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icebreaker1588
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icebreaker1588
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06/26/2015 3:26 am
Originally Posted by: Guitar Tricks AdminSo essentially, you're looking to add more complex chords to your progressions, correct?

Feel free to clarify if I'm misunderstanding you.

If you want to start understanding those chords, I'd say it starts primarily with your understanding of intervals.

For example, a chord is (inherently) just a collection of intervals that all relate to the root note.

Here are a few interval resources I'd recommend starting with:

https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=362
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=1590
http://www.guitarchalk.com/guitar-intervals/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_2i-APA4BQ (guitarlessons.com)

Once you understand intervals you'll have an easier time making sense of the construction and purpose of those other chords.

I hope this is helpful! If not, let me know and I'll take another stab at it.[/QUOTE]


Thanks I will check those out and see if it's going to help me with what I'm doing.

[QUOTE=Guitar Tricks Admin]
First, I would say this: Don't look to over-complicate your progressions. Most chord progressions are actually really simple, especially when you're talking about popular songs that we all know. The more complex chord shapes have their place, but generally speaking, you don't need to know them to create effective and catchy progressions.



Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with playing songs you like, but the idea of making my own music is way more appealing to me. I think it's what differentiates an instrument player and a true musician. Plus the theory (up to a certain point) is intriguing to me. Since I don't have years under my belt, understanding these theories opens more and more doors to different styles and opportunities and at a much faster rate than trial and error. This website and staff have been so helpful to me and I've learned a lot! Keeping things simple is some great advice. It's not that I want to create these crazy over-complicated progressions. I just want more opened doors to give me options :)

Thanks so much for your reply! :) :cool: :D