Ted Greene's Chord Chemistry: Master Advanced Chords (Part 2) - Dive DEEP & Play like a PRO!

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Welcome to Part 2 of the 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 series! 🎸 In this lesson, we’re diving deeper into the foundational chords and exploring their relationships within different keys. Expect to get hands-on with chord shapes, voicings, and some real practical applications. As always, feel free to follow along with your copy of Chord Chemistry if you have one, but don’t worry if not-you’ll still get plenty out of this. If you're finding the pace just right, or want more explanation on tricky concepts, don’t hesitate to let me know! Check out the poll I posted on the Community Tab to give your feedback on how we can keep improving these lessons for you. 💬 Thanks for tuning in, and happy picking! 🎶

[@thomasnorelli8763]

Thank God, there's wonderful people like you. That will take the time for this great. Great book Ted green's master what he left behind for us. Thank you sir

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Thank you so much, Thomas! 🙏 It’s truly an honor to explore the genius Ted Greene shared with all of us. I’m just happy to help others dive into this amazing work and continue learning together. Your support means a lot-let’s keep growing on this musical journey! 🎶

[@TD-ir4wb]

Still with you! Resolving that chord sequence in the introduction was so encouraging. I couldn't do it first try thru this book. Watching you struggle a bit yourself as we are was, well- assuring in a way. You are a humble man to put that on film. God bless you, its so helpful to work this along w/ you. Fingerings! Ted was a finger genie. He could fret two strings easily with one finger, thus making it seem he had 6 fingers on his left hand. No one will get thru this journey w/o developing a powerfuly adept pinky finger! Alot of players underuse that important finger! Take time w/ us RE fingerings as we get into more complexities. This is awesome- thank you!

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@TD-ir4wb I'm so glad you're still with me on this journey! 🙌 That intro sequence can be a real challenge, and trust me, I've felt the struggle too-so it's good to know it helps seeing the process! Ted really was something else with his fingerings, wasn't he? That pinky gets a serious workout, for sure! 💪 I'll definitely be taking our time with the fingerings as we dive deeper. Thanks so much for the kind words-let's keep pushing through together. God bless, and happy picking! 🎸🙏

[@keeper_cps5628]

Getting a lot from this. Thank you!

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@keeper_cps5628 I'm so glad to hear you're getting a lot from the series! 🙌 Thanks for watching and for your support-it means a lot! If there's anything you'd like to dive deeper into, feel free to let me know. Happy picking! 🎸

[@alexmarkowski3859]

Don't skip this bit folks! Supper important! Jason you might consider long pants for future videos

[@stilltrying.1]

Loved it . Need more videos on Ted Green ❤

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Glad to hear it! I hope you join us throughout this entire series we’re about ready to go off the deep end lol

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@stilltrying.1 Thank you so much! 😊 I'm really glad you're enjoying the series. Ted Greene's work is such a deep well of knowledge, and there's definitely more to explore. I'll be working on more videos that dive deeper into Ted's teachings and techniques, so stay tuned - there's plenty more to come! Your support means a lot. ❤

[@sankha-ch]

Appreciate what you have started! Shall journey with you and hope to come out the other side with better understanding of the subject! P.s. acronym: Every Assiduous Dummy Gets Better Eventually.

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@sankha-ch Love the acronym! 😄 Every Assiduous Dummy Gets Better Eventually-that's perfect! Thanks for joining the journey, and I'm excited to see you come out on the other side with a deeper understanding. Let's keep pushing through together! 🎸💪

[@MarlonG527]

Thank you so much for this

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@MarlonG527 You’re very welcome! I’m glad you’re enjoying the series-more to come soon!

[@GenX071Guy]

Love it! Ty!!!!

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Thank you! 🙌 Glad you're loving it! If there's anything specific you'd like to see in the next parts, just let me know. Happy Picking! 🎸

[@isaacmarecos3029]

Pelease continue with your work

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Thank you, Isaac! I definitely will! 🙌 There’s so much more to explore with Chord Chemistry, and I’m excited to continue this journey with all of you. Stay tuned for more! 🎸

[@mbmillermo]

Maybe Greene focused on flats instead of sharps at 2:00 because he was a jazz player. Horns and woodwinds are mostly B♭ and E♭ instruments, so guitar accompaniment is usually in flat keys. But guitarists usually prefer sharp keys because the open strings are EADGB, keys with 4, 3, 2 and 5 sharps, respectively. I mostly learned the non-natural notes as sharps, but that made it a little trickier to learn the jazz tunes. I think Greene knew that we needed the flats a lot more than we needed the sharps, so that's what he gave us.

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@mbmillermo So glad to see you back here! 😎 That's a great observation-Ted Greene really did have a way of thinking beyond just guitar, and you're right about how flats fit better with jazz players and their instruments. I love how you connected it to your own experience too-it’s so true, sharp keys feel more natural for guitarists, but those flats open up a whole new world, especially for jazz. Really appreciate you sharing your thoughts! Keep ‘em coming!

[@cognitiveburp]

Bought my copy to follow along with.

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Thanks so much for supporting the series and grabbing a copy! 🙌 Hope you're finding it helpful so far. Let me know if you have any questions or if there's anything you'd like me to cover in future lessons. Happy Picking! 🎸

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Also, if you have a moment, I’d love to hear your feedback on the pace of these lessons in this series thus far. Feel free to check out the poll on my KZbin Community Tab and let me know if you’re happy with the current flow or if there are areas you’d like more explanation on. Your input helps shape future lessons! 💬 Thanks again, and happy picking! 🎶

[@cognitiveburp]

@@JasonCareyGuitar I think the pacing is spot on! I'm an experienced musician and have a working knowledge of theory, I'm primarily a Bass and Double Bass player , but I have played guitar for over 10 years and looking to improve. Keep up thew good work!

