My 4 Favorite Acoustic Chords!

My 4 Favorite Acoustic Chords!
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EDIT: A13 chart SHOULD be 5x567x - thank you to Adrian Chung for the catch!
I'm pumped to bring y'all a Khalid song very soon! But in the meantime...
Here's one for the playerz! Welcome to a chill, laaaid back learning session where I'm gonna teach (or review, if you already know these) you my favorite chords for acoustic guitar!
Blessings, fam!
0:00 - introoo
0:21 - prerequisitez
0:45 - the chordz
1:02 - the OG chordz
2:14 - a quick note about theory...
2:22 - pause often!
2:35 - Em9
3:24 - A13
4:07 - Dmaj7
5:00 - B7b13
5:52 - the GOAT chord progresh
6:21 - revieww
6:47 - PRACTICE
7:39 - VIBE
7:51 - JAM
8:41 - ONE MORE PRACTICE
8:59 - Don't miss this!

[@gabebondoc]

EDIT: A13 chart SHOULD be 5x567x - thank you to Adrian Chung for the catch! ❤️ One of the awesome things about making this video - aside from (hopefully) giving y'all some more tools, of course - is that it helped me to go a bit deeper into my own understanding of these things. Excited to bring y'all more of this. Hope it helps and hope you enjoy! (Khalid songwriting sessions coming up next!) ❤️

[@ejch8456]

hahah was getting hand palsy trying to go 5x579x :-p

[@saputradig]

I've found that teaching is the best way to learn and get a deeper understanding. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to the next one.

[@JasonYuuu]

Why is his voice so relaxing

[@gabebondoc]

Maybe partly because the kids were sleeping during the recording of this… 😂❤️

[@vArcticWolfv]

you, John Mayer, and Cory Wong have been a massive influence on my playing. From chord structure and progressions to rhythm. Keep up the great work and I'm excited for what's next : )

[@gabebondoc]

Man, that is incredible company... really appreciate this comment! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JayTeeProds]

@@gabebondoc @Shepard-017 honestly, Gabe, John Mayer, and bits of Ed Sheeran are what my styles of music are based on and I've never regretted it since

[@Rhexyn]

I think chords and progressions would be amazing. But also, if I can offer something to think about, would you be able to touch on scales/soloing over said chord progressions? Would love to learn to kinda break out of the pentatonic box I'm in 😂

[@gabebondoc]

Great idea - I can help a little with that!

[@Rhexyn]

@@gabebondoc Awesome man! Really appreciate any sort of insight, especially someone with your expertise. 🙂👍

[@mrcereal12]

Always my go to chords if I’m just fiddling with the guitar. Your songs are just so ingrained in my puso.

[@gabebondoc]

LOLL ❤️ play on bro 🎸

[@joshuapikalmusic7301]

Man. I remember years ago I used to pause videos of you and Jeremy Passion to try to figure out the shapes😂

[@gabebondoc]

Ahh, the good ol' days - hope this video (and future ones) confirm all the work you put in! ❤️

[@troillandford7679]

Meanwhile there's us keyboard players spending hours trying to decipher what passion did lol

[@benibarra9845]

i have been waiting for this series

[@thesnortgringe5276]

Thanks alot I've been waiting for this Long time ago 👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@abrahamk6734]

Love this! Always have admire your style of playing. Looking forward to more my dude.

[@gabrielvito5961]

YOOO I love this series

[@jasminealik3702]

feel so lucky to have these lessons from you! Love hearing your thought processes behind all your genius in these last couple of vids! Even after 10+ of following you, still exciting

[@rebeccae9333]

Great vid! I would love to learn melodies in your next one! Still looking forward to more cool chord vids too

[@cedricchan_]

One of my favorite artists and will always be! Thank you for being so inspirational!

