Phew. After 100 years of trying to figure out when/why/how you can substitute chords, here's someone who can put it into a concept we can understand and - more importantly - use. There are (only) three groups...the foundation upon which we build, and the base we go back to when we get confused. Thank you, my friend, this is a very rich video you give for free, [the caveat must be, this is a concept that requires work - Justin gives the concept but we must do the work). thanks again, matey, your generosity is very much appreciated.
This is music he is teaching which is an art, not accounting. There's alot more than theory/formulas/scales involved when making music! I think Justin does a fantastic job (trust me he knows what he is talking about) and reminding us that at the end it is the music/sound that counts!
Another perfect lesson on a complex subject. Breaking it down but never boring. Lots of playing and informative talking ,a good mix. I love the real world 2 5 1 info at the end. Thanks.
Man, I don't normally leave comments on youtube but I have to tell you that you are a truly gifted teacher of guitar as well as a kick arse player and I have learned a ton from your website and while I am a broke muso now, as soon as I get in the green I am going to donate by way of thanks on your very cool webiste. Thanks big time bro
Justin, I've been playing ukulele for 1.5 years. I've hit a plateau as a rhythm player. Trying to learn soloing. I treat the ukulele as a small guitar. Most of my favorite songs have jazz-based chords. I watched this tutorial "open mouthed" as I hung on every word. I'll be be replay this video quite a few more times. Then I'll go to your website. Hope to see a "jazz lessons package" for sale. Otherwise, I'll make a donation. HUGE THANKS! Doug San Francisco, California USA
This is the best I've seen anyone put chord substitution, even Pass had a knack for over-complexifying things at times as amazing as he is. Also that is a gorgeous sounding guitar, and that CHEST!
thanks to you justin, i have been able to progress more in two weeks with your online lessons, than i did playing with my guitar teacher for 6months... it's just amazing how well you teach these things! Cheers bru!
Justin, I get a lot out of your lessons. This one's a bit packed with material, so I hope the next installments spend more time on these less familiar chords. Thanks much for great instruction.
Honestly I started around 11 years ago and I'm coming back to this lesson after covering all popular music chords and dabbling in metal and blues did I see myself good enough to start the jazz series
Andrew Wasson. Another fantastic + free teacher. If you want to get into deeper and tricky jazz ideas you can also look into Geoff Stockton. He's a bit more specific but his lessons are deep and full of gold.
Justin, thanks much for starting this jazz series. I just happened upon you on TH-cam and I am very grateful that you are willing to share your wealth of knowledge with us. You are appreciated. Peace.
Best lesson I have ever watch! This one and the CAGED system is showing your mastery of the guitar so well. I will keep watching your videos and when I have the money I will buy your DVD. I hope I can buy the downloadable version though.
this guy is right on actually,major minor and dominant. the dominant chords with alterations are what account for the diminished and augmented being included in the dominant category
When he shows how to play a guitar it looks so easy and nice. He is a great teacher and a great man!!! Lots of respect! But man, I wish I could play like this......
This is the lesson i've been looking for since a couple of years now. Thanks a thousand! It will be the beginning of a much more melodious understanding of making music
Great lesson! A video on altered harmony is also very interesting and helpful. I wonder why 10 people, at this point, don't like the lesson, they must have their reasons. One of the reasons can be the fact that Justin just makes a very general analysis, without going in so much detail. But I think the lesson is great anyway. Jazz is the THING! As someone said, jazz is USA's classical music. Europe has Bach and Debussy, USA has Miles Davis and John Coltrane!
A while after I found you on youtube, you were on BBC news :) You seem like a really down to earth, decent guy :) Doing what you're doing here is pretty amazing. And very thoughtful.
Great lesson! You have a fantastic approach to teaching the instrument and I have learned so much by studying your online course in the past few months. Keep rockin'! :)
wow, these lessons are amazing! Just wanted to thank you for these great videos, lessons and work that you-re doing. I love your approach for jazz music, very logical and musically melodicaly correct... Just loving your videos!
