Spice Up Your Chord Progressions With Secondary Dominants and II-V-I's

[@terrybenson7917]

I’m a Berklee guitar student and this is hands down the best explanation I have seen of adding dominants and secondary dominants to a progression. Logically sequenced with great examples at each level. A genuine thank you Sir!

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@andercoyote4170]

How do you like the program?

[@JasonB5232]

I've watched hours of videos on secondary dominants and you just explained it to me in 2 minutes in a way that I can actually use!

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Jason! I love hearing that!

[@grez2548]

This is the best guitar lesson I've ever seen since I started playing 20 years ago. Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

[@JackRuch]

You're very welcome! Thank you

[@alexandergriggs9934]

I’ve seriously studied theory amd harmony over the years, and if someone were to ask me to recommend someone , this guy would be it. Straight forward. No fluff. Bravo

[@andercoyote4170]

Jack knows more than playing masterfully, he knows how to make music

[@EF46593]

You're a natural teacher, Jack. Excellent lesson.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Devin!

[@CharleyC83]

I’ve been playing guitar for over 40 years and seven minutes into this video 100 lightbulbs went off in my head all at the same time. Thanks so much Jack! You are the man!

[@phillipwalsh7648]

Fantastic. So logically explained and demonstrated. An aha moment for me. Thanks, Jack!

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lawsonlawson9806]

Wow, a lot of guys can play but few can teach a complicated progression as well as you just did. !

[@bbmade]

I've played longer than I care to admit and have never heard someone explain making a chord as skipping every other note! I wish I had!! Awesome video.

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bbmade]

@@JackRuch Beyond helpful. Succinct

[@ujangasli2909]

My aha moment too. Awesome

[@zackymad1533]

The pace, the tone, the approach and content... Perfect lesson, thank you.

[@somtingwongwai7194]

2 lesson from jack just clear 5 years of hazy understanding, this and the diminished lesson. Thank you

[@JackRuch]

Awesome! Thanks you

[@gedmed1]

Those who can, play. Those who can’t, teach. You are the exception. Actually, I don’t agree with that old saying but I just wanted to make the point that you tick all the boxes. Thank you so much for this well paced and clearly explained lesson.

[@JackRuch]

I appreciate that!

[@joshmccall]

I agree, this is beautiful! The detail, the cadence, while explaining the theory and application both from starting point and where you can end up? I need a link to the course or merch store cause the comment section doesn't accept credit! 😎

[@ducky63]

There are many, many exceptions but I know exactly where you’re coming from. 👍🙏

[@mcny40]

Wow! What a great lesson! Although it was fully packed, you delivered it at a perfect pace with really clear explanations and demonstrations. You’re a fantastic teacher.

[@JackRuch]

Thanks! That's good to hear

[@apereed44]

I'm throwing cash at my monitor right now. This might be the best guitar lesson I've ever had. Thank you for not trying to explain playing a guitar like it's rocket science and at the same time making me feel like I kind of understand the rocket science of guitar.

[@karanbirchahal3268]

I wish you had 1 million subscribers keep going Jack !

[@j.r.goldman3279]

I actually love to play Jazz and am aware of this stuff. The thing that keeps me coming back to you Jack. You have a way of playing the most melodic and befitting solos. It's amazing to me. I am hoping you rub off on me and I find the right notes In the right places and not over play. Great Great guitar playing. cannot say enough.

[@JackRuch]

Thank You J.R.!!

[@benwidener2084]

Such smooth playing and phrasing...and what a clear, concise and effective explanation of these harmonic elements, really distilled down subtle points I've been pondering. Your teaching is like your playing, thoughtful, tasteful, and efficient! Thank you!

[@JackRuch]

Many thanks Ben!

[@Dcba964]

@@JackRuch please Jack, i know my arpeggios quite well but i have a tendancy to play them up or down note for note....Also its hard to mix them whith notes from the major scales....Do you have some tips to learn how to connect the arpeggios wih the closest note of the next chord? I am happy with my knowledge but not with my musicality....Sure you understand what i mean. Hope you can help...😊

[@CommanderMarsh]

Man, this info is so good for someone who’s been playing for a while but is kind of “stuck”. It’s worth it to sit down and figure out the theory. Great stuff, Jack

[@acklin83]

Beautiful playing and such a nice and calm way of delivery. Love it, thank you!

[@ShifatkhanRangon]

You explained it so well. It's so clear to me now. Seen a lot of videos and none of them were well explained like yours.

[@EDPGuitar]

Nicely played, simply laid out, useful and informative and most of all … So Effectively Communicated. Stay a while so I can apply it and enjoy the rest of my playing days seeking those everlasting moments of pleasure playing. Thank you.

