Mastering Guitar Chords and Harmony
An 11-part course with Derryl Gabel
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Derryl Gabel began playing guitar at age 15. Getting attention for his musical skills, he played with guitar legend George Lynch on Sacred Groove (Elektra Records) in 1992, Dweezil Zappa in 2013, taught at the Music Masters Camp in New York, and has... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 47 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 10
- Exercises 35
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60 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEGuitar lesson 1Free5 CQ
Learn how to construct the major triad and it's inversions on guitar. You'll also get some tips on practicing major triads to become more fluent.
with Derryl GabelLearn how to construct the major triad and it's inversions on guitar. You'll also get some tips on practicing major triads to become more fluent.
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10 minGuitar lesson 26 CQ
In this lesson we will cover techniques such as doubling and we will discuss the Sus, Lydian, Add4, and Minor triads.
with Derryl GabelIn this lesson we will cover techniques such as doubling and we will discuss the Sus, Lydian, Add4, and Minor triads.
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11 minGuitar lesson 36 CQ
In this music theory lesson, learn about the symmetrical diminished and augmented triads, and how to create chord scales and open voicings on guitar.
with Derryl GabelIn this music theory lesson, learn about the symmetrical diminished and augmented triads, and how to create chord scales and open voicings on guitar.
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10 minGuitar lesson 46 CQ
Develop your chord scales and add a 7th to your triads! Derryl Gabel shows how to play the Cmaj7 chord, using the drop 2 to make inversions guitar friendly.
with Derryl GabelDevelop your chord scales and add a 7th to your triads! Derryl Gabel shows how to play the Cmaj7 chord, using the drop 2 to make inversions guitar friendly.
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10 minGuitar lesson 56 CQ
You’ve mastered basic major 7th inversions, but there’s still a lot more to learn! In this lesson, discover drop 3, sus2, sus4, and open voiced 7th chords.
with Derryl GabelYou’ve mastered basic major 7th inversions, but there’s still a lot more to learn! In this lesson, discover drop 3, sus2, sus4, and open voiced 7th chords.
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9 minGuitar lesson 65 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to alter the major 7th chord for new musical flavors. Derryl Gabel teaches variations of the dominant and minor 7th chords.
with Derryl GabelIn this lesson, learn how to alter the major 7th chord for new musical flavors. Derryl Gabel teaches variations of the dominant and minor 7th chords.
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9 minGuitar lesson 75 CQ
In this lesson we will continue our vast exploration of the different minor 7th chord types. We will also learn how to make a few tweaks to create sus2 add6.Co
with Derryl GabelIn this lesson we will continue our vast exploration of the different minor 7th chord types. We will also learn how to make a few tweaks to create sus2 add6.Co
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9 minGuitar lesson 85 CQ
Put your knowledge of seventh chords to use with the 7th harmonized scale. Then, take the next step in music theory by learning about ninth chords!
with Derryl GabelPut your knowledge of seventh chords to use with the 7th harmonized scale. Then, take the next step in music theory by learning about ninth chords!
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10 minGuitar lesson 96 CQ
You’ve tackled the variations of 7th chords and 9th chords. Now, use substitution to create chordal inversons, and learn the 11th and 13th chords .
with Derryl GabelYou’ve tackled the variations of 7th chords and 9th chords. Now, use substitution to create chordal inversons, and learn the 11th and 13th chords .
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12 minGuitar lesson 107 CQ
Reach the summit of your music theory studies by learning 13th chords! Derryl Gabel teaches how to play the major, dominant, altered, and minor 13th.
with Derryl GabelReach the summit of your music theory studies by learning 13th chords! Derryl Gabel teaches how to play the major, dominant, altered, and minor 13th.
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5 minGuitar lesson 113 CQ
Follow along with a performance of an original guitar tune: Images. Use the on screen diagrams to test your guitar skills and music theory mastery!
with Derryl GabelFollow along with a performance of an original guitar tune: Images. Use the on screen diagrams to test your guitar skills and music theory mastery!
