Great job laying all this out. I knew all this already but I picked up all the info in pieces over 30 years. Wonder how big of a difference it would have made to get all this in black & white from the start
When I play major thirds as dyads clean or distorted (distorted is more evident) sounds bad, like if my guitar was out of tune, but it's not. I've checked the intonation and everything is correct. It is normal for that specific interval to sound bad?
Great lesson. And this would be sort of a primer for the warmup drill you suggested several videos back of going through the scales in 3rds for a full body warmup...can you post that vid again here Chris.
Chris you’re a guitar Sensei. I do enjoy and always learn from your videos. I’d love to see some more practical application examples when creating these theory videos. Kind of how you demonstrated that the chord progression from “Hey Joe” is a great example of the circle of fifths used musically. That kind of combination of theory and musical example really helps to set things in stone in my brain.
thanks Chris but this leaves me with more questions like double stops are they always thirds and equal to diads? maybe you covered this before thanks again
Double stops can be any interval you can combine, they are usually on adjacent strings. I can do a vid on that. But here's the dyads video, that should help! th-cam.com/video/fgrewaB2Dcc/w-d-xo.html
I understand why Marty Swartz has so much solid musical theory as Chris is a wealth of practical and applicable performance insight on the art of guitar.
@@curiousguitarist .. starting right around 9:00 .. I would think that the dyads in the scale would be maj/min/ min/ maj /maj/min/ maj 3rds..? I’m just trying to solidify my understanding of theory.. Thanks!👍🏼
@@joeurbanowski321 yup, the pattern is diatonic (all in one key) and the thirds occur as Maj/min/min/Maj/Maj/min/min with that last one suggesting a diminished chord (R b3 b5)
While I have a good understanding of the concept of intervals, stacking thirds for chord-building, and arpeggios (having binge-watched a TON of your videos), I still marvel at how effectively you teach. Thanks to your lesson videos, my fretboard awareness and knowledge has increased exponentially. Your ability to teach music theory fundamentals and effectively demonstrate their practical application onto the fretboard inspires me to keep practicing and learning. Thank you for all that you do for guitar education! 🙏🎸
Thank you so much for being such an incredible teacher for the past few weeks I’ve been wanting to learn what thirds are and I’m glad I came across you Thankyou very much
@@curiousguitarist I can get around pentatonic scales pretty well. Rock and blues music has no better framework. But I feel that I won’t improve as a musician if I don’t understand chords and chord construction. I also feel I need to learn modes. Finally, do you have a video on diminished scales? I watched a Robben Ford video and he talks a lot about using diminished scales to play blues. What is that?
@@Dan-zq5wt understanding chord construction is really quite liberating for guitarist/musicians. And no, I have not yet done a diminished scale video!! I can’t believe I’ve overlooked that! Thank you for the reminder, I’m adding it to the list of videos to make this year!
@@curiousguitarist it sounds really strange to my ears but it sounds amazing in the hands of a master like Robben Ford who uses it to connect 1 4 5 (I think). Context!
@@Dan-zq5wt it has to be used very carefully, as it does not come from a “key”, and so, as a result, many of the notes are a tough sell. The diminished scale generates some very unique chords and what Ford does is uses it to “suggest” these more sophisticated sounds over straighter blues chords.
Great stuff. I'm still working on the assignments. Just had some 3 losses in the family shortly after we ended session. 1 that day and 2 the following. It's definitely been tough
The vast majority of vocal harmonies leverage thirds. The chorus to Sabrina Claudio's "Messages From Her" uses all diatonic thirds in Dminor. th-cam.com/video/3dc-O-qklSY/w-d-xo.html
Chris .n marty , im sorry to say ..im not likin or watchin ..your tuition ..etc..just had few bings..hey shit happen..back but not keepin up..ive always skanked my lessons ..(not working ..but i relate ..to u and probly two others from uk..as. im uk ,peace out
So good. Stick around, people. Every lesson is a full meal aimed at the fully adult guitar player. Thank you, Chris.
Ahhh the "adult" guitar player :)
I'm still hoping I make it there someday 😂
Thank you for taking the time to teach us these wonderful things! It makes learning theory fun, and practical. Love all of them.
You bet Kevin, nothing I'd rather do.