[@belo1971]

Jack, you are awesome ! No stress speaking, no stress playing ...You are my opposite 🤣. Cheers from a French fan

[@JackRuch]

Thanks man!!

[@bigdaddystinkeye]

There's my guitar lesson for the next few months. Immediately thought of Mark Knopfler when listening to this. Thank you sir! Got introduced to you recently by Guthrie Trapp, another great teacher.

[@JackRuch]

Absolutely!!

[@markgoodwin5306]

This is awesome. I wrote the progression down and I’m gonna mess with it. Surprisingly, I’m able to see any of these chords and write the notes out. Never in a million years would I think I’d be able to do that, especially when I first picked a guitar up.

[@JackRuch]

Awesome Mark!

[@roytorres1561]

WOW .... Just wow love your playing ... Been playing for 40 + yrs but missing something ... I've been watching G Trapp which led me to your videos ... And hear you guy always talk about playing the chord tones , Triads , arpeggios and seeing the shapes on the fretboard.. I know I've got a long ways to go but in the short time that I've been getting more familiar with the cage system Triads I'm starting to see patterns.. I allI already knew all my modes but didn't know what to do with them ... things are starting to click and come together now . I used the looper and played a four chord progression that you and Brett Papa were messing with and I would play the Triads in the different parts of the neck that's finally starting to come together and I hear some tasty licks coming out of it as simple as it they where, pretty basic but it sounded awesome.. THANK YOU SOO MUCH !!! love your teachings, you are my new guitar hero !! LOL keep up the great work also if there's links for other stuff please let us know thanks so much I've learned more in this last month than I have in years ...

[@VipulChagotra]

you always blow me away with your playing Jack.Thank you for the lessons🙏🙏🙏

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure! Thank you!

[@DadBradTo5]

There's a lot of great players out there, but the great TEACHERS are far fewer. EXCELLENT JOB of presenting the material in a CLEAR, CONCISE, and EASY to UNDERSTAND manner! Thanks!!

[@jttjrdc]

Your ability to simply and clearly explain and demonstrate these concepts is your gift. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@JackRuch]

You're very welcome!

[@julient.6311]

Perfect! thank you for all the knowledge you share with us and the pedagogy you demonstrate. Your not only a brilliant guitar player but you are also a wonderfull teacher !

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Julien! It's my pleasure!

[@allenchief6351]

OMG Jack, everyone of these lessons you have done has corrected or opened my eyes. For example I have known abt secondary dominants and 2-5-1's but when I was playing 2-5-1's to a minor triad or 7th I wasn't following the 2-5-1 toward the minor but of the major causing dissonanceand disharmony that I couldn't understand why. You clarified that. Thanks!!!!

[@johnmac8084]

Yes, that was helpful for me too

[@tnewton6762]

The most clear and chill explanation I have ever heard. Thank you, sir.

[@cugoman]

this was an extremely useful one. The way you explain things could not be more clearer.

[@dagfinnlyngstad]

Great video, thanks Jack! would love to see a deeper dive into the part of cord extentions and how (the logic) you build up those cord?😊 Love your teaching, thanks!👍👏

[@JohnCoughlan_JAC]

Really great lesson! I get stuck writing boring diatonic progressions a lot so this is a huge help. I’ll definitely tune in for mor stuff like this.

[@JackRuch]

Glad it helps John! Thank you

[@danielyork7916]

Outstanding Jack. New to this channel. I was recommended by the good folks at JWG. Just put in my order with those guys. Keep these kind of lessons coming!!!!! Thank you for taking the time to put these out and explaining the theory behind it. I’m just learning the theory so having you explain in simple terms really helps. God bless friend

[@JackRuch]

Awesome thank you!

[@albertocomandini5839]

Wow... what a great lesson. You're a great teacher. Thank you so much

[@steveo44]

Amazing lesson m your a great teacher. I've always struggled to wrap my head around this but it's now much clearer

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-mj7ng8gt9o]

Good lesson, Jack. Maybe sharing on your choices of the upper extensions would be great. Thank you again.

[@satchrules101]

I definitely have to get a few lessons with jack .. just because the way you teach is Very easy to understand and apply! Thank again Jack !

[@JackRuch]

Thanks!!

[@billywade]

Very useful thank you. I definitely can use this info in my writing. Thanks again. Great lesson. ❤

[@johnmac8084]

Thanks Jack. I've picked up a lot of this in fragments over the years, but you put it all together with such a clear explanation and smooth examples, and filled in a couple of bits I'd missed. Anyone who gets you earlier in their learning is going to save a lot of time, I mean even more time.

