Superimposing Chord Ideas For Dominant 7 Chords on Guitar

Here's a little video on a really cool idea that works over any dominant 7 chords. Superimposing the 5 minor and flat 7 major 7 arpeggios and lines over whatever chord you're currently playing. To expand on any of these concepts further, please check out the links below. Thanks a bunch, friends!
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[@mxsound7]

A7 indicates to me that your in the key of D Major. So e min7 is the ii chord and Gmaj7 is the IV chord or in other words your playing a D major scale in both examples but starting on their respective tonic notes.

[@joreyreitman9655]

Had a zoom lesson with Guthrie a week ago and we went thru this exact concept in depth. VERY highly recommended if you're ready to take your playing to the next level.

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If maybe you weren't quite ready a couple of years ago when he first put this out, take a listen now. Maybe your ears and fingers are now more familiar with what he's saying and doing. Maybe even slow down the video in a few places? But folks, never doubt that these approaches and licks are incredibly valuable gems from a true master virtuoso and a fine man.

[@rustysguitar1]

Love these ideas! I am going to woodshed this stuff! Thanks

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Brixton! I had to get one cause i was going bald lol. Anyway been watching these videos for the past few months and I know you've pointed it out, but for some reason I didn't get it, and just realize how important it is to practice the relative chord of major and minor arpeggios, because of how similar they are. I just noticed it yesterday, and it blew me away. Its almost like learning only 3 chords for each key because each major chord has a relative in chord in that key. Also noticed how every single shape is a chord tone shape to remember, like how an open C# or Db whatever you way you want to look at it is part of the caged shapes, same with D# and C#m. I'm only pointing those out cause I honestly never learned those chords in all my years playing. Makes me realize the importance of learning all the chord Major, Minor, 6, 7, 9, m6, m7, maj7, diminished, sus chords. One thing I've been having trouble with recently or thinking more about though is timing, how many notes i'm playing in each lick, do i need to learn licks from artists?, should i always end licks on chord tones, or end sometimes on the key's main chord even if its not the chord that is been played at the time. Just a lot of stuff I'm thinking more critical about, but I haven't seen anyone really break down everything super small because there's a lot of details in people's playing that may just come natural that they don't know they are doing, but that's how they broke their plateau to sounding really good. Great video as always, sorry this was super long.

[@travis5665]

@@AveryRulerOfElves Oh ok thanks I see what you mean. I'll test it out. Thanks for the help.

[@ariecht1807]

I just pulled up an A7 vamp backing track and applied this and holy shit it is freakin' cool. I don't know how you figure this stuff out but it is powerful. Thank you so much for sharing. I love you and have hit the tip jar.

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[@alanhowell3646]

It works because Em7, Gmaj7 and A7 are all diatonic chords in the key of Dmaj. They all have the same key signature and are all D Maj scale just starting on a different note.

[@alanhowell3646]

@Timothy Hansen Dorian mode has a minor 3rd & minor 7th, or flat 3 & flat 7. So “A Dorian”chord would be Am7 which is not the same as A7 (A dominant 7). A7, D7 etc are all dominant 7th chords which only have a flattened 7th. These chords are Mixolydian mode. Am7, Dm7 has a flat 3rd & flat 7th are Dorian mode.

[@alanhowell3646]

G major scale starting on A would be A dorian but the corresponding chord would be an Am7 not A7. A7 is the Mixolydian or 5th mode of D major. The difference is the 3rd. A7 has a C#, but there is no C# in G major.

[@alanhowell3646]

@Timothy Hansen Ah! you may well be correct. I'd have to watch it all again with that in mind as I was approaching it from purely music theory.

[@alanhowell3646]

@Timothy Hansen Sounds like a plan

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[@Shawn-hs8qk]

the jazzers call them upper extensions. C#m7b5 (like an A9 (NR), Em7, and GMaj7 over A7. Good stuff as always! Works wonders for comping, too.

[@garyhart4646]

Great feel and playing.. The reason why em7, gmaj7 etc work over the A7 is because A7 is the 5th chord/degree in the key of D... you can play dmaj7, emin7, f#m7, gmaj7, bm7, c#m7b5... as well as A mixolydian a major pentatonic and a minor pentatonic.. love it.....

[@ag4169]

Gary Hart perfect explanation for me!

