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Tempo:
73.7 bpm
Chords used:
G
C
A
Bb
B
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
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Hello and welcome to my video lesson series Jazz Chords Made Easy.
My name is Walter Rodriguez and I'm very excited to share this material with you.
This is the beginner module of the series where you'll be introduced to the five basic seventh chord types and their shapes.
That will help you build the necessary foundation to start playing the chords of many jazz standards in no time.
So let's get started.
Okay, we're going to start on page 5.
Chords with 6 string root.
So the first shape that we're going to look at is a major 7 shape with the root on the 6th string.
So I'm going to place my first finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string or the low E.
Then I'm [D] going to skip the A string and place my third finger [Gb] on the D string 4th fret.
My pinky or my fourth finger just under it on the G string.
And [Dm] my second finger is going to be on the B string [G] 3rd fret.
So this is the shape.
And that's the G major 7 chord.
So the notes are root, [Gb] then I have the major 7, the [E] major 3rd and then the 5th [G] on top.
So root, major 7, major [E] 3rd and the 5th or perfect [G] 5th.
So here we go.
G major 7.
So if you visualize this shape and you just move it up and down the fingerboard,
[A] you have the same quality of [Ab] chord which is the major 7, but you have the different [G] names based on the root.
So this is G major 7.
[Ab] If you move up, G sharp major [A] 7, then A major [Bb] 7, then A sharp major [B] 7, B major [C] 7, C major 7 and [G] so on.
The A string, [F] then my finger 3 on the [Bb] 4th string, my 4th finger on the 3rd string and my first [Ab] finger now is [G] going to cover the flat 5.
So the minor 7 flat 5 chord is also called, is also known [Bbm] as a half [G] diminished chord.
So this is the shape.
G minor 7 flat [A] 5, A minor 7 flat 5, [B] B minor [G] 7 flat 5.
Now let's move on to the same chord categories, but with the 5th string root now.
Again, coming [C] from the minor 7 flat 5, the only difference [Bb] is that our 7, which is on [D] our 2nd [Bbm] finger, is going to be lowered an extra half step.
[Bb] Now, one [G] interesting thing worth mentioning is [A] that when you move [B] the diminished chord by [G] minor 3rds,
in other words, if you move up 3 frets, up [E] 1, [A] 2, 3 and [F] then another 3, 1, [B] 2, 3, you have the same chord [Cm] with a different inversion.
[Eb] So that's a nice [B] tool for you to use when you [Eb] play a diminished chord.
Instead of staying on the [Cm] diminished chord right there, you have the option of going.
[Eb]
Or, [A] why am I [G] moving from the [E] 6th string root to the 5th string root from G to E?
[Gm] Because I don't want to go [E] all the way to the 12th fret.
That would be a big [G] jump to play the E minor.
That's why we cover the shapes on [F]
6th and 5th string root.
[G] So, the G major 7 I'm going to play here.
[Em] The E minor 7 I'm going to play here.
[Abm] Now let's move down to example 2B.
It's the same thing, now with the swing feel.
1, 2, 1, 2, 3, [C] 4, [Am] [Dm]
[G] [C] 1, 2, 3, 4.
[N] Let's do it again.
Let's move down to example 6C.
The same as the previous example, now with a bossa nova feel.
[C] [Bb]
One more [C] time.
[Bb]
[Dm] [G] [C]
[Em] Alright, we've [B] come to the end of this lesson.
But before we finish, [N] I would like to leave you with a very important tip.
Whenever you change chords, make sure that you choose the closest move.
I'm going to give you a few examples.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson.
And make sure to look out for the two next levels.
The intermediate level and the advanced level.
Thank you and I'll see you next
My name is Walter Rodriguez and I'm very excited to share this material with you.
This is the beginner module of the series where you'll be introduced to the five basic seventh chord types and their shapes.
That will help you build the necessary foundation to start playing the chords of many jazz standards in no time.
So let's get started.
Okay, we're going to start on page 5.
Chords with 6 string root.
So the first shape that we're going to look at is a major 7 shape with the root on the 6th string.
So I'm going to place my first finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string or the low E.
Then I'm [D] going to skip the A string and place my third finger [Gb] on the D string 4th fret.
My pinky or my fourth finger just under it on the G string.
And [Dm] my second finger is going to be on the B string [G] 3rd fret.
So this is the shape.
And that's the G major 7 chord.
So the notes are root, [Gb] then I have the major 7, the [E] major 3rd and then the 5th [G] on top.
So root, major 7, major [E] 3rd and the 5th or perfect [G] 5th.
So here we go.
G major 7.
So if you visualize this shape and you just move it up and down the fingerboard,
[A] you have the same quality of [Ab] chord which is the major 7, but you have the different [G] names based on the root.
So this is G major 7.
[Ab] If you move up, G sharp major [A] 7, then A major [Bb] 7, then A sharp major [B] 7, B major [C] 7, C major 7 and [G] so on.
