HERE'S HOW I get SMOOTHER Chord Transitions!

[@PhilKelley]

I really like this teaching technique of humbly admitting where you have struggles, then showing how you overcome them. Actually making mistakes to illustrate what you mean was also very helpful. And, not "hogging" the stage, but pointing your students to someone who does something particularly well, is a fantastic way to enhance your teaching. Thank you, Tim, I learned a lot about how to be a better teacher, as well as how to do chord transitions faster and smoother on the guitar.

[@timpierceguitar]

Phil , Thanks so much!! Tim

[@ozprimo]

Tim, you are the only online teacher that makes me feel both better and worse about my playing! Anyway, I always feel more hopeful after watching your lessons. Thanks man.

[@ohyeah6729]

You obviously get such joy from playing. It's engaging to watch and infectious.

[@falixmcfackey]

Thanks for this, Tim. A lot of instrumentalists lose sight that the most direct way to make it “sound easy” is to literally write parts that are easy to play. Hendrix fretted bass notes with his thumb to make it easier to play chords with some melodic motion. Eddie Van Halen’s tapping, symmetrical scale patterns, wide stretches were all short cuts that allowed him to move up the neck and over strings faster and with less effort. String bending, hammer ons and slides are all exciting guitar techniques, but they are also huge cheats when it comes to masking and even taking advantage of “wrong” notes in melodic improvisation. Practice. Work hard. Push yourself. But most good parts sound easy because they are.

[@deluxairhead]

I think most of us forget this is years of practice and totally free for us to watch and learn, thanks Tim for being so generous with your time its much appreciated my end, cheers dude !!!

[@13thAMG]

Tim Pierce - America's ACTUAL genuine 'stable genius', with the cred to prove it. 😉

[@DanLeRoy]

Tim, love how you explain that getting the things that seem simple right can make all the difference. Thanks again!

[@RC32Smiths01]

Amazing work Tim! Your knowledge and experience in all kinds of music in the industry is quite an inspiration to us all! Cheers!

[@timpierceguitar]

Thanks!

[@RC32Smiths01]

@@timpierceguitar You are very welcome!

[@markhindenp2850]

Mind blown! I was jamming with a new guy today. He never did barre chords. Used transition tones well and sounded great. This video came at a good time.

[@robertlester641]

I love how even a supremely accomplished session player says it's okay to do things the "easy" way because smooth=groove. The "hard" way sounds forced and awkward and therefore infringes on the groove which must reign supreme. Man I would love to just hang out with Tim! He speaks easily and honestly to all skill levels. Awesome.

[@bobbaumeister5243]

A lot of thanks Tim! You're the absolute highlight of the week for us guitarists. Your amp sounds wonderfully open, which also corresponds to my desire sound. To hear you is just fantastic.

[@richsolis6538]

Dig the duesenberg!! Great explanations to boot. Still figuring out the looper functions to work on the freedom techniques

[@dapperdanman1956]

Thanks for your valuable time spent sharing with us.

[@timpierceguitar]

thanks for the comment !appreciate it!

[@10sassafras]

Welcome to the world of classical guitar! Keeping voices legato without any easy links comes up all the time - especially in music written by non-guitarist composers. Great lesson as always!

[@stratoman5504]

the easy way is always more accurate in terms of timing........timing is the most important thing.....more so than getting more notes in the chord..it gives the music the best feel.....

[@ninevehguitar]

This is great information! I’m a session and ensemble player myself on both guitar and synth, and I apply all of these techniques regularly. It really does make a huge difference in the results.

[@AncienRegimeStudios]

These are all such beautiful joyful videos.

[@sullym1867]

Good looking out. Thanks.

[@altcardiff]

You have just given me some great ideas for a song I'm learning - thank you!

[@marksr12]

Tim is a true guitar god , but still human! That's nice to see. Thanks Tim.

