]

Rick, This is the best training video I've seen on this topic. Like including the music theory supporting the chord shapes and improv suggestions.

[@aussie_philosopher8079]

I did not know rick was a guitar player, he's actually pretty bloody good.

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Uhm... go back through all of his videos... you'll see he's pretty bloody good on numerous instruments. Really.

[@isaiahmarquez9717]

He’s actually a tremendous jazz guitarist.

[@Will-sh8kl]

These are actually my favorite chords to play. They sound so beautiful.

5:30 sounds a bit Scofield-ish...which is always a positive in my book. Love Sco :D

[@jeremyfried5463]

So I’m a self taught guitarist/musician. I play anything with strings, my idea is it’s all notes once you know how to organize them you just put the puzzle together. Point is I’ve been playing for 20 years and taught myself about theory enough, but you really blow my mind with these simple techniques that add so much color in such a simple way. I got your Theory book but haven’t had much time to look at it but I’m really looking forward to diving into it.

[@stoneagedjp]

Jimmy rides a dominant 7th out of the song Houses of the Holy to hard-stomping musical effect.

[@randyzeitman1354]

That was a severely useful video. You stated very clearly in the first 15 seconds what it was all about and then you immediately proceeded with practical examples. Definitely one of the best videos yet and I hope other music education videos follow a similar template.

[@tonyleach5614]

Dominant seventh chords… That’s where all of the interesting stuff happens!

[@gizzhead7941]

Also minor 7ths but not maj7s those are boring

[@gizzhead7941]

@@sabrinasjourney Only if I play a minor pentatonic from the 3rd lol

[@Pokerface-tr1ds]

Another quality lesson by Rick Beato! I am already taking notes from this one! Thanks Ricky and greetings from Germany! :)

[@RC32Smiths01]

As a guitarist, I'd say embrace all chords, weird or not!

[@DCBMusic]

Chords are whachu make em (Life is what you make it)

[@jonnykhatru]

Absolutely

[@Timliu92]

For any musician regardless of instrument, never be afraid to explore them strange chords! 😁😁😎😎

[@gochstree14]

Love those deep sounding passages. It encourages me to improvise and record my ideas more. Thank you so much.

[@BunkMasterFlex77]

My biggest fears are clowns and dominant chords.

[@archiecunningham3734]

Oh behave 😂!

[@SMAAAASHTV]

I love learning new chords that aren't commonly used in modern pop and rock music. The Beatles have helped greatly with that.

[@oldrrocr]

My wife just came in and said "Why are you playing out of tune?"

[@godfather3357]

Maybe she's right..lol

[@splashesin8]

Good to hear ya❣️ Gotta bundle up so I can have some fun at working on playing this with you. Really liking these sounds of Rickism! 😄

[@raidensama1511]

Can’t play Hispanic music without the dominant 7th

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

Heh! That’s why it’s so happy sounding! 😏💕

[@kineahora8736]

Ha I kinda just said this too 👍🏻👍🏻 I *love* flamenco...

[@keithroberts150]

I got way more into Dominant 7nth chords after studying the Beatles. Tension and release story telling.

[@edwardsteward124]

Almost sounded like a lesson for Bonamassa's "Django"

[@Drogers8675]

This guy has so much musical knowledge. Very inspiring

[@ZoomRmc]

"Afraid" is obviously too strong of a term, but outside of Blues and blues-based Rock dominant 7s with no alterations just tend to sound saccharine and cheesy if used bluntly. This video is not the case, of course.

[@ehsteveglp]

Awesome...! I love the 9:21 sec. walkthru of the concept demoed and the clear quick explanation in this format. The IG clips are great as well and will spark an interest... where this you can take your time with it... loop some sections and learn the dance. Thanks Rick...!

[@Mountainside101]

When Rick says it’s scary, he means it. ☠️

[@saucyjk6453]

7th chords are perfect for a hybrid maj/min pent scale . Arpeggios work well as u point out. A B C C# D,Eb,E F# G,G# A

[@SyntagmaStation]

Why can he make a basic blues scale sound so much better than I can? Sigh

[@Ralphieboy7771]

LOVE the chord diagrams on screen...helps me follow your lines

[@JeffHendricks]

James Brown: "Can you play a 9 chord?" Jimmy Nolan: "Yeah, of course." James Brown: "But can you play a 9 chord *all night long?*"

[@Pedozzi]

Ahaha

[@young0804]

James Brown: "Are you afraid of a 9 chord? Jimmy Nolan: "... Yeah, of course. I'm a guitarist."

[@michaeltocci9829]

Didn't expect to bump into you here :)

[@DMSProduktions]

HAH! ERRGGH!

[@graemebarnes4405]

Very cool Rick. You can also use minor 7th flat 5 arpeggios over dominant 7th chords. I'm sure know maestro! Like over a C7 you can play a E minor 7th flat 5 arpeggio. It has the third (E) fifth (G) flat 7th (Bb) and the ninth (D) on a C7 or C9. I always think a interval of a third up if I wanna use minor 7th flat 5 arpeggios. Like B-7b5 for G7, A-7b5 for F7.

[@andreskosberg4566]

For me is like the safe zone, they tell me play something jazzy and I'm like 7ths and maj 7ths everywhere

[@fuzzywumble]

Rick, I feel that if I applied everything you've taught in your lessons, every day, practicing a good amount of time, I could be one of the greatest guitar players of all time (in my head at least lol). Every video is so inspiring and motivating I can't help but pick up my guitar after each one. You are an absolute legend to me! Take care!

[@pigletjt]

Wayyyyy over my head, but interesting nonetheless!!