The A string, [F] then my finger 3 on the [Bb] 4th string, my 4th finger on the 3rd string and my first [Ab] finger now is [G] going to cover the flat 5.
So the minor 7 flat 5 chord is also called, is also known [Bbm] as a half [G] diminished chord.
So this is the shape.
G minor 7 flat [A] 5, A minor 7 flat 5, [B] B minor [G] 7 flat 5.
Now let's move on to the same chord categories, but with the 5th string root now.
Again, coming [C] from the minor 7 flat 5, the only difference [Bb] is that our 7, which is on [D] our 2nd [Bbm] finger, is going to be lowered an extra half step.
[Bb] Now, one [G] interesting thing worth mentioning is [A] that when you move [B] the diminished chord by [G] minor 3rds,
in other words, if you move up 3 frets, up [E] 1, [A] 2, 3 and [F] then another 3, 1, [B] 2, 3, you have the same chord [Cm] with a different inversion.
[Eb] So that's a nice [B] tool for you to use when you [Eb] play a diminished chord.
Instead of staying on the [Cm] diminished chord right there, you have the option of going.
[Eb]
Or, [A] why am I [G] moving from the [E] 6th string root to the 5th string root from G to E?
[Gm] Because I don't want to go [E] all the way to the 12th fret.
That would be a big [G] jump to play the E minor.
That's why we cover the shapes on [F]
6th and 5th string root.
[G] So, the G major 7 I'm going to play here.
[Em] The E minor 7 I'm going to play here.
[Abm] Now let's move down to example 2B.
It's the same thing, now with the swing feel.
1, 2, 1, 2, 3, [C] 4, [Am] [Dm]
[G] [C] 1, 2, 3, 4.
[N] Let's do it again.
Let's move down to example 6C.
The same as the previous example, now with a bossa nova feel.
[C] [Bb]
One more [C] time.
[Bb]
[Dm] [G] [C]
[Em] Alright, we've [B] come to the end of this lesson.
But before we finish, [N] I would like to leave you with a very important tip.
Whenever you change chords, make sure that you choose the closest move.
I'm going to give you a few examples.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson.
And make sure to look out for the two next levels.
The intermediate level and the advanced level.
Thank you and I'll see you next
Key:
G
C
A
Bb
B
G
C
A
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ Hello and welcome to my video lesson series Jazz Chords Made Easy.
My name is Walter Rodriguez and I'm very excited to share this material with you.
This is the beginner module of the series where you'll be introduced to the five basic seventh chord types and their shapes.
That will help you build the necessary foundation to start playing the chords of many jazz standards in no time.
So let's get started.
Okay, we're going to start on page 5.
Chords with 6 string root.
So the first shape that we're going to look at is a major 7 shape with the root on the 6th string.
So I'm going to place my first finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string or the low E.
Then I'm [D] going to skip the A string and place my third finger [Gb] on the D string 4th fret.
My pinky or my fourth finger just under it on the G string.
And [Dm] my second finger is going to be on the B string [G] 3rd fret.
So this is the shape.
And that's the G major 7 chord.
So the notes are root, [Gb] then I have the major 7, the [E] major 3rd and then the 5th [G] on top.
So root, major 7, major [E] 3rd and the 5th or perfect [G] 5th.
So here we go.
G major 7.
So if you visualize this shape and you just move it up and down the fingerboard,
[A] you have the same quality of [Ab] chord which is the major 7, but you have the different [G] names based on the root.
So this is G major 7.
[Ab] If you move up, G sharp major [A] 7, then A major [Bb] 7, then A sharp major [B] 7, B major [C] 7, C major 7 and [G] so on.
The A string, [F] then my finger 3 on the [Bb] 4th string, my 4th finger on the 3rd string and my first [Ab] finger now is [G] going to cover the flat 5.
So the minor 7 flat 5 chord is also called, is also known [Bbm] as a half [G] diminished chord.
So this is the shape.
G minor 7 flat [A] 5, A minor 7 flat 5, [B] B minor [G] 7 flat 5.
Now let's move on to the same chord categories, but with the 5th string root now.
Again, coming [C] from the minor 7 flat 5, the only difference [Bb] is that our 7, which is on [D] our 2nd [Bbm] finger, is going to be lowered an extra half step.
[Bb] Now, one [G] interesting thing worth mentioning is [A] that when you move [B] the diminished chord by [G] minor 3rds,
in other words, if you move up 3 frets, up [E] 1, [A] 2, 3 and [F] then another 3, 1, [B] 2, 3, you have the same chord [Cm] with a different inversion.
_ _ [Eb] So that's a nice [B] tool for you to use when you [Eb] play a diminished chord.
Instead of staying on the [Cm] diminished chord right there, you have the option of going.
[Eb] _ _ _ _ _
Or, [A] why am I [G] moving from the [E] 6th string root to the 5th string root from G to E?
[Gm] Because I don't want to go [E] all the way to the 12th fret.