[@JamesKruseArtist]

Really good observation Tim, being a keyboard player as well I found the transitions you’re talking about easier and the lead notes playing very very difficult. I guess the difference is how one approaches the issue and your experiences at least that’s been my experience :-)

[@QBtracksandstuff]

What a brilliant video. Thanks Tim

[@uptopmikep7065]

Thanks for the technique tutorial Tim. I find myself practicing bits and pieces of these. I’m working on the inversions because they offer the “feeling” or essence of the chord without having to kill yourself making the entire chord.

[@Markstun]

If you really want smooth transitions sequentially plant your left hand fingers. In other words when switching from G to D put the F# note down first, pinch the open D and F# then put down the other 2 fingers to form the D chord. Classical guitarists routinely do this.

[@JasonLeonPike]

Another solid and helpful lesson.

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Really excellent examples of how to play more musically. These are great tips. Thanks, Tim.

[@danmarshall3089]

i was a heavy pressure guy until about ten years ago when i dislocated my thumb falling down stairs so i had pain in that thumb from that day to now i had to relearn to play guitar without my thumb putting any pressure on the neck in fact for the first two years struggled to even rest my thumb on the back of the neck my advise to anyone who struggles with too but pressure is to try to play whilst keeping your thumb pressure off the neck it will immediately make you use less pressure it helps a lot if it's agony to press your thumb down make you not forget.

[@jaysjams1517]

One of the most useful lessons I've ever seen.

[@nikolaki]

I play bass at our small church but I always learn to play the songs and hymns we sing (congregationally) on the guitar, in case I'm on my own one week. Consequently over time I came across the things Tim mentions here. I ended up fingerpicking an electric guitar through my bass amp (roland bass cube 100, it has a tweeter!) and use a lot of these tricks. The key thing is that it should sound smooth and it's better to 'hint' at chords and the melody than try and do it all at once. I would love to be able to muck about like in an ensemble with someone else playing bass!

[@Chord_The_Seeker]

“Dust In The Wind” is a great song to learn for the pinch technique.

[@joekyleboston]

Thank you so much Tim! Exactly what I needed right now. Great lesson!

[@romestant]

Gorgeous guitar at the end.

[@jeroen9637]

That blue guitar is absolutely gorgeous.

[@rowan3025]

That moment when you're unable to tell whether this is a beginner or an advanced lesson

[@robertlester641]

Right? Shows his exceptional talent not only as a great player but as an instructor. Tim is GOLD!

[@mattwarbuckle]

I honestly can't do ANYTHING with my pinky that he does. It's all advanced to me!

[@jasonring5231]

@@robertlester641 And that says a lot about Tim because so many great guitarist (and Tim is absolutely a great guitarist) SUCK AT TEACHING! Not Tim....you're right, he's GOLD!

[@jasonring5231]

@@mattwarbuckle Start using it....you'll get up to speed!

[@KingGrio]

Recently I've been playing a song with very very tight chord transitions. And my trick has been to time my chord switching motions to subdivisions of the beat. Eg: must land a bar chord on 1, I use and of 4 (or even half of that) to switch, but the switching motion happens in time. This way I keep the groove, interrupt the previous chord in a place that doesn't offend the listener because it's also in the groove, and make my chord switching more controlled and repeatable, because it's "part of the rhythm dance" of my finger movement, although they are "silent parts".

[@TecomaCowboy]

i like that explanation. have been trying that as well... it's like u get to the next chord shape left hand , let whatever strings ring ,or palm mute, after pulling off, well before the beat , 1/2 or full beat, but not play / or mute right hand , and when right hand comes down /up? to play the next chord, it's already there... is that what u are saying ? SRV did a form of this in his unique way imho..... even Wilko Johnson as well, the dampened 'rat ta tat' while moving to the next chord... or single note whatever...

[@_thaaatguy]

Awesome video, Mr. Pierce! Totally agree with everything you do and play. Greetings from Venezuela.

[@rawkinj6609]

Taking the extra hour with you and your sunny demeanor!! 🌞 OMG If you have chord change issues, I'm gonna need a psychiatrist!! Thanks Tim!!