[@ajsimeon3624]

I've spent countless hours listening and watching your songs so I could learn them, so it's safe to say that these chords and a bunch of your songs have a huge influence on how I play the guitar and make music! I'm definitely looking forward to what you have in store for the next video (:

[@narcisusperejan3120]

Gabe, you really made a big impact and an inspiration on playing guitar! A big massive thank you!🙏💯

[@whitneyh8896]

Oh my gosh!!! I'm loving this! I don't play guitar as much anymore, but love getting to hear what inspires you! Thank you for sharing, so cool! ❤

[@joey.liberatore]

So glad to see you make this type of content!! You’ve inspired so much of my playing with these chords

[@gabebondoc]

Thank you Joey! More to come! ❤️

[@patriciavindee]

Been listening to your songs since 2013. I’m a silent fan of yours 🇵🇭 Thank you for your music GB ♥️

[@Kapaele]

Amazing! I love your guitar rhythm That what i want to learn the most

[@donnerainier]

Man, I’m just so appreciative of this much content from Gabe lately. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@siddharthmishra4873]

YESSSSS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS SERIES!

[@gabebondoc]

Yay! More to come! ❤️

[@mikhaelatan1433]

Yaaaay! Thank you for uploading this vid! I love these tutorial videos that you upload :) Will definitely play around with this chord progression.

[@gabebondoc]

Yay! Have fun! 🎸❤️

[@dawgyv72]

This was a fun video to watch!

[@Ecmj108]

Tried learning all your songs/covers since 2010. Without any knowledge of these chords haha just copied your hands and some sounds. Damn! I've been waiting for this! Thanks gabe!

[@gabebondoc]

Appreciate you! More to come! 🎸❤️

[@Talifania]

Hiiiiii Gabe! Been loving your recent videos!

[@gabebondoc]

Hi! Thank you! More to come! ❤️

[@cmouseplane]

I’m very excited you’re doing this! Thank you Gabe!

[@gabebondoc]

Same! ❤️❤️

[@utmostzen9602]

LESGO GABEE..BEEN WAITING FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS SINCE 2010 🙌

[@danielstuntmartos6816]

Please keep with this! Btw, man, i really love your music! God bless U

[@danster31]

Love this video!!!! You are the OG of delicious chord progressions!!

[@gabebondoc]

You are too kind! More to come! ❤️

[@yelmusic7237]

Awesome gabe! Thank you so much for sharing your talent 😊👍🏻

[@gabebondoc]

Honored bro, hope it helps! 🎸❤️

[@7sevens]

Over the years you’ve remained so honest whether you teach or play - glad you’re still doing this and looking forward to this run of teaching videos.

[@jozuavillegas5596]

Always wondered what chords you were playing. Loved this video! This actually inspired me to start making songs again

[@dreamakerillusion0]

So much flavor in this..man do more of this 🙏🏻😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GottaCatchDimal]

Love this! By the way, your songs always help me get through some tough times. So thank you for always making them! You always inspire me to pick up my guitar, escape, and learn some songs. A lot of my favorites from you have guitar parts that are hard for me to sing and play with at the same time, but I'll get there haha. For now I'll keep learning other songs and make it a goal to learn one of yours in the future! :D

[@gabebondoc]

This is awesome bro - just keep going! ❤️❤️

[@cody_c-b6f]

you made me play and be better on guitar! glad you are back. i love you, man.

[@TheZacMan91]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this for 15 years!! Lol I just love your style!

[@funnymyth1827]

Hell yes. Keep these videos coming!

[@gabebondoc]

Absolutely! ❤️

[@dankmanchill]

Would love to see more videos like this! I had a chance to listen to your music as I was growing up through my teenage years and i could relate to yours and JM’s music a lot in regards to dating. So many songs of yours that I tried transposing and the chords were truly awesome to figure out & discover. Almost as if I was getting to know another side of you. You always used very JM-like chords which I appreciated big time. Keep doing what your doing and many blessings to your fam

[@DavidDiMuzio]

Great video Gabe, the B7b13 isn't a chord I've used often and I loved learning this progression.

[@_KVNH]

This is an interesting new type of video from you. I've always been looking for more insight on your playing. Thanks for the upload you jazzy guy you.

[@gabebondoc]

My pleasure - looking forward to sharing more! ❤️

[@rhomemusic]

man o man i’ve been dying for one of these vidz! if you could go more into depth about the JAM section with all the sliding, hammer ons, just improvising in general that’d be sooo dope! thank u brotha!

