Inverted Guitar Chords - Guitar chord inversions explained

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This week's lesson is on inverted guitar chords and I explain the real meaning behind guitar chord inversions. ➡ Get my FREE, awesome chord-tone theory chord chart → bit.ly/32UF6cQ
Weekly Lesson #64
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Lesson Content Outline with Timestamp Links:
0:00 - Introduction
0:18 - Definition & history of chord inversions
1:01 - Two ways to find guitar chord inversions
2:23 - Shapes of inverted guitar chords vs inversion function
3:33 - Chord inversions written as slash chords
4:19 - Inversions Example #1: Don’t Think Twice
5:39 - Inversions Example #2: You’ve Got A Friend in Me
6:55 - Inversions Example #3: In My Life by The Beatles
8:17 - Inversions Example #4: My Funny Valentine
9:53 - Inversions Example #5: Study in A by Carcassi
10:53 - Inversions Example #6: The Neighbor IV Chord
12:10 - Shapes of dominant 7 inverted guitar chords
13:26 - Outro / Next Lessons
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Lesson Description:
There's a common misconception about guitar inverted chords. Yes, we can practice chord shapes that don't have the root on the bottom-which means they're inverted guitar chords right? Well... Yes and no. If simply viewed as guitar chord inversion shapes on the fretboard, then yes. But inversion guitar chords that are just shapes don't always function as true chord inversions in the overall sound of the music. In this week's lesson I explain the difference. I'm excited to share this video with you because there are so many great music examples to draw from!
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Using inverted guitar chords allows us to connect the bottom voice of the harmony melodically much like treating each of our strings as a choir or an orchestra but on the guitar. Inverted chords aren’t always just shapes on the fretboard, but can function to move the overall sound of the music in a specific way. But both ways are still great to practice :)
I hope you enjoyed this lesson and found it beneficial. Let me know what you thought. Thanks! :)
- Jared
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@soundguitar 3 жыл бұрын

➡ Get my FREE, awesome chord-tone theory chord chart → bit.ly/32UF6cQ

@tahtahdestinedforgreatness5752 11 ай бұрын

@soundguitar I'm curious. So are inversions passing chords??

@garethedwards4739 3 ай бұрын

@@tahtahdestinedforgreatness5752inversions are essentially the same chords but the notes are ordered differently. Eg: R35 would be your standard chord 35R would be 1st inversion 5R3 would be 2nd inversion 😊 They are all the same chord but having either the 3rd or 5th on top gives that particular chord a different sound/feel 😊

@MaloneysDigest 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been playing 23 years, self taught. Been trying to understand theory, intervals and inversions lately. This was a fascinating breakdown of songs I play and hear often. I often say, you just need to be shown something small that opens up a window into a whole new world of playing. Excellently presented and great that you show the chord boxes too!

@MrFuzzleupagus 2 жыл бұрын

Dude… you have the most calmest, chillest voice in guitar instructional videos.

@joshl.8950 5 ай бұрын

"Excuse the singing" ( 8:00 ) ... I'd like to argue that the beauty of your voice is in the delicateness and in the *subtlety* ( 6:20 ) Don't ever apologize for such a great voice

@soundguitar 5 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much! :)

@Dave-nm3xc 6 күн бұрын

Im glad i found your channel. Your presentation makes the lesson so easy to actually understand and implement immediately.

@tonyarnold9784 3 ай бұрын

As someone whose just begun playing and watching a multitude of KZfaq guides, this is the most inspring.

@catsven1973 Жыл бұрын

one thought...what a "cool" great teacher I can get after 25 years of noodeling around for nothing. or at least what I felt after having watched this great tutorial ...thanks a lot Sir.

@joshl.8950 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the calm, almost ASMR-like vibe and not the "SLAP THAT BELL" kind of KZfaq schtick of so many other vids. I don't feel on edge immediately when watching this.

@soundguitar 5 ай бұрын

That means a lot! Thanks and I'm glad you like the vibe

@joshl.8950 5 ай бұрын

@@soundguitar thank you. Your lesson helped me apply things I've understood theoretically for a couple of decades, but just now am truly becoming able to apply practically. For that I thank you sincerely. 🙏

@cany2816 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I am a self taught guitarist and not the best one. There are other videos that tell you that triads and inversions are important and so I can play them and understand the shapes. But what I didn't get up until this point was how you can use them for voicing and how beautiful this can be. And even though I would say that the guitar is a bit too quite, when you sing at least, the combination of singing and playing really helps me to understand the importance even better. Thank you very much !

@soundguitar 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that this helped fill in some info for you! Thanks for the feedback. It's helpful to hear your thoughts on the guitar being a bit too quiet too - I agree, and I will adjust accordingly in the future. Cheers! -Jared

@Dave-nm3xc 6 күн бұрын

Thanks. I've been trying to incorporate this style of playing into my playing. You play great!

@oliverk191 Жыл бұрын

So funny learnt this "technique" from my dad it was the only method he had when he was gigging and someone asked him if he new how to play a certain song. No phones no internet so he would have to hum the melody and find the chords.

@danherdautz9988 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings to the teacher and everyone, good teaching, good teacher.

@soundguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks! :)

@piratechauvelin Жыл бұрын

I know practically nothing about music, basically a three chord guitarist. Just found this video - absolutely loved your breakdown and how you presented it. Such a neat presentation, thank you!

@soundguitar Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

@MrXanxabar 6 ай бұрын

This is explained so well. Thanks you!