I wish millions of players could dig harmony enough to realize that a total understanding exists,where you can explain everything from A to Z,from Bach to Pat Metheny,pre-tempered instruments period to nowadays,with Wagner,"closing"the system,ie possibly linking anything to anything with musical meaning that we tend to name "beauty":the quality of the structure(cadences\subst\inv) makes us enjoying the notes it supports.Joe used this knoweldge to death. His videos are of the outmost importance.
Use the form 1 3 5 with 1 being the "root" note. For instance, a C major chord would be C(root) E(3rd) G(5th). To change this to a minor chord flat the 3rd (half step lower) so you'd have C Eb G.
At 2:11 don't know what that one is, just sounds nice- most important message of this video. Also which category do half diminished and diminished chords fall in to?
justin have you ever thought about doing a lesson on intervals? when i learned that, the whole guitar neck opened up for me. i think its part of the curriculum at berklee as well. thanks
i think hes got videos which have information on each of his guitars so go look at his channel or the website. i think all his guitars are quite expensive. He is a pro after all.
C-E is a major third , E to G is a minor 3rd thats what i mean by on top as for more than one third in a chord YES, thats why they are called triads (not because they have 3 notes) just like quartal chords are built on intervals of 4ths
As there seems to be some confusion here, maybe this will help. A triad is made up of three notes - hence TRI-AD. You do not have a second. It consists of root, third and fifth. Just count the frets: root plus 3 frets is a minor third, root plus 4 frets. eg. A (5th fret) to C (8th fret) = minor third A to C# (9th fret) = major third. If you play either of these intervals (diads) + a perfect fith (7 fret up from the root), you get a minor, or a major (respectively) TRIAD. Does that make sense?
I recommend listening to the greats, and not necessarily just guitar players. Wes Montgomery is probably the most well known jazz guitar player. Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Dexter Gorden, are all good. Of course Miles Davis, just browse youtube there are tons of good performances on here and I'm sure you'll find something you like. Jazz is a big genre, just like rock music, and there are lots of different styles and sub-genres.
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Justin, I want to play like you when I grow up. Thanks for your generosity to the guitar playing community.
Because it says fender that’s why
Best guitar teacher out there - he has DEPTH.
Phew. After 100 years of trying to figure out when/why/how you can substitute chords, here's someone who can put it into a concept we can understand and - more importantly - use. There are (only) three groups...the foundation upon which we build, and the base we go back to when we get confused. Thank you, my friend, this is a very rich video you give for free, [the caveat must be, this is a concept that requires work - Justin gives the concept but we must do the work). thanks again, matey, your generosity is very much appreciated.
This is music he is teaching which is an art, not accounting. There's alot more than theory/formulas/scales involved when making music!
I think Justin does a fantastic job (trust me he knows what he is talking about) and reminding us that at the end it is the music/sound that counts!
You nailed it. I’ve played guitar for 15 years and have gotten sick of basic rock chord progressions.
This jazz thing is exciting!
Another perfect lesson on a complex subject. Breaking it down but never boring. Lots of playing and informative talking ,a good mix.
I love the real world 2 5 1 info at the end. Thanks.
i love the way he teaches... facial expressions, gestures, it just makes it so easy to understand/feel. Thanks so much Justin!
Man, I don't normally leave comments on youtube but I have to tell you that you are a truly gifted teacher of guitar as well as a kick arse player and I have learned a ton from your website and while I am a broke muso now, as soon as I get in the green I am going to donate by way of thanks on your very cool webiste. Thanks big time bro
Justin, I've been playing ukulele for 1.5 years. I've hit a plateau as a rhythm player. Trying to learn soloing.
I treat the ukulele as a small guitar. Most of my favorite songs have jazz-based chords.
I watched this tutorial "open mouthed" as I hung on every word.
I'll be be replay this video quite a few more times. Then I'll go to your website. Hope to see a "jazz lessons package" for sale. Otherwise, I'll make a donation.
HUGE THANKS!
Doug
San Francisco, California USA
This is the best I've seen anyone put chord substitution, even Pass had a knack for over-complexifying things at times as amazing as he is.
Also that is a gorgeous sounding guitar, and that CHEST!
thanks to you justin, i have been able to progress more in two weeks with your online lessons, than i did playing with my guitar teacher for 6months... it's just amazing how well you teach these things! Cheers bru!