[@jsurniawan]

Finally a guitar tutorial by the amazing Gabe Bondoc! I've been listening to your beautiful music for years now and I've always been inspired by your chord voicing and progressions! I would definitely want more of your saucy chord progressions with a short lesson on melodies. Definitely hype for this series! Blessings :D

[@gabebondoc]

Appreciate you and your comment! Can totally do this! Blessings, bro! ❤️

[@markgonzalez9931]

Ty you so much for doing this video! I look forward to any future video you... your a baddass guitar player bro!

[@gabebondoc]

Appreciate you Mark! Thank you! ❤️

[@GersonAldave]

Been waiting for this video!! Thankyouuu HAHAHA I'm from the philippines!🤟

[@gabebondoc]

Yay! Blessings bro! 🎸❤️🇵🇭

[@armantamizi9517]

Thanks for the amazing video bro... really like to learn your strumming and fingerstyle patterns; hopefully in the next episodes! And for next episodes first go for the chords and then melody... cause I really don't want to miss any of them! ;D Peace

[@angelo-jamesinsaidoo5706]

It's only after a month from seeing this video that I made the connection that this is basically the chord progression of your "The One", albeit one tone higher (mind blown!!!). I only made the connection after rewatching you and Savannah sing it (melts my heart every time)! Thanks again Gabe for sharing this, such a blessing!!

[@jenna2428]

Belmont! Went to NDNU, so always happy to hear when people shout out this small town :) That B7b13 is so lovely. Following since 2008, still loving your music and vids after all these years Gabe! 🙌

[@user-ku8qv6ky5c]

So cuuuuuute!!!🥰

[@mehchu]

This was great. I am struggling a bit with the last chord but thanks for the tools. Definitely share more chords and embellishments. I feel my playing has improved in these 10 minutes of your video. Thanks brother

[@kyranvizard2370]

You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for something like this. I remember watching your videos on repeat and trying to work out which chords you were playing like 9 years ago lol

[@gabebondoc]

Guess I’m a liiiiitlle behind! More to come! 😂❤️

[@wilordinario9595]

I've been a follower of yours since I was in college way back 2014 and now I have a my own family. But man your music still fills my soul and wanting to me to play my guitar even more! cheers!

[@gabebondoc]

I'm honored Wil! Really appreciate this comment! ❤️

[@zainab66728]

I was trying to learn his song "Stronger than" and then I find this, BY HIM (i'm a beginner/intermediate guitarist that's kind of stuck in the middle and i found this guy's music and I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE!!) tysm for this Gabe, a life savior

[@adrianchungmusic]

Hi Gabe! You have no idea how much you've inspired me over the years as a guitarist and singer-songwriter. You're one of my idols. Just wanted to let you know there's a typo in one of your chord charts, A13 should be 5x567x instead of 5x579x. Hope you (and everyone else watching this video) see this!

[@gabebondoc]

THANK YOU! I knew I was gonna put a typo in here somewhere... 🤦🏻‍♂️❤️

[@adrianchungmusic]

@@gabebondoc No problem! Even the greats make mistakes sometimes. Notifying you of a typo is the least I could do after everything you've done for me and countless other musicians and listeners ❤️

[@gallardosbull]

Yo brotha you’re extremely original and authentic. Love the style. Decided to check in after listening to your Miguel cover from long ago. Hope your doing well. Love logo mark. Cheers.

[@JaysonBaby]

I've been hoping for a video like this since 2007 LOL, this is amazing can't wait to see more, you one of the main inspos forreal :)

[@gabebondoc]

Thank you for riding with me for so long bro! More to come! ❤️

[@cjfitero7612]

This

[@gabebondoc]

Sounds good! And thank you - really appreciate this comment! ❤️

[@thegabebaker]

Love it bro!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom!

[@gabebondoc]

Gabe! Bro, long time! Hope you’re well my man - looking forward to seeing you when everything is under control! ❤️

[@thegabebaker]

Absolutely! I’m in Nashville now! Will have to connect somewhere in between when the time comes

[@MrAustinG.I.]

Hearing these chords brings back some nostalgia and some of my favorite songs of yours

[@gabebondoc]

Yay! ❤️❤️

[@AdventuresofCarlienne]

really enjoying this videos! how long have people been trying to play like you haha. thanks for sharing!