[@ozbluesman]

@@ag4169 Absolutely. The Dom 7 chord indicates the key , from there you can play anything from the home scale. This is the way I play and understand it. Love GT's playing. very melodic.

[@Crumpleskintin]

Hi Gary, I get em7 and gmaj7 over A7 and also A7 being the 5th of D. Just a bit lost with D over the key of A7. Am i looking at this wrong? I'm currently filling in the large gaps in my theory after playing 30+ years!

[@garyhart4646]

@@Crumpleskintin it’s just the diatonic major scale in the key of d.. so all chords/notes work, not sure how else to explain.. try putting an A7 vamp down and play d major over it.. it will give you the characteristics of A mixolydian

[@Crumpleskintin]

@@garyhart4646 Actually, I've always played Major scale shapes down a string to go mixolydian, as a way to remember! You've just explained why this works, Cheers! light bulb moment, exploring all other possibilities.

[@GuyNarnarian]

This is a great lesson. Need to watch it again. At 0.25 speed next time! Kidding but this is something I noticed when trying to play some Santana-esque latin licks, Am and D9 basically have all the same notes. I don't know what fingering he was using for Gmaj7 but that was super cool too. Guthrie knows how to simplify seemingly difficult concepts.

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[@jakollee]

Great video. Before I knew it was called the mixolydian mode, I used to call it the Jerry Garcia scale! He used it all the time. Love your playing.

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Cool ideas! great stuff, thanks!

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Guthrie, you have brought new life to this old picker’s playing. You are such an inspiration to so many pickers out here during these insane times we are living in. God bless and take care brother. 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrSh8ky]

Incredible concepts Guthrie. There’s my next 12 months gone just working on this idea...Great to see you back. Looking lean and mean man. Cheers Marty from Melbourne🇦🇺

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Fantastic, man. It really makes sense when you think about it. Now to let it all soak in....

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Great to see you Guthrie! Hang in there man. We're here. Great lesson too. Thank you. Always helpful, always keeping us moving in the right direction. Grateful.

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Happy Birthday! Guthrie! Have a great vacation!

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Look who's back! Great to see you again. I like the how you explained those substituted arpeggios over different chords. It's the only way I can wrap my head around modal theory. To be honest, it hurts my head to think of it in a modal context. Thanks for simplifying music so it can just be fun.

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Good to see you back. I really like your videos.

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Great stuff. I have one of those mini Super Beetles, like it a lot. Thanks for posting Stay safe and happy 😊

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Great lesson thanks Guthrie!

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Really great!! All of these little lessons and vids just all go together so well. Really no matter what order I catch these in man. Just really learn a lot from ya. So I know I don’t speak for myself here, when I say I appreciate you taking the time.

[@davidrowe3966]

So cool ! I think it's a 2 5 1 resoving to a dominate 7th instread of a Major 7th, that cycles through the the 1 4 5 blues. Never thought of it that way. Thanks for your talented ear.

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Thanks for sharing! You are just sparkling inspiring! 🤟

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Hello from Atlanta. Really love your videos, it really inspired me to start playing.. and playing country and bluegrass at that

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this is a game changer fs

[@FabrizioPeretti]

For anyone interested, I think George Benson uses this one concept in the beginning of the solo from off the top by Jimmy Smith :)

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good seeing you again , , thanks for the pointers

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Thank you, for all you do and happy birthday!

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[@581937]

thanks Guthrie, as always very usefull information.

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thanks Guthrie you rock !

[@merlinthecaty]

This sounds so good the way you use it. I’ve been playing Dorian over chords which is the same as the the minor 5th of the chord but I didn’t get your feeling. Thanks Guthrie

[@joerye6271]

I’ve watched this several times every few months and now I finally understand it. It’s sort of mind blowing.

[@LiveMusicCT]

Totally love your playing and appreciate your tutelage...🤘

[@mdp303]

Really nice idea. On the piano this is done a lot. Over an A7 you nam play a G or Em and you get the 11th or A/G sound, the chord beloved by many a 80s Soul act such as Alex O’Neil. Never thought of it on the guitar though. You phrasing is amazing by the way sooo musical. 👏👌😁

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Great to see/hear you again! Man, you are looking thin! You must be getting out and moving around 🕺. Great job staying healthy, we all want you around for a long time! Take care my friend!

