Chord substitution tricks - 3 levels (guitar tutorial)

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Published 2024-04-13
Start by simplifying chords, then gradually re-complexify them by introducing colorful embellishments and alternate chords. We'll also explore some advanced concepts like secondary dominants and tritone substitutions.

   / @joyofguitar888  

0:00 Novice - Simplify
4:13 Basic - Safely Subbing
9:10 Pro - Artistic Subs
12:56 Meta - Less is More

ENJOY!

All Comments (12)
  • @user-lc8yc4cq5n
    As a classical music major from the 70's, this video put a smile on my face. Some great ideas for the guitar folks. I was a wind instrument guy, but still dabble in writing songs with the guitar. Nice insights, or should I say "hacks" nowadays.☺
  • @sqh365
    Brilliant videp thank you for all your effort and time ❤️
  • @lorenvguitar614
    Well done, this is perfect for my beginner campfire guitarist.
  • @roscius6204
    I'm a huge fan of the Meta style. Particularly when primarily playing lead, simple accents and underscoring the rhythm players chords keeps the mix clean and dynamic.
  • I’ve stopped about halfway through as there are so many good ideas here that they need unpacking. Also realised that , by your ranking, I’m not much more advanced than your “basic”level despite years of playing - and loads of chord subs!
  • @gumbilicious1
    I did a number of community theater gigs and there are slash chords all over the place. Many times they just don’t sound that good on guitar due to it’s limited range, they are often far too difficult to play reasonably and even more often would sound better voiced on the piano or have the bass cover the low end. Imo slash chords have limited use on guitar and are better served having other instruments cover them That being said, this was prob the case for this situation because a pianist was prob writing the music, a guitar player prob would have written slash chords that actually sound good on guitar
  • Background filler loops are TOO LOUD because they obscure your words.
  • @user-qm7nw7vd5s
    What’s with all that noise in the background? Hard to hear the talk, with that soundtrack. Correction, impossible to listen. Too bad, because the idea of the video is good. Too ANNOYING to continue.