Justin, I get a lot out of your lessons. This one's a bit packed with material, so I hope the next installments spend more time on these less familiar chords. Thanks much for great instruction.
Honestly I started around 11 years ago and I'm coming back to this lesson after covering all popular music chords and dabbling in metal and blues did I see myself good enough to start the jazz series
Andrew Wasson. Another fantastic + free teacher. If you want to get into deeper and tricky jazz ideas you can also look into Geoff Stockton. He's a bit more specific but his lessons are deep and full of gold.
Justin, thanks much for starting this jazz series. I just happened upon you on TH-cam and I am very grateful that you are willing to share your wealth of knowledge with us. You are appreciated. Peace.
Best lesson I have ever watch! This one and the CAGED system is showing your mastery of the guitar so well. I will keep watching your videos and when I have the money I will buy your DVD. I hope I can buy the downloadable version though.
First time I looked at this this young man . AWESOME TEACHER !!!!!!!!!!
one of the fews who is trying to explain the WHYs, not only the HOWs of jazz guitar playing, tx a loooot :-))
this guy is right on actually,major minor and dominant.
the dominant chords with alterations are what account for the diminished and augmented being included in the dominant category
When he shows how to play a guitar it looks so easy and nice. He is a great teacher and a great man!!! Lots of respect! But man, I wish I could play like this......
thanks man...this is one of the best guitar lessons i've ever got....this is going to help me in whatever style of music i play...
This opens up doors I have been trying for years. Thanks dude.....
Excellent lesson Justin. Really cleared up many of the doubts I had about chord substitution! :)
This is the lesson i've been looking for since a couple of years now. Thanks a thousand! It will be the beginning of a much more melodious understanding of making music
This guy is a great guitarist with great teaching skills.
Great lesson! A video on altered harmony is also very interesting and helpful. I wonder why 10 people, at this point, don't like the lesson, they must have their reasons. One of the reasons can be the fact that Justin just makes a very general analysis, without going in so much detail. But I think the lesson is great anyway.
Jazz is the THING! As someone said, jazz is USA's classical music. Europe has Bach and Debussy, USA has Miles Davis and John Coltrane!
These videos have been so helpful and inspiring. Your generosity is deeply appreciated! Thank you, Justin!
hello i like you lession and it helps me a lot i live in venezuela but i understand what you teach thanks keep it up i love jazz
A while after I found you on youtube, you were on BBC news :) You seem like a really down to earth, decent guy :) Doing what you're doing here is pretty amazing. And very thoughtful.
Great lesson! You have a fantastic approach to teaching the instrument and I have learned so much by studying your online course in the past few months. Keep rockin'! :)
This is the type of guitar teacher I need. Great job .
Outstanding! Perfectly articulated and great sounding, practical application of essential theory.
This video is great, you teach very clearly and effectively. I'll definitely be checking out your website. Thanks!
Once again... huge thanks for this, Justin. The way you lay it out is fantastic! De-mystifies a complex concept.
Thanks!
Been watching your videos for years and shared with family and friends
wow, these lessons are amazing! Just wanted to thank you for these great videos, lessons and work that you-re doing. I love your approach for jazz music, very logical and musically melodicaly correct... Just loving your videos!
The information in this lesson is truly invaluable. Thank you so much!
I wish millions of players could dig harmony enough to realize that a total understanding exists,where you can explain everything from A to Z,from Bach to Pat Metheny,pre-tempered instruments period to nowadays,with Wagner,"closing"the system,ie possibly linking anything to anything with musical meaning that we tend to name "beauty":the quality of the structure(cadences\subst\inv) makes us enjoying the notes it supports.Joe used this knoweldge to death. His videos are of the outmost importance.
Thank you Justin all your lessons are great
helped me fill a few huge gaps in my playing style, thanks!
Use the form 1 3 5 with 1 being the "root" note. For instance, a C major chord would be C(root) E(3rd) G(5th). To change this to a minor chord flat the 3rd (half step lower) so you'd have C Eb G.
very good point. think Ill apply that to the Keys also. thanks for posting.