[@broonzy2006]

Love it. I keep coming back to this every time my mixolydian improves 🔥🔥🔥😎. Thanks GT! Just sounds so beautiful when you get it down. Just wish someone would curate these, took me 20 mins to find it - 😝

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Great seeing you back in action. Heard you been on vacation. Hope you had a blast. Happy Birthday. 🎂 👍🙏🎸✌️😎

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What a great lesson, thanks bro

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I just thought I would drop a big thank you. I started working on the caged system about a year ago. I am starting to play through the five positions after all this time. Hope to take a lesson with you at some point. Again I wanted to thank you again. Stay safe🎸

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Saw u play with Jerry Douglas at Telluride some 14 years ago. Been a fan ever since. Hope 2021 brings better fortune for you (and everyone).

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Wow man , your Tele sounds great .

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Thanks Guthrie! keep it up dude!

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Beautiful.

[@danieldrowns1827]

You are awesome Guthrie! Love your videos. Thank you tons🙏

[@johnnymurray100]

This is one of my favorite posts of yours...very cool angle of looking at it. Superimposing chords can be difficult to describe and you did a great job here. In modal terms Dorian as Mixo. Much love from Vancouver Canada....V minor of whatever you're playing...got me thinking.

[@mojopin1122]

I love this! Can't thank you enough Guthrie for sharing your approach and your insight. GOLDEN

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Been waiting for this lesson!!!!!!! Thank you

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You sound great man!!!!!!

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Welcome back!

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Already putting these tips to use!😁 Thanks!

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thank you - you make everything very clear

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Looking so healthy man, thanks for sharing, enjoy your holiday.

[@ag4169]

Nice! Thank you:)

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Really great lesson Guthrie! 👍

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Thanks for the lesson Guthrie look forward to all of them and have a happy B-Day

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Love the positivity and humility Guthrie, thanks so much for sharing your stuff! I'll check out ArtistWorks

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Yay! You're back!

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You are a great teacher and you seem to be a super sound guy! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

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Joined your Artist works lessons this year so working up to sending a video. Have a great holiday!.

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That’s a big first name to live up to, kidding man, your playing is awesome !!

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Thanks brother for the continued videos, I love the content!!

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Thank you for coming back I really get a lot out of your tutorials! I promise I will subscribe to your online courses very soon!

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Killer playing man! Great lesson.👍⚡🎸

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My fav of your lessons! Thx for the tips.

[@davidlane4391]

On a dom7 chord you can also start at the 3rd and use a diminished chord shape .ex G7 ,play B dim.shape(B,D,F) ...as always work to resolution

[@randallturner7176]

That is a good lesson! Love the way you slide into those notes. Sounds so classy, Thanks!

[@glenngroos]

Been working hard on the caged system. Really like this more advanced lesson!

[@matthewcates2337]

Love this video! One little thing that helped substitutions make sense for me is thinking of the dominant chord in the context of the major scale. They’re always V chords. So G7’s parent key is C, C7’s is F, etc. Knowing that, any arpeggio from the parent key can be a substitution. The major7 from a step down (i.e., the IV from the parent key) is so dope though. Basically all the upper extensions plus the 7th

[@matthewcates2337]

Should add that a half diminished off the dominant’s 3rd is badass too. Gives you a 9 sound

[@JerryCherryBand]

Great lesson and Happy Birthday.

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Still working on the luther Perkins stuff. Hopefully one day I can play this stuff. Thanks for all you do man.

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Just started your lessons on Artistworks. I really like your method of teaching and implementing those things into your playing. They’ve helped me out a ton. Keep up the great work.

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Always look forward to your videos! Keep em coming brotha!

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Good stuff!

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Thank you, GT!

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Love it Guthrie!! You’re a great part of this world.

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Saw your chat stream with Josh Smith a month ago; excellent!

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Right back to A after 80 notes lol Guthrie is a God of a player. I have to hook up with him on artists works

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ive gone through all the lessons, i think im ready for a one on one

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Wise Choice! You won't be disappointed. Not only informative, but hella fun!

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Nice one Guthrie! I'm loving the playing and the philosophy

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Awesome playing great lesson thanks 🎸👍

[@jeffbrown1366]

Great, thanks!!!, If you listen close, you hear Carlos Santana, and show-nuff, Dorian.

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This made a big click in my head. Thank you man.

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