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

i always have such a hard time transitioning from an open chord to a barre smoothly. Thanks for this very informative video!

[@facethemusik]

Thank you for your informative videos. Your phrasing is so unique and has inspired me to find my own fretboard voice.

[@johnkosterimages]

Fantastic video, Tim. This is really nuts and bolts simple stuff that drives me crazy when I screw up. Thank you.

[@jerrywalaszek2473]

I hope to join your lesson plan in the near future.I have been following your channel for awhile and amazed at your talent and guitar skills and feel I could gain some knowledge that I never learned during my on and off guitar playing over my lifetime.You are the man for the job.I have checked a few other online courses and I know knowledge does not come cheap.Ok, I'm writing a novel here.Thanks for your channel! Regards......Jerry

[@amar-faridbachtoula6867]

Toujours parfait monsieur Pierce vous donnez toujours envie de jouer de la guitare merci beaucoup

[@jazzhead335]

This man is a music/guitar genius, thank you for sharing useful guitar knowledge:)

[@iamnoone4046]

This video was amazing!

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Tim. ⚓️

[@timpierceguitar]

👍👍Thanks so much

[@bltpkstz]

thanks Tim, great tips for every guitarist. and nice licks.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Solid good sense Tim, kinetically and ergonomically speaking!

[@rick7025]

Thanks this will help a lot. I have learned the basic chords but have been struggling to make them sound musical.

[@frederickthorne2496]

Thank you so much for these amazing and inspirational videos, Tim!

[@ayushmanbhalla8737]

I think he’s the best teacher on KZbin

[@alinelacasse7521]

Thank you Tim ! It's so great after we understand that Tip Pierre from Canada !!!

[@johnhurtt977]

This was super helpful, thank you Tim!

[@trem2402]

Always inspiring to watch your videos Tim, I like how you put the review points in text on the screen while you rocked out. I think It would be easier to read if you used smaller text and left it on the screen while jammed out.

[@KenBecker3]

Holy crap that guitar is goddamned incredible

[@joeb3590]

This is a very cool video. Thank you for what you do Tim, your awesome.

[@northof50now]

Outstanding Tim!

[@frankiec2765]

Greetings from NY! Good vid Tim and i thank you.

[@defenderstargate1447]

Great video and eye-opening for me as I thought and find the hard way easier, I guess because that is what I practice. I see you do it your "easy" way and I want to learn to play like that but haven't gotten there yet as I wanted to really get the basics chord changes down first.

[@jonathanking7594]

Great tone Tim - luv it!

[@johnnyinterval]

dude has the best smile

[@2beJT]

You are so helpful!

[@glennman0922]

Hi Tim. I know totally off subject but I know you’re credited on Dweezil Zappa’s 1991 “Confessions” album. I’m not the biggest Dweezil fan but I am a huge Nuno fan & a huge Tim Pierce fan. Do you remember which track or tracks I can find you on from that album?

[@paelgin]

Thanks Tim! Not to be trite, but with an ensemble, many times, less is more. Let it breathe.

[@Dykhopper]

thanx, Tim, very cool hints...I tend to arpeggiate alot, so I've created a natural flow, mostly on acoustic, but on electric I can combine that with strumming...but after all these years, I'm having alot of difficulty with a couple of 1st position chords, like C, because of the painful arthritis in my thumb joint!! kind of frustrating, heh?

[@RockHardRiffs]

Enjoyed the video. Rock on!

[@rasurose]

You make me want to grab my guitar and try it.

[@jamesrobinson529]

Reverb is our friend!

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Working on Eagles Orbison Everlys... strumming... Harder than shredding.

[@doppler55]

Connective tissue....love it

[@Bcananzey]

do an episode on hands. like pinky /ring finger independence and strength. strength. I have small girly hands and struggle with some stretches. I can reach but not with the strength and control i want.