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@@cognitiveburp Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm really glad to hear the pacing is working well for you. It's great that you're coming from a bass and double bass background-such a solid foundation to build on! I'll definitely keep the pace going as we explore more together. Appreciate your support, and happy picking! 🎸🎶

[@nakim55]

When you get to the dreaded section 7&8, could you show/tell us the fingerings you are using? Ted gives us “dots” on the finger board grids and my problem is finding good fingerings! I wish he would have used numbered fingerings.

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Thanks so much for this important question, @nakim55! Sections 7 & 8 are definitely a bit intimidating, and you're not alone in wanting more clarity on fingerings. Ted's "dots" can leave a lot of room for interpretation, and I’ve definitely felt that challenge too. When we get there, I’ll make sure to walk through the fingerings I use and offer some practical options that might make things more comfortable. I think we’re all learning together through this, and I’m excited to dive in and figure it out alongside you. Thanks again for bringing this up-looking forward to sharing what I learn as we go! 🎸🤙🏻

[@Lutemann]

I've never found any of these chord books to be any particular use. They end up being so complex and so slow moving that nobody really wants to do it. The guitar is non-linear to the point where almost any method is doomed to failure. What I have found is that for each task that the guitar performs, there are a finite and more or less easily learned set of chords you need to know. IMO, for jazz, the first task should be learning straight rhythm chords on strings 6,4,3,2. Once you learn those chords, you can play and sing all the standards. An added benefit is that when you drop the 2nd string note, you have a set of 3 note shell chords which I've found useful for playing walking bass/chord comping. There are other tasks which I could talk about but not now. I used to comp for a violinist for a few years in hotels and restaurants. You might look at my Mel Bay book "Jazz Comping For Fingerstyle Guitar" (there's another set of chords)

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@Lutemann Thanks for sharing your insights! I really appreciate your perspective, especially on rhythm chords and shell voicings for comping - that’s a very practical and effective approach for many. I’ve reviewed a number of instructional books in college, focusing on both andragogy and pedagogy, and I’ve always found Mel Bay publications, like your Jazz Comping For Fingerstyle Guitar, to be clean, accurate, and practical. Ted Greene’s Chord Chemistry can definitely seem complex and non-linear, and I agree that each player has to find what works for their own journey. It’s great to hear how you've tailored your learning to real-world applications, like your years comping for a violinist. Your contribution is inspiring, and I’m thinking we may dive into your book in a future video or series! Thanks again for adding such valuable insight to the conversation - I’m excited to explore more with this community! Happy Picking! Jason

[@tritone3284]

E lefants, A nd, D onkkies, G row, B ig, E ars

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

That is such a clever way to remember the strings! 🐘🐴🎸 I love it! "Elefants, And, Donkkies, Grow, Big, Ears" is a fun and memorable mnemonic. Thanks for sharing that, it's sure to stick with a lot of folks! Keep up the great work and happy playing! 🎶🐾

[@danhusband6154]

Eddy Ate Dynamite Good Bye Eddy (EADGBE)

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Haha, love it, @danhusband6154! Eddy sure had an interesting meal! 😄 These classic mnemonics never get old. Thanks for sharing that, it’s always good to have a little laugh while learning. Happy picking! 🎸

[@guitarsofold100]

hard to continue with your guitar having massive tuning issues ! i suggest you lower your pickups

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@guitarsofold100 Thanks for your input! I make sure to keep my guitar in tune and properly set up for each lesson, but I’ll definitely take your suggestion into consideration. Sometimes the audio or video can play tricks, so I appreciate your feedback. I'm always working to provide the best experience for everyone tuning in. Hope you’ll keep watching and enjoying the series!

[@GenX071Guy]

Every Ant Does Good Belly Exercises (EADGBE) 😊😂

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

Haha, I love that! 😂 Definitely a creative way to remember the strings! I'll be using that one in future lessons for sure. Thanks for the laugh! 🎸😊

[@GenX071Guy]

​@@JasonCareyGuitar I also just purchased the book. TX for the series!

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲! 🙌 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! 𝗜'𝗺 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. 🎸 Also, if you have a moment, I’d love to hear your feedback on the pace of these lessons in this series thus far. Feel free to check out the poll on my KZbin Community Tab and let me know if you’re happy with the current flow or if there are areas you’d like more explanation on. Your input helps shape future lessons! 💬 Thanks again, and happy picking! 🎶

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

We'll prob talk about this in an upcoming video, thank you friend!

[@gavocrazy]

EADGBE Every Acid Dealer Gets Busted Eventually Elephants Always Do Get Baby Elephants Those are the ones I learned on

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@gavocrazy Haha, those are classics! 😂 Love both of them-can't go wrong with some memorable mnemonics to spice up EADGBE. Thanks for sharing, and glad you're enjoying the series! 🎸🐘

[@normang3444]

GuitarTri... beginner course mentions: 'E'ddy 'A'te 'D'ynamite 'G'ood 'B'ye 'E'ddy. I use something I made up I like: 'E'ggs 'A'nd 'D'onuts 'G'ood 'B'reakfast 'E'ats.

[@JasonCareyGuitar]

@normang3444 Love your version! Creative and delicious! Thanks for sharing your unique take on it-keep the ideas coming!