@@curiousguitarist It REALLY shows😊
To make subjects like this…SO SIMPLE AND CLEAR…. Demonstrates your: Mastery, Brilliance, and Genius! Chris you are a GIFT to us all - Thank You!
Hey Dave, thank you, that means a lot to me.
Excellent thanknyoi
Of course!
Loved and enjoyed your tutorial.sir thanks a lot for the lesson.
My pleasure, thanks for the views and comment!
Great job laying all this out. I knew all this already but I picked up all the info in pieces over 30 years. Wonder how big of a difference it would have made to get all this in black & white from the start
Maybe it would have sped things up a bit. I always re-discover these things as I teach them, sure is fun.
I'm glad you're here Patrick!
This is exactly why I watch a lesson, even when I already know the stuff. There's always something that you can learn, or see in a different way.
Invaluable lesson indeed. Thanks!
Very welcome, Melvin, glad you liked it! Thank you for all your support!
When I play major thirds as dyads clean or distorted (distorted is more evident) sounds bad, like if my guitar was out of tune, but it's not. I've checked the intonation and everything is correct. It is normal for that specific interval to sound bad?
Great lesson. And this would be sort of a primer for the warmup drill you suggested several videos back of going through the scales in 3rds for a full body warmup...can you post that vid again here Chris.
Chris you’re a guitar Sensei. I do enjoy and always learn from your videos. I’d love to see some more practical application examples when creating these theory videos. Kind of how you demonstrated that the chord progression from “Hey Joe” is a great example of the circle of fifths used musically. That kind of combination of theory and musical example really helps to set things in stone in my brain.
Will do, that's a great suggestion Chris. Thank you.
Many THNX Chris !!! Do 6ths next plz
BAM! studio.th-cam.com/users/videoM3InOgOBiUg/edit
Hope you enjoy this one, Michael!
Brilliant
Certainly more comprehensable than Rick Beato.
Rick is fantastic, but I hear ya. Thanks Anders!
Thanks Chris, watched it ....three times of course.
Ha! Was it a minor 3 times, or a major?
Have a beautiful day, Chris!
Damn you typos.
You too Timmy!
“Any time you build anything, unless you’re a caveman…” 😂
👹
@Chris - content and presentation combo is unique and best.
Thank you! I appreciate that.
Your videos are great! You explain music in an easy way to understand. Thanks.
You're very welcome, Gary! Thanks for being here.
@@curiousguitarist I dig your playing too!
That's an unusual color for a Gibson. Is that a custom color? It looks a little like a Fiesta Red but it's a bit too orangey. What color is that?
This is a custom shop ‘57 in “Sweet Cherry” haven’t seen this color since they did this run. In fact the ‘57s are a bit rare in general.
thanks Chris but this leaves me with more questions like double stops are they always thirds and equal to diads? maybe you covered this before thanks again
Double stops can be any interval you can combine, they are usually on adjacent strings. I can do a vid on that. But here's the dyads video, that should help!
th-cam.com/video/fgrewaB2Dcc/w-d-xo.html
Mahalo for opening up the guitar for me!!!
Of course, Kevin, Mahalo!
Thanks!
@@JONSHAWAMERICAN thank you!
Almost 25K subs, so cool to watch the growth (Easy to see why!)
Thank you! Humbled to have hit 20, happy to see it growing too!
Well done. Thanks Chris.
Thank you, Don, glad you enjoyed this one!
Simple Eh? Arggh!
Did some of this one get past you? Let me know and maybe I can help clear it up.
Awesome lesson! So much to learn. Thanks!
You bet Scot!
Thank you, Chris 🙏
Thank YOU Scott, for all your support
Happiness is a warm
guitar. 😄
It sure is....truth!
I understand why Marty Swartz has so much solid musical theory as Chris is a wealth of practical and applicable performance insight on the art of guitar.
Always great!
Thanks, Tone!
Great, foundational stuff, Chris! Another great lesson.
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Top notch teaching! Now to the Hendrix chord😁👊
I can do a vid on h\Hendrix chords...that's a good idea :)
@@curiousguitarist both minor and major 3rds to produce a chord, yes, I'd love to hear your explanation as to why that works!
Hmmmm.. Chris..Are you playing major/minor/minor/major/…and so on thirds as diads..?