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rokchops]

Hi Jack, I just want to say what an AMAZING and Totally SKILLED Musician and Teacher you are! You are giving me, (what is to me) the missing Tips and Tools that is greatly improving my playing, and I am forever grateful to you for that! Thankyou! 🎸 Cheers Zane - (Perth Australia).

[@JackRuch]

Thank You!

[@wchphoto]

Awesome! Parts of these theories have been roaming around in my head (aimlessly, it seems) for a few years. This lesson elegantly made it so much clearer to me, with many "aha!" moments. Thanks for the tips. I've been working on the 7th chord; maj, min, and dim arpeggios so I think that makes it a bit easier for me to understand, cuz I'm not a jazz player ;-). I'm still not sure when to raise or lower the upper extension notes. More ear training, I imagine.

[@emanuel_erol_germann]

I think I will eventualy have to merge to the Patreon page in the hope of learnin the solo part on the last two minutes of this lesson ! Thanks again mr.Ruch.

[@glencruciani]

I love to see that you are receiving so many positive responses to your videos. It's satisfying reading through all of the comments, validating my admiration for you. I've been a "play by ear guy", or "shapes and patterns guy" for almost 31 years. I've struggled on and off for years trying to force myself to learn the theory behind the notes on my own, being self taught. The issue is that once you can already play well, it's hard to go back to square one, and have to think too much about the theory when you're just trying to be musical. Unfortunately it's the only way to get to the next level. I just need to keep trying and hopefully eventually it will click!

[@JackRuch]

Absolutely Glen! Be patient. Thank you for the kind words

[@cooghoublaga7555]

Only recently discovered this guitarist, great player, tone and note choice, and great teacher, really lessons that are within the grasp of most levels of guitarists, i'm really pleased to have come across it and will be learning more from him, one of the best teachers out there, many thanks ! Curious to know the make of guitar if anyone can help me on that.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!! The guitar is made by Josh Williams Guitats

[@thomasmartinscott]

As always, Excellently and very Clearly explained. Thank You!

[@mladjanmitovski7147]

Phenomenal musician, guitarist and man!

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!!

[@CapitaineBuisson]

Oh my! This a really interesting lesson! Good topic clearly explained . I'm hungry for more. Thank's a lot for sharin this.

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@scrumpymanjack]

I just subscribed after watching the trailer for your course on truefire. Fantastic playing and clear ideas explained well. Thank you, thank you.

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@UNIVERSE_GS]

Wow great lesson, once again... YOU ROCK JACK!

[@montysoomer6575]

I just discovered your channel and subscribed immediately. You are an amazing player and teacher. Thank you man.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!!

[@johnsimmons6136]

Thank you for giving me a deeper understanding of why some of the songs, that I try to learn have the chords they do. It makes more sense now!

[@JackRuch]

Glad to hear that John!

[@portsideguitar1981]

Lots to unpack here, thanks Jack!

[@tomaslucero5659]

genial jack ! saludos desde argentina

[@clover042001]

Jack you have a great way of explaining your lesson that is palatable!!! I really appreciate and look forward to watching all your lessons as you are amazing without the flash. This lesson has so many great take aways!!! Your crazy good and so tasteful in your playing + one heck of a teacher!!! Thank you !!!!

[@JackRuch]

Happy to hear that!

[@chrispotts4830]

I've heard others try to describe this and it was very confusing. This is very understandable and you are a wonderful player!!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Chris!

[@Jake66564]

Mind blowing!! This is so cool and might break me out of a creative rut

[@antonioposadasanchez8830]

Excellent.Simple and easy to understand.Thank you

[@JackRuch]

You are welcome!

[@lawrencedeans1433]

Awesome Jack thanks for sharing these lessons 👍

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure! Thank you Lawrence

[@theelectricvoyage]

So grateful for this Jack, if you get a teacher that matches your learning style then you have a good chance of moving forward in your chosen field. I have been watching various channels to get my music theory and I have to say this lesson is a really good opening chapter and I'm only half way through. Cheers Jack.

[@JackRuch]

Great to hear!!

[@luismendez3925]

Excellent lesson. Thanks Jack

[@capoonthe4th598]

Ace lesson as usual thanks Jack

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

[@etienne844]

Very well taught and explained quite progressively! And still musical :-) thanks . I've got interesting informations from your video

[@JackRuch]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it interesting!

[@brentwheeler2087]

Tremendous bit of teaching Jack - thank you. This is clarity itself.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Brent!

[@ronbentley6102]

Best lesson,ever. Thank you for your time!