That would be a big [G] jump to play the E minor.
That's why we cover the shapes on [F]
6th and 5th string root.
[G] So, the G major 7 I'm going to play here.
[Em] The E minor 7 I'm going to play here.
[Abm] Now let's move down to example 2B.
It's the same thing, now with the swing feel.
1, 2, 1, 2, 3, [C] 4, _ _ [Am] _ _ _ [Dm] _
_ _ [G] _ _ [C] 1, 2, 3, 4.
[N] Let's do it again.
_ Let's move down to example 6C.
The same as the previous example, now with a bossa nova feel. _ _
_ [C] _ _ _ _ _ [Bb] _
One more [C] _ time.
[Bb] _ _ _
[Dm] _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ [C] _ _
[Em] _ _ _ _ Alright, we've [B] come to the end of this lesson.
But before we finish, [N] I would like to leave you with a very important tip.
Whenever you change chords, make sure that you choose the closest move.
I'm going to give you a few examples.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson.
And make sure to look out for the two next levels.
The intermediate level and the advanced level.
Thank you and I'll see you next
_ _ _ _ Hello and welcome to my video lesson series Jazz Chords Made Easy.
My name is Walter Rodriguez and I'm very excited to share this material with you.
This is the beginner module of the series where you'll be introduced to the five basic seventh chord types and their shapes.
That will help you build the necessary foundation to start playing the chords of many jazz standards in no time.
So let's get started.
Okay, we're going to start on page 5.
Chords with 6 string root.
So the first shape that we're going to look at is a major 7 shape with the root on the 6th string.
So I'm going to place my first finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string or the low E.
Then I'm [D] going to skip the A string and place my third finger [Gb] on the D string 4th fret.
My pinky or my fourth finger just under it on the G string.
And [Dm] my second finger is going to be on the B string [G] 3rd fret.
So this is the shape.
And that's the G major 7 chord.
So the notes are root, [Gb] then I have the major 7, the [E] major 3rd and then the 5th [G] on top.
So root, major 7, major [E] 3rd and the 5th or perfect [G] 5th.
So here we go.
G major 7.
So if you visualize this shape and you just move it up and down the fingerboard,
[A] you have the same quality of [Ab] chord which is the major 7, but you have the different [G] names based on the root.
So this is G major 7.
[Ab] If you move up, G sharp major [A] 7, then A major [Bb] 7, then A sharp major [B] 7, B major [C] 7, C major 7 and [G] so on.
The A string, [F] then my finger 3 on the [Bb] 4th string, my 4th finger on the 3rd string and my first [Ab] finger now is [G] going to cover the flat 5.
So the minor 7 flat 5 chord is also called, is also known [Bbm] as a half [G] diminished chord.
So this is the shape.
G minor 7 flat [A] 5, A minor 7 flat 5, [B] B minor [G] 7 flat 5.
Now let's move on to the same chord categories, but with the 5th string root now.
Again, coming [C] from the minor 7 flat 5, the only difference [Bb] is that our 7, which is on [D] our 2nd [Bbm] finger, is going to be lowered an extra half step.
[Bb] Now, one [G] interesting thing worth mentioning is [A] that when you move [B] the diminished chord by [G] minor 3rds,
in other words, if you move up 3 frets, up [E] 1, [A] 2, 3 and [F] then another 3, 1, [B] 2, 3, you have the same chord [Cm] with a different inversion.
_ _ [Eb] So that's a nice [B] tool for you to use when you [Eb] play a diminished chord.
Instead of staying on the [Cm] diminished chord right there, you have the option of going.
[Eb] _ _ _ _ _
Or, [A] why am I [G] moving from the [E] 6th string root to the 5th string root from G to E?
[Gm] Because I don't want to go [E] all the way to the 12th fret.
That would be a big [G] jump to play the E minor.
That's why we cover the shapes on [F]
6th and 5th string root.
[G] So, the G major 7 I'm going to play here.
[Em] The E minor 7 I'm going to play here.
[Abm] Now let's move down to example 2B.
It's the same thing, now with the swing feel.
1, 2, 1, 2, 3, [C] 4, _ _ [Am] _ _ _ [Dm] _
_ _ [G] _ _ [C] 1, 2, 3, 4.
[N] Let's do it again.
_ Let's move down to example 6C.
The same as the previous example, now with a bossa nova feel. _ _
_ [C] _ _ _ _ _ [Bb] _
One more [C] _ time.
[Bb] _ _ _
[Dm] _ _ _ [G] _ _ _ [C] _ _
[Em] _ _ _ _ Alright, we've [B] come to the end of this lesson.
But before we finish, [N] I would like to leave you with a very important tip.
Whenever you change chords, make sure that you choose the closest move.
I'm going to give you a few examples.
I hope you enjoyed this lesson.
And make sure to look out for the two next levels.
The intermediate level and the advanced level.
Thank you and I'll see you next