[@pigletjt]

@@shipsahoy1793 I'm 63 now, been playing for 48 years by ear, don't even know what half the chords I play are called...some things are better left alone!! LOL

[@RandyBakkelund]

When Rick said spread dominant chords, I immediately learned something new and was hooked to the screen. I thought it was just going to be spread shell voicings, but then he started using the 5th, so WOW! This is something I haven't seen before!

[@wiilamsteinkamp7905]

Why am I hearing " Don't Take me Alive" while this lesson gets going?

[@hkguitar1984]

Nice, whoever you've got working on your guitars did a great job on the fret ends of that Special you're playing! Great content Rick, thank you.

[@cyrilbataille8497]

I am literally a guitarist and i ALWAYS play dominant 7 chords

[@Koga_fan_013]

Me too, of all chords I love dominant chords the most

[@scovell7]

I'm figuratively a guitarist

[@lorenzo6mm]

I love these inversions of scales and arpeggios from dominant chords.

[@Alexander-vz7lk]

Sounds a little like the patterns Andy Summers plays in Miss Gradenko.

[@randallphillips8285]

I rarely understand what you are demonstrating but as a fan I enjoy it.

[@Tjhmain]

So many chords to be afraid of, I forgot to fear the Dom 7th!

[@GeorgePatmas]

WOOW!!! I remember in college, right when i started teaching students I was having a hard time with Dom7 improv! Especially staying away from the bluesy pentatonic(not that its bad to do) But finding out the Mixolydian scale, followed by the arpeggio or vise versa really takes it up a notch in my fusion playing! Absolutely loved that part! Thanks Rick!!

[@cjchristopher8092]

I thought he was looking at the Resident Evil 7 logo thinking Rick was gonna do a 'let's play'.

[@nunocrames4787]

your fretboard knowledge is amazing! true inspiration!

[@sakja123]

Almost sounds like the intro to "Josie" Said by someone (me) that knows absolutely nothing about music.

[@GeorgBlank]

Larry Carlton &

[@hughjanus3512]

If you’re talking about the E7 chord that’s because Josie actually is an E7 chord, in the intro. Interesting that someone who doesn’t know much about music could pick that up. Maybe you should pick up the guitar my friend.

[@sakja123]

@@hughjanus3512 Thanks Hugh. I can sing a bit and play some percussion but listening to Rick speak about music theory, I may as well be listening to Mandarin Chinese.

[@bernardjharmsen304]

On the opener chord of "Don't Take Me Alive"

[@anthonyjones7609]

These are actually some really fun intervals (those demonstrated). I find them inspiring for songwriting.

[@garrettmckellar]

See: Primus - Groundhog's Day

[@frizzlefriar4417]

Them dom7 do satisfy...

[@halfindy]

Thanks! Sloooooooooooooooooooowllllllllly getting better at incorporating that mixolydian spice. Mixing minor and major was more obvious for me. Heard everything a hundred times before, but I just get it much better, when YOU explain it.

[@Patsquallee]

Jane's Addiction : Stop!

[@bvalt1]

Never been afraid of 7th chords at all, they are my favorite jazz/blues/funk chords to use, of course I'm only playing rhythm guitar, so I just play the chord, not playing the leads, usually singing the lead though, but I absolutely love 7th chords, both major and minor, incorporate them into almost all of my original music.

[@stxxcrisler]

Who is this for? "I'm afraid of dominant chords but I have all my chord spellings, inversions, and scales down..."

[@x1134x]

yep, amazing musician and theorist, horrible teacher.

[@jamesincharlotte]

Best short lesson yet !! Thanks!!

[@christopherpeters3922]

Seems like your last 20 videos or so have always been about things I have been curious about or struggling with....I can only assume you are a human fortune cookie🤔

[@dlacr]

Rick, my friend... you USED to be a teacher? You teach me something every time I view one of your videos. I learn something new every day from you. For that I am very thankful.

[@JonHarris77]

Rick: "7th chords. Straight dominant 7th chords." Heavy emphasis on 7th including the thumbnail... Proceeds to plays E9 chord Anyone else notice this??

[@cactustactics]

9ths are the best so I nodded approvingly

[@FenderBassMan]

Yup. I was waiting hopefully for him to continue on with the rhythm guit part to Foxy Lady. FOX-ehhh...

[@rickrutledge7361]

Oh, yeah. Another AHA! Thanks, Rick. You made an old guitar player a little younger again. This channel is so much fun. Makes me work. Good thing.

[@cerfvolant8740]

Why are we afraid of dominant chords?

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

They’re colorful and offer a range of complexity that isn’t often visited by many artists. Although he did touch that Jerry Garcia did use them, but sometimes you need to learn how to resolve the phrase with these kinds of arpeggiated chords. 😬

[@spivvo]

I’ve noticed that with the demonisation of teaching people how to play well known songs we are getting talented musicians “giving away the secrets” of music writing and improvisation. So what I learned from this is that you need to know the relevant arpeggio for each chord type and which scales/modes the chord fits against (any major/minor scale from which that chord can be derived). Then you launch into a phrase by either “announcing the chord” with an arpeggio before noodling on the scale .... or... noodling on the scale before hitting the arpeggio to “sound like you ‘now what you are doing”. 36 years of managing hedge funds over and after my first year in retirement I’m beginning to see through the mist. Funny but two years ago the level of mystique was inpenetrable but it’s now beginning to make sense and frankly it’s no more difficult than constructing a convexity adjusted cross market yield curve box trade.... just requires a bit of focus and 10,000 hours banging up and down the arpeggios and scales. Thanks Rick... it’s all starting to make sense!