The Non-Negotiable BIG 4 Chords (Rhythm Guitar)

[@benherr9001]

I'm a drummer learning guitar. I've always never quite grasped the concept of breaking out of open chords because I was always limited to my drumming thought process. These past few videos you've come out with are amazingly helping me grow exponentially with guitar. Thank you for this.

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

That's great to hear! So glad they've been helpful!

[@TheRyguy79]

For the key of C, in F C Am that you mentioned I default to triads from CAGED shapes at the 5th fret. Lots of variations and economy of movement. CAGED, even just learning some of it, really opens up the fretboard for players who want to really dig into getting away from open chords. Great for keeping out of the way of the acoustic too.

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

I agree!

[@jalmond49]

Great lesson..learning something new each week. Thanks

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

Thanks Jim!

[@MattyRocco]

I've been loving your content! I thought I'd share that sometimes I miss your videos on my home page because you aren't in the thumbnails. The simple colors and text is nice and pops but I personally don't realize it's your video until I look at the name or hover over the tile and see the preview. Just a small tip from a fan!

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

Thanks so much for the feedback, that’s good to know!

[@openup007]

Well done and spot on!

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

Thank you!

[@keithjpell]

Subscribed. You have some great content. Where would you play the 5 chord? Just move up 2 frets from the 4 and play the typical triad?

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

If you’re referring to those triad shapes I briefly mentioned in the video, we wouldn’t move that particular voicing up one whole step. You could just play whichever V chord triad is closest. But each key will allow us different ways to access the V chord. Hope that helps.

[@robhare5917]

Helpful video - thanks! Any tips on how this could help me pull away from needing to use chord or number charts when playing live? Feels like a lot of us need the charts in front of us, but how do you move to playing without them? Is it just learning every song well or is there a way of hearing a song or being able to anticipate the chord sequence? Hope this makes sense!

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

There's def a way to develop your ear to recognize what each position sounds like in a song. But to start, I usually suggest musicians start with only memorizing the easiest part of the song. And challenge yourself to not look at the chart for those sections. Then slowly build that up over time. Hope that helps a little. Thanks!

[@nowelbanana6696]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

You're welcome 😊

[@anderssa]

Looking forward to the worship voicing video

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

Coming Soon

[@PitarGeorgiev]

I only don’t understand why you are so underrated

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

Thanks!

[@millerjeff]

Good info. When I get the music I write out all of the chords - one through seven. It would be helpful to actually see this on the guitar instead of just the diagram. Also what if you're not the only guitar in the mix. What do you do to use other frequencies in the mix? Thanks

[@DontGiveUp-qn8he]

I'll have more vids in the future that will break down the techniques further on the guitar.

[@millerjeff]

@@DontGiveUp-qn8he Thank you.