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure! Thank you Ron

[@Dcba964]

This is gold!!! Thanks so much !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@JackRuch]

You're welcome!!

[@Dcba964]

@@JackRuch Just a question Jack....Do you have any tip not to play the arpeggios note for note up and down? Its difficult for me to find the closest note of the arpeggio of the next chord thats coming... I wish i could connect them more fluidly in a more chromatic way.... Hope you can help...😊

[@Tjhmusic11]

This is awesome, dude. I'm definitely familiar with the sound of the secondary dominants, but for whatever reason I've never lock this into my harmony vocabulary. Taking this into my next songwriting session for sure!

[@JackRuch]

Awesome Jordan! Happy to hear that!

[@filippomarangoni5402]

Great lessons ☺️to play the right notes on the right places..in the right moment.. is at the same time the more simple and the most difficult things to do in music ❤️🎸

[@JackRuch]

Thanks man!

[@alanhowell3646]

Great lesson brilliantly explained at a great pace.

[@JackRuch]

Glad you liked it!

[@AlexMusicOvery]

Thanks a lot, love your lessons, I drink all this knowledge and it helps me a lot to improve my playing. Can't wait to watch your new vidéos :)

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

[@shiningzimra]

what a great and clearly explained lesson.

[@JackRuch]

Glad you liked it!

[@carstenlarsson]

What a fabulous lesson... Thank you...❤

[@yodajazzcat]

As a teacher, I always stress to my beginning students that the idea is how (and especially WHY) to get 'from here to there'. That's exactly what you're teaching here. Excellent explanations!

[@JackRuch]

Love that!

[@ncdx69]

GOLD

[@slowdanser]

Thank you,so clear I actually finally get it. Can’t wait to play!!!!! TK U. THK U

[@JackRuch]

Glad it helped!

[@elpastor7155]

i’m glad you’re doing lessons now man! i’ve always watched your vids in ig. more power!

[@JackRuch]

Happy to hear that! Thanks Tim!

[@m.richman5001]

You are such a good teacher!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks!

[@PhoShzel75]

Thank you for this Jack. It's just what I needed. Happy to be a new subscriber!

[@JackRuch]

Welcome aboard! Thank you

[@PhoShzel75]

@@JackRuch I'm here via Guthrie's channel and really enjoyed the "talking shop" video.

[@robselmanovic5217]

Fantastic, man! Keep 'em coming, please!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks! Will do!

[@bazilbrushrocks]

Really nice Jack. One of those lessons that I never knew I needed, immediately allowing me to spice things up a bit.

[@JackRuch]

Excellent!

[@ricardofigueiredo60]

wwwooowww im really thankfull and graetffull to know your channel and to listen to your musicaliti and genious playing!! thank you for all your work! sorry for my bad english! thanks from Portugal

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@peterandrews7434]

Brilliant playing and teaching.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

[@jitsroller]

Discovered you through Brett Papa. Great stuff here, subscribed.

[@avatar90404]

Brilliant!..

[@JackRuch]

Thanks!

[@dragomirrr1]

Jack I love this.Thank you soo very much.I love this style and really admire how you play it.I have so much to learn.

[@JackRuch]

You're very welcome!

[@crespo1965]

In addition to your style of playing I have to applaud your step by step instruction. I use secondary dominants but get a bit lost when adding extensions. Also nice touch of 2-5-1 to get to the next chord. I will have to incorporate that technique in my playing. Thanks.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Rick!!

[@starchild6347]

Thank you for changing my life! 🎸🔥🎸

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!!

[@srikanthnishtala2162]

This was an amazing lesson Jack.. Thank you.. You make it sound so simple and logical..

[@JackRuch]

Glad you liked it!

[@giorgosgk799]

Simply brilliant.

[@rolfbeyer1511]

Thank you for the lessons

[@kevinmjones3868]

Wonderful great i want to sit under your teaching Pastor Jones in Mississippi help

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

[@Nikoo033]

Very clear. Interestingly, I7 resolves to IV, II7 resolves to V and III7 resolves to VI. 🤯😁

[@VicSharmaMusic]

This is a fabulous lesson demystifying a tricky topic. Thank you so much 🙏🏽✨

[@JackRuch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnwhitaker750]

Loved this lesson. So thoughtfully explained. Thank you!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks John!

[@renwickconolly2839]

Wow..Great PLAYING...GREAT TEACHING..!!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Renwick!

[@monkeypawism]

My god that's pretty. And I've only started watching. Now on to the lesson.

[@MrFuzzySimpleton]

Really enjoyed this.

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@musicgems1726]

Dude is smooth as fuck.

[@fonkouojoelnathanael3750]

Dope explanation