Guitar Chord Voicings Playing Up The Neck
Whether you’re just picking up the guitar for the first time or you’ve been playing the guitar for years and want to take your playing to the next level, Guitar Chords 101 will help you develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of chords. Guitar Chords 101 presents Berklee’s approach to constructing chords, a method that focuses less on the shape of an individual chord, and more on the notes that the chord is based around. You will learn to construct and play triads, basic 7th chords, inversions, and different chord voicings—the basic foundations guitarists use to write or perform in any number of different styles. You will gain more freedom and a greater feel for your instrument by learning how to visualize chord structures anywhere on the neck of the guitar. By the end of the course you will be able to add more dynamics and expression to your playing and gain an extensive chord vocabulary, which will prove invaluable in pursuing any style of music.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Look at a lead sheet and play chord voicings
- Construct triads, 7th chords, and inversions
- Play and know the voicings of various chord qualities such as a major triad, minor triad, dominant 7, and gospel chords
- Play triads over bass notes
Look at a lead sheet and play chord voicings
Construct triads, 7th chords, and inversions
Play and know the voicings of various chord qualities such as a major triad, minor triad, dominant 7, and gospel chords
Play triads over bass notes
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Welcome to Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck!
Triad Inversions
Week 2
Barre and Power Chords
Week 3
Seventh Chords: Drop-2
Week 4
Chord Substitutions, Diatonic Chords, and Gospel Chords
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
Some nice stuff there, described differently than I've heard before. Thanks very much :)
I love the minimalist approach to this course. Just focus on the music and the lesson. Great instructor. Very clear and straightforward. I loved the course thanks!
I recommend this course is a must for guitar learners. It improves the your chord's knowledge over the neck and helps you better guitar playing.
Excellent course. Good theoretical base and sensible practical application.