[@jjantos8707]

allll of the chord voicings you’ve used in your songs and covers are ingrained in my playing! Am11/E is probably one of my favorite chords because of you ahahaha

[@gabebondoc]

Ooooooh WEE… Am11/E! That’s a beauty! ❤️🎸❤️

[@soothingandrelaxingmusic8446]

Sir gabe! What a legend ❤️❤️

[@tassitassa]

you always inspire me to learn more and more & practice guitar every day. thank you so much gabe :-)

[@gabebondoc]

I'm honored - keep at it! More videos to come! 🎸❤️

[@Roy-ml5fn]

I know I’m a little late to this video but I couldn’t believe when I saw this! Middle school me would’ve been geeking at this video 🤣 you were one of my inspirations why I started playing guitar and always wanted to learn how you played. Years later I now learn that I already was playing a couple of these chords lol now onto learning the others!

[@superKHANH]

Oh my goodness. I’m not ready for the next video but making melodies would be awesome!!

[@iambrikzobal]

I immediately heard “Still feel like your man”. I think you also used these chords with that except for the last chord. I’ve listened to your cover of that song so much. That cover was the reason I started using jazz chords when playing

[@harmenvandersteur1511]

Same here 😉

[@rodneytristan8075]

MORE CHORDS WOOO ALSO LEARNING THE FRET BOARDS PLS IM SO INSPIRED RN

[@Nikoo033]

Chords were just fine. 🙌🏻

[@jordangalida8387]

I've been waiting for this for 10 years

[@jushiiiiii]

YAAAAAAS !!! I'VE BEEN WAITING SINCE 2011 FOR THIS !!!!!! GABE YOU'VE INSPIRED ME ON PLAYING JAZZ SOUL CHORDS

[@gabebondoc]

Nice!! 🎸❤️

[@langlangni]

Gabe, you’re an awesome teacher 🤩

[@Crapcak3]

Real nice video. Ty Gabe

[@gabebondoc]

Appreciate you! More to come!

[@felixchristian4016]

I personally looking forward for your next videos, any kind of educational music.. thankyou for your lessons!!

[@gabebondoc]

Appreciate you, Felix! More to come!

[@kirkboquilamusic]

OHH MAAA GERRRD! How did I not notice that you were posting content again! :O great to see you back here man!

[@kirkboquilamusic]

also it would be cool if you were able to go through your song creation process. I don't mean to sound like a fan boy but your songs are hella dope and creative! been subscribed since 2009 and always appreciated the songs you put out ^^

[@gabebondoc]

@@kirkboquilamusic Welcome back! And yes - can do! 🎸❤️

[@papajohn6839]

As a pretty beginner guitar player, new chords and chord progression videos like this would be awesome! This one was great and you explained everything very clearly, keep it up!

[@gabebondoc]

Thank you! Appreciate this comment! More to come! ❤️

[@humphreytuhanuku862]

Bro i play guitar....these chords just got that magic.......i love your sound.....and jam

[@breakerofstorm]

❤ Oh my - I've waiting for a video like this for tiiiiime

[@gabebondoc]

Yay! ❤️

[@breakerofstorm]

@@gabebondoc No kidding, your musical style has been a massive influence - thank you 🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️

[@beaustine6093]

Love that you are doing tutorials. 🤘🏻❤️ Would you be keen to the idea of doing a tutorial for “In Your Atmosphere”? Your cover is sooo good man. I reference it with other tutorials for the song, but there are notes that you play that I can’t quite get the gist of haha. Much appreciation for your channel and talent. 🙏🏻

[@iGnominee]

Gabe, I modeled a lot of my guitar playing after you. It's awesome you're making these videos now!

[@gabebondoc]

I'm honored. More to come! ❤️❤️

[@Willojmr]

Thank you so much!! I'm sure most of us your fans are thrilled with this.

[@gabebondoc]

Thank you! Hoping so! ❤️

[@camerono08]

8:44 threw me off. I thought my son woke up from his nap. Keep up the awesome work!