Your jazz series of lessons are so useful and great, thanks very much justin!
your lessons verry clear and nice presentation ,i learnd meny things frome you thank u so much
Fantastic lesson. It demistifies jazz for me. Thank you so much.
good stuff Justin
we love you Justin, exceptional articulation as ever. Cool dude
I have learned a lot from your Justins guitar lessons on disc.
very nice concept.... I'm going to study it.
thanks a lot!
Thanks Justin, I think you have opened a new door which I have been looking for. Very interesting and exiting. Merry Christmas.
exciting*
Justin really gets down to earth,,and it really helps ,,,,
Every time I hear a jazz chord I get inspired.
you basically just removed my mental block. Thank you so much, and thanks to joe pas.
What a great person you are.
thanks so much!
Fantastic stuff Justin!!
thanks very much for these lessons. Most appreciated
i learned sooooooo much from this video.thanks please keep posting vids
Justin was just too cool in 2009! Looks like a rockstar!!
very helpful to me just diving into jazz, thank you
Great video! Thanks very much Justin.
amazing lessons, excellent teacher, great musician!
Great lesson Justin!
At 2:11 don't know what that one is, just sounds nice- most important message of this video. Also which category do half diminished and diminished chords fall in to?
good lesson friend i can't wait till your follow up!
Amazing!! Thanks, Justin! So clear!
No joke I've learned 90% of my jazz theory from Justin Sandercoe and one other guy. I fucking LOVE living in 2010. YAAAA TH-cam
This is awesome! Thanks so much... it's very motivating!
If it sounds good it is good, if it sound shit it is shit!
-Justin
Suck it and see.
-Justin 1:02
+Eric Blair wow
I disagree. My shit sounds good.
When your shit start making sounds, I think its time to octavate down on the drugs.
Isak Gjerstad gud one
I don't know, Justin. You are more than a teacher/tutor. Kinda remind me of my ancestor who tutored Dante; Guido Cavalcanti. Thanks, man!
justin have you ever thought about doing a lesson on intervals? when i learned that, the whole guitar neck opened up for me. i think its part of the curriculum at berklee as well. thanks
Love the lessons man. It would be cool if you could shoot them in HD. Maybe you do now, the lessons I'm watching are older. Anyway, cool stuff man.
Awesome work man. Thanks for sharing.
Great lesson man, really helpful and inspiring, thank you.
I'm gonna watch ALL your vids!
Oh my god! Justin! You just caused the to penny drop. Thank you.
Awesome lesson. thank you.
Wow I love all these sounds thanx man
finally found a lesson that explains the concept
Dude, your really good! nice guitar by the way
This is such a good video!
Very inspiring!
excellent job justin!!! thanks!
VERY GOOD LESSON ! THANKS !!
"if it sounds shit, it is shit" the greatest lesson Justin will teach you
Justin is the one! Thanks!
i think hes got videos which have information on each of his guitars so go look at his channel or the website. i think all his guitars are quite expensive. He is a pro after all.
Very helpful. Thanks mate!
Thank you so much man!
(Love the website)
you just opened my eyes! thanks
thanks man!! that is really awesome!!!
justin you're a genius :)
That's exactly what I was looking for. Great as always.
I really like the tone
Very good! I finally get it!
C-E is a major third , E to G is a minor 3rd
thats what i mean by on top
as for more than one third in a chord YES, thats why they are called triads (not because they have 3 notes)
just like quartal chords are built on intervals of 4ths
I sucked it and saw! Thank you Justin.
Cool Video Justin! Nicely explained. :-)
Thank you justin youre awesome
As there seems to be some confusion here, maybe this will help. A triad is made up of three notes - hence TRI-AD. You do not have a second. It consists of root, third and fifth.
Just count the frets: root plus 3 frets is a minor third, root plus 4 frets.
eg. A (5th fret) to C (8th fret) = minor third
A to C# (9th fret) = major third.
If you play either of these intervals (diads) + a perfect fith (7 fret up from the root), you get a minor, or a major (respectively) TRIAD. Does that make sense?
I recommend listening to the greats, and not necessarily just guitar players. Wes Montgomery is probably the most well known jazz guitar player. Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Dexter Gorden, are all good. Of course Miles Davis, just browse youtube there are tons of good performances on here and I'm sure you'll find something you like. Jazz is a big genre, just like rock music, and there are lots of different styles and sub-genres.
great video, thank you very very much