I “almost” understand.. lol
Hey Joe! Definitely thirds as dyads goin on here.
Drop a time stamp in here of the part you're referring to and I'll explain.
@@curiousguitarist .. starting right around 9:00 .. I would think that the dyads in the scale would be maj/min/ min/ maj /maj/min/ maj 3rds..?
I’m just trying to solidify my understanding of theory..
Thanks!👍🏼
@@joeurbanowski321 yup, the pattern is diatonic (all in one key) and the thirds occur as
Maj/min/min/Maj/Maj/min/min with that last one suggesting a diminished chord (R b3 b5)
@@curiousguitarist Thanks Chris.!
I probably should have used my ear and guitar to work it out.. 😩
Thanks for this explanation Chris. It wasn't a new concept, but I made a couple new connections from your examples!
Always a pleasure to help make a connection here and there Tim! Thanks for all your support!
Thank you master Sensei! You are truly a master at the guitar, and teaching!
Thank you!!!
Thanks, I appreciate that, Scott.
While I have a good understanding of the concept of intervals, stacking thirds for chord-building, and arpeggios (having binge-watched a TON of your videos), I still marvel at how effectively you teach. Thanks to your lesson videos, my fretboard awareness and knowledge has increased exponentially.
Your ability to teach music theory fundamentals and effectively demonstrate their practical application onto the fretboard inspires me to keep practicing and learning.
Thank you for all that you do for guitar education! 🙏🎸
Thank you Joe, for the comment and all your support.
Thank you so much for being such an incredible teacher for the past few weeks I’ve been wanting to learn what thirds are and I’m glad I came across you Thankyou very much
You’re so welcome, John!
I love this guitar !! would please tell us the story of this guitar !! many thanks for the lesson !!
Yes, I'll do a video on this guitar soon, thanks M!
Excellent, the mysteries are unraveling, and the lamp is lit !
Yes!
This video answers a lot of questions for me. Thank you Chris!
You are welcome Dan! Glad you got something good from this one!
@@curiousguitarist I can get around pentatonic scales pretty well. Rock and blues music has no better framework. But I feel that I won’t improve as a musician if I don’t understand chords and chord construction. I also feel I need to learn modes. Finally, do you have a video on diminished scales? I watched a Robben Ford video and he talks a lot about using diminished scales to play blues. What is that?
@@Dan-zq5wt understanding chord construction is really quite liberating for guitarist/musicians.
And no, I have not yet done a diminished scale video!! I can’t believe I’ve overlooked that! Thank you for the reminder, I’m adding it to the list of videos to make this year!
@@curiousguitarist it sounds really strange to my ears but it sounds amazing in the hands of a master like Robben Ford who uses it to connect 1 4 5 (I think). Context!
@@Dan-zq5wt it has to be used very carefully, as it does not come from a “key”, and so, as a result, many of the notes are a tough sell. The diminished scale generates some very unique chords and what Ford does is uses it to “suggest” these more sophisticated sounds over straighter blues chords.
Great teachers make things simple, Thanks!
Thanks Jason, I appreciate that!
🙏🏻 for another great lesson Chris. ✌🏼
You are welcome, S V!
Thank you for another excellent lesson.
My pleasure, Salil!
Thank you sir for another classic
You bet Annara!
Great stuff. I'm still working on the assignments. Just had some 3 losses in the family shortly after we ended session. 1 that day and 2 the following. It's definitely been tough
Condolences. Thinking of you Christopher, take care and stay well!
@@curiousguitarist thanks Chris
Cheers Chris. Really enjoy your videos. Is there any songs that use diatonic thirds in it that I could practise?
The vast majority of vocal harmonies leverage thirds. The chorus to Sabrina Claudio's "Messages From Her" uses all diatonic thirds in Dminor.
th-cam.com/video/3dc-O-qklSY/w-d-xo.html
Hi ! check Chris lessons for " theory intervals primer" he uses stacked thirds in a song !
Chris .n marty , im sorry to say ..im not likin or watchin ..your tuition ..etc..just had few bings..hey shit happen..back but not keepin up..ive always skanked my lessons ..(not working ..but i relate ..to u and probly two others from uk..as. im uk ,peace out