[@roycecorrige]

Duuude! I've been waiting for this for ever! A decade back, I swear to you, I literally googled "Chords used by Gabe Bondoc" 😅 That's how much I love your sound, your music, your playing style. And please, I hope you don't mind if I start playing every song with 1-2-7-9. 😁 Keep this up brother! 👍

[@JordanAnthonySmith]

I’ve been waiting for this from you for a decade. Thank you, sir.

[@gabebondoc]

Little behind here... 😂❤️ more to come!

[@jschoma11]

The 2 5 1 was synonymous with your song Dictionary in my mind for a while there

[@mcleonefontelo5713]

More chord progressions like this pleeeaaaase 😊

[@1219DSmith]

This is the basically the chord progression for the chorus of John Mayer's "Still Feel Like Your Man" ;) Beautifully done!

[@flowrencemusic]

i'd love to touch on melodies! thank you for this!

[@MaLii1607]

I‘ve started to learn how to play guitar because of you 10 years ago. Thank you, Gabe! ☺️ greetings from Germany

[@gabebondoc]

So awesome! Blessings! 🎸❤️🇩🇪

[@trejohnson7082]

Love you bro

[@JayTeeProds]

I LOVE this, and I want to learn more to become more like Gabe! c: Gentlemen Don't has to be one of my fav chord progressions to play :)

[@gabebondoc]

🎸❤️🎸❤️

[@darklabel89]

As a major fan of your music, I was surprised not to see Eadd9 (played as 024100 and throwing in a 024200) on the list. I can imagine picking favorites is hard, when there are so many awesome chords. Thanks for making these videos!

[@tennochikara]

I'm not kidding when I say, "I have always wanted to play guitar like Gabe." I've learned a ton from your videos and I appreciate your willingness to teach your style! Would love more videos like this showing your "Gabe chords!"

[@WilliamChennn]

Back in 2014, I watched your covers so much -just studying how you keep rhythm with your right hand and all those jazzy chords you love. Very excited for this series, wish it was around 7 years ago lol!

[@gabebondoc]

LOLL - a little late here 😂❤️ more to come!

[@WilliamChennn]

​@@gabebondoc Better late than never! I'd also love a video on how you approach electric soloing. Like the solo in Jacob's blues, with all the double stops and how you use scales. Also that tasty JM style tone haha

[@juneineocagas4116]

oh my i really love the vibeeee, actually you are the main reason and my inspiration to make songs ever since i've heard your song called "if wed never met" glad i met you now im making songs but im afraid to publish them cuz im not a good composer haha

[@gabebondoc]

Thank you so much! Looking forward to hearing what you create! ❤️

[@juneineocagas4116]

@@gabebondoc OMMMMGGG YOU NOTICEDDD MEEEEEEEE 0.0 OOOOHHHHHHHHHH MY HEART! I cant believe i got noticed by my inspirationnnnnn goshhhhh menn plss inspire more youth like meeeeee!

[@francispino4455]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS DUDE THANK YOU!! WISH I HAVE A GUITAR:[[

[@VeXeBB]

HOLD UP! Imagine gabe doing tutorial series on his songs and music theory. That'd be awesome!

[@tristanbautista1832]

I NEEDED THIS SINCE FOREVER AGO

[@gabebondoc]

😂❤️

[@MyDeliver]

This is the cutest guitar instructional video ever. Esp the OG B7.

[@kimneufseventyone]

It's almost 2am in France, I liked the video, imma come back tomorrow. I've been waiting for content like this. Thx Gabe. ❤️

[@gabebondoc]

Thank you! Let me know if it helps! 🎸

[@kimneufseventyone]

@@gabebondoc it was really interesting. Looking forward to see the others. ^^ I like how you edited the video as well. Super neat. 👌🏽 I think I would love to know how you pick what guitar you're gonna use for certain songs. I know you have a bunch of them. Like, between two of your acoustics, why would you pick that Martin, over that Martin ? Ahah I don't know if it's an interesting topic to cover in a video but it's something I've always wondered even if I get it a bit. ^^

[@evanmacnamusic9644]

Im a silent fan since 2013...you're my inspiration... Great job kuya gabe

[@halfkid985]

This is great! I start playing the guitar for a few months and major 7th chords are so far my favorite because they’re more chill. I want to know if it’s possible to use those chords in any song That I would like to play. Looking forward for your future content!