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11161 min11-part Guitar course85 CQ
In this two and a half hour guitar course you'll learn fundamental skills such as how to improve speed and efficiency, how to construct modal scales, and techniques for legato and speed picking -- plus advanced melodic phrases and sequences that will break you out of typical box patterns. The course is designed to spark your creativity and broaden your fretboard visualization of scale patterns so you will have more freedom and flexibility to create musical solos for years to come.
with Derryl GabelIn this two and a half hour guitar course you'll learn fundamental skills such as how to improve speed and efficiency, how to construct modal scales, and techniques for legato and speed picking -- plus advanced melodic phrases and sequences that will break you out of typical box patterns. The course is designed to spark your creativity and broaden your fretboard visualization of scale patterns so you will have more freedom and flexibility to create musical solos for years to come.
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577 min5-part Guitar course40 CQ
Are you ready to shred guitar solos with comfort and ease? Then try out this brief intermediate-to-advanced level course and discover how to finger the scale patterns for all seven modes!
with Derryl GabelAre you ready to shred guitar solos with comfort and ease? Then try out this brief intermediate-to-advanced level course and discover how to finger the scale patterns for all seven modes!
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17 minGuitar lesson9 CQ
In this intermediate guitar lesson from Derryl Gabel, learn how to memorize notes on the fretboard. Elevate your playing so you can improvise and really jam!
with Derryl GabelIn this intermediate guitar lesson from Derryl Gabel, learn how to memorize notes on the fretboard. Elevate your playing so you can improvise and really jam!
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5 minGuitar lesson3 CQ
In this advanced lesson on fusion guitar chords, Derryl Gabel teaches the C Major Ninth chord. Go beyond learning the frets, and understand how they work!
with Derryl GabelIn this advanced lesson on fusion guitar chords, Derryl Gabel teaches the C Major Ninth chord. Go beyond learning the frets, and understand how they work!
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8 minGuitar lesson5 CQ
Learn more about fusion guitar chords from Derryl Gabel. This lesson is about Suspended (Sus2, Sus4), Lydian, Minor, and Add4 triads, and their inversions.
with Derryl GabelLearn more about fusion guitar chords from Derryl Gabel. This lesson is about Suspended (Sus2, Sus4), Lydian, Minor, and Add4 triads, and their inversions.
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10136 min10-part Guitar course74 CQ
Are you ready to master the essentials of jazz music? In this jazz guitar course from professional musician Sam Dunn, guitar players who wish learn the harmonies of Jazz have a place to start!
with Sam Dunn Jazz GuitarAre you ready to master the essentials of jazz music? In this jazz guitar course from professional musician Sam Dunn, guitar players who wish learn the harmonies of Jazz have a place to start!
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999 min9-part Guitar course54 CQ
To master the guitar, it is essential to build skills sequentially, based on applied music theory. The result? Confidence while playing killer solos, runs, and chord progressions!
with Chris CaselloTo master the guitar, it is essential to build skills sequentially, based on applied music theory. The result? Confidence while playing killer solos, runs, and chord progressions!
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313 min3-part Guitar course9 CQ
Searching for some guitar lick inspiration? In this course, learn a variety of face-melting dominant seventh chord licks to develop your guitar knowledge base and play over any genre of music.
with Misha RyazhenkaSearching for some guitar lick inspiration? In this course, learn a variety of face-melting dominant seventh chord licks to develop your guitar knowledge base and play over any genre of music.
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16109 min16-part Guitar course64 CQ
There are many ways to learn how to play guitar. In this course, Michael Palmisano shows beginners the foundations of learning guitar, and demonstrates how to apply them to improvising and comping.
with Michael PalmisanoThere are many ways to learn how to play guitar. In this course, Michael Palmisano shows beginners the foundations of learning guitar, and demonstrates how to apply them to improvising and comping.
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15201 min15-part Guitar course109 CQ
Are you a beginner guitarist looking to learn chords? In this course, guitar teacher David Youngman demonstrates left hand exercises and strumming techniques for mastering guitar chords.
with David YoungmanAre you a beginner guitarist looking to learn chords? In this course, guitar teacher David Youngman demonstrates left hand exercises and strumming techniques for mastering guitar chords.