[@dat219]

Thank you. It was difficult to view the video with the curved camera lens . I perform a single and a looper . I have to say a band or having a bass player is much much easier.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Those P90's in that Anderson sound incredible! Great vid as usual! Cheers! P[>

[@ccselementarymusic3968]

Man I love your videos!

[@knuthalvorsen1196]

Chordinate!

[@DK-mc1yr]

This exactly what happens in "All Right Now" by Free. What is your take Tim?

[@rickthomas2873]

Exlnt tips

[@avjake]

"It might sound better if you suck" is all the encouragement I need. Thanks!

[@Bcananzey]

Is that a dunlop guitar? OMG i want that sooo bad. That is gorgeous!!!

[@timpierceguitar]

Duesenburg :)

[@cjcook2405]

Does anybody hear "this" (the easy part) the first couple of chord arpeggios of "What Kind Of Love is This" by Canadian Band Streetheart?

[@coytarturo8358]

Is it possible to build a les paul neck with a replacable truss rod? Not having to remove and destroy the fingerboard. Expensive!

[@ronnie5129]

TIM, THE GUITAR YOU ARE PLAYING, THE BLUE ONE WITH WHITE, HAS A D ON THE HEADSTOCK CAN , YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHO MAKES THAT GUITAR, I HAVE NOTICED THAT JOE WALSH PLAYS THESE A LOT NOW , THANK YOU, ROCK ON, A GREAT VIDEO, COUSIN FIGEL

[@sky.crusher]

Mike Campbell signature Duesenberg

[@bluzzjazz]

I have the Starplayer TV in blue sparkle. Great looking guitar but an even better player. The Grand Vintage bridge pup has great clarity and punch. The Domino P 90 in the neck is smooth. The Duesenberg tremelo is unparalleled, unbelievably smooth and rarely goes out of tune.

[@midiman5045]

Kool Stuff Tim. One question, Do you play lead by modes or scales?

[@teslacoil3286]

Tim, what is your top 3 "stuck on an island" guitars. Also, 1 amp, 3 pedals.

[@SteveSchuffert]

Tim, can you please Demo a Fuchs ODSII amp?

[@webbryan1]

Lucas Brar is a guitarist that plays like he’s in a band

[@bayareablues2255]

2:08 - HILARIOUS!!!! That's what I feel like. ;-)

[@trevorvogler4661]

Like that

[@scottgibbs5903]

Tim, what is the 3rd guitar you were playing? It looks like a LP Jr.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

It sounds like you've found a distortion pedal that makes it sound like a valve is just about to fall out. I rather like it :-)

[@themidnightdecker]

Connecting chords expert mode: Study Charlie Parker lines.

[@immanuel4855]

Which guitar amplifier is good ?

[@flyboyinca]

I get having the pinched strings ring into the next chord but are you muting them if they aren't in the new chord shape when the new chord hits? Ex. going from G->D the low E... does that get muted when you hit the D? Asking for a friend. ;)

[@timpierceguitar]

That’s another good video subject! everything that’s not being used is always muted with the extra flesh from the left hand and sometimes the palm of the right hand

[@trevorvogler4661]

What is that guitar ( blue) wicked

[@zarrir]

Too hard for Tim Pierce, damn hard for me

[@jpwill75]

What was that blue (semi) hollow body?

[@timpierceguitar]

Duesenburg :)

[@jpwill75]

@@timpierceguitar Thanks - really neat piece!

[@wernerbartsch1405]

Duesenberg :)

[@roberttrautwein1260]

That fish eye lens is freaky.

[@bmcpsd31]

I’m a guy. Is it ok for me to wipe back to front?

[@vik44idm]

G/D I kept thinking this chord jguitar.com/chordsearch/D%2FG First figure...

[@dodgyscampton5668]

Tim, you need to put the pick down to fingerpick.

[@joeb3590]

Ha ha ha ha

[@dcaudio1]

I love watching this guy....every 3 minutes he picks up another $3k guitar....