@UMMeshmesh1982 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful guitar teacher, would love more breaking down of famous songs that has such unique chords progressing

@TheArtofGuitar Жыл бұрын

Great lesson!

@soundguitar Жыл бұрын

Whoa, Mike! So amazing to see a comment from you here. I’m a huge fan!! Love your channel! 💛💛💛 thanks for stopping by :) - Jared

@bezgin78 10 ай бұрын

A great video! Beauty in inversions...

@timlockman Жыл бұрын

Great examples!

@ericmintz6689 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice explanation of chord inversions with great examples. Please explain that quick 7-chord progression you play in the very beginning of the video. It does indeed sound so sophisticated!

@soundguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking, Eric! That's a great idea for a video of it's own. I'll make that lesson soon explaining exactly that progression from the intro of this video. Stay tuned :) -Jared **

@GRJ-uz7kf 2 жыл бұрын

One of the few teachers who thinks nothing of knocking off a classical progression on a Telecaster.

@citizenjim8727 10 ай бұрын

good stuff yo!

@joesantos5799 Жыл бұрын

The best maestro! I like the way you explain

@soundguitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe! 🙏

@citizenjim8727 10 ай бұрын

good stuff!

@tomm1tch Жыл бұрын

Your guitar tone is wonderful

@spectralprism3225 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🙏

@austinskillings4550 Жыл бұрын

Please make a video about inversion shapes! That would be awesome! 😍

@vincej151 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson - I'm getting so much out of your site. Your delivery is so personal. It's like having a collection of personal zoom lessons. One of my all time favourite tunes which I would love to be able to play on guitar is Mozart's Clarinet Concerto II Adagio, as arranged by William Haviland for piano. He employs the exact technique your are describing in your video - a descending voice. I love the simplicity of his arrangement. As per earlier comments - My goal is *not* to find lead sheets, but rather hear a tune and apply my own chord harmony. I have a long way to go.

@soundguitar 2 жыл бұрын

I love that goal! Great to hear. And I'm so glad you're enjoying the lessons. I love that they feel like private video lessons. That's my goal with them so I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for the comment! ~~ Jared

@cleisonsantos6547 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍

@soundguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! :)

@ssj4achilles57 Жыл бұрын

Using inversions really does help with singing.

@pulnb Жыл бұрын

A great example of the neighboring fourth chord is Kathy’s Song by Simon and Garfunkel. It shows up in a few of their songs- Paul Simon really liked that sound..

@joyboy66647 6 ай бұрын

Thank man you help me a lot for creating my song, i believe my song will be amazing like SYNYSTER GATES song in A7X🤲

@marchallaert7372 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful lesson. PS your singing is very nice.

@soundguitar 5 ай бұрын

Aw, thanks! :)

@raynermenezes1503 3 жыл бұрын

This series is epic , you've got a sub in me

@soundguitar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you like it! :)

@calthomas3 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeaaaa -well presented I appreciate your approach but I replied here as Rayner stated it perfectly :-)

@TruthGuitar 3 жыл бұрын

This is so good man...INVERSION MASTER! New channel name ideas...just kidding. Also..Unicycle video please...that Carcassi piece was the first i ever learned...so many memories

@soundguitar 3 жыл бұрын

HAHA thanks Joel! The unicycle will come into play when you least expect it hahahahahaha :)

@TroyGrady57 Жыл бұрын

That last A/D is the main riff to Elvis Preslys song called , In The Getto among many, many more songs. I'm pretty sure Mac Davis wrote the song Elvis made a hit ,his last hit in fact,

@DJWERORAM Ай бұрын

I thought the first example would be "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac :(

@zolbooenkhjargal2670 Жыл бұрын

Hello What are you putting on your fingers? i need that 😄

@padawanjesus Жыл бұрын

do you have a playlsit of just all of your lessons?

@andymurdock3602 Жыл бұрын

Could you explain line cliches pls. Are they the same as inversions?

@tahtahdestinedforgreatness5752 11 ай бұрын

Im curious? Are inversions considered passing chords? Thanks for the help in advance.

@StarDarkAshes Жыл бұрын

I noticed that there’s no mention of the order of the notes on the top and to my ear it sounds different whether the fifth or the third in an inverted triad is on the very top. There’s always a mention of the bass note obviously. Must be some really deep theory

@666cornholio666 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm just stupid, but I don't understand why the D chord is 5-3-1. Where did those numbers come from?

@soundguitar 2 жыл бұрын

When I said 5-1-3? Those are the chord tones of the D chord shape from the lowest fretted note (fret 2, string 3) to the highest fretted note (fret 2, string 1).

@marcusstoll6258 Жыл бұрын

A day in my live: A E/G# I F#m A/G I D/F# Dm/F I A/E A I 😊

@Vagdagger69 5 ай бұрын

This dude… Sings like John Lennon “Excuse the singing, it’s for context”

@robbiegarnz7732 2 ай бұрын

Good info but too much too fast. Half the time I can’t see where his hands are going nor can I make out the tab.

@ArtistformerlyknownasBret 2 ай бұрын

Tap the video, tap the settings Icon, select Playback speed, adjust video speed. I use it all the time. 👍

@athenaproductions950 9 ай бұрын

Finaly my questions answered: why does the guitar have so many frets? And the next question.... Why am I not using them? But, in order to fully understand this answer, many hours pf practice and study await.😮🤔