Thank you Lloyd! Appreciate your analysis of chord spelling!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63314 сағат бұрын
Thanks for that, I've taught this lesson privately over the years and still think it's an effective way to break down chord pictures.
@JazzStrat7813 күн бұрын
Great stuff as always my friend 👍🎸 best to you and yours
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63314 сағат бұрын
Thanks as always. L
@JazzStrat7813 күн бұрын
Great content my friend 🎸👍 thanks so much!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63314 сағат бұрын
I hope so, I'm trying. Hope you are well and thanks for your kind words. L
@kenhazlin58605 күн бұрын
Thanks for your guidance Lloyd!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63314 сағат бұрын
Hi Ken, feel free to ask questions and suggest what would help you as a video. All the best, L
@col22-zr4pd6 күн бұрын
How does tension and release work with making melodies is it the same as chords
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63315 сағат бұрын
That's a great question. Yes, tension and resolution is built in to melodic line as well as harmony. Take a 9th or a 13 as examples. A 9th is a tone above the tonic or tonal centre and its natural gravity is to fall to the tonal centre, if you prevent that it creates tension. These tensions are used all the time and should be recognised so that you can manipulate them either in melodic line or in supporting harmony. The same holds true for a 13 as another example, the 13 wants to fall to the strong 5th (12th). These colors and tensions are what make chords like add 9's, 13ths, 9ths, major 9's, add 6ths etc sound interesting and rich and the same goes for good melodic writing or improv. L
@col22-zr4pd6 күн бұрын
I cannot find the video you mentioned on the overtone series?
@dalepiwek7 күн бұрын
Lloyd I've been gone for a while it's time to get to your channel and like all the lessons I've missed😂 u rule brother🤘
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63316 сағат бұрын
Hey Dale, I thought you'd given up on me, good to hear you are well and thanks for your kind words as always. I'm at this point wondering which direction I should take in the Fall, any ideas? :) L
@kenhazlin58608 күн бұрын
Thank you Lloyd!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio63316 сағат бұрын
You're most welcome Ken. L
@Gardeniableed11 күн бұрын
That's a prs with what pickups?
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
Hey, It's actually a Tokai labelled Roxbury, about 20 years old with Joe Barden pickups. I've used it a lot in recording. Best L
@Gardeniableed10 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 sounds amazing!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
Hey, That's nice of you to say. The pickups are incredibly dynamic but I should add that I also use an Eleven Rack that is not in the shot and that through a Boss Katana that is miked with a good condenser. Best and thanks for the kind comment. L
@JazzStrat78116 күн бұрын
Wonderful explanation my friend 👍🎸 hope you are well and behaving yourself!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
Well is relative when you get to my age, as for behaving myself I'm getting better at that thank God. L
@JazzStrat78110 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 I'm right there with you on that 😁 thanks for all of the work that you put into these videos my friend
@JazzStrat78116 күн бұрын
Thanks as always Lloyd 🎸👍 your lessons are invaluable!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
Still sluggin' away I guess, I waffle between continuing or retiring. Best, L
@JazzStrat78110 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 I'm at a loss as to why your videos don't get more views. You're an outstanding teacher, I just don't get it
@JazzStrat78116 күн бұрын
Thanks Lloyd for all of the work that you put into these videos 👍🎸
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
My pleasure!
@cheryldavidson-yo1et17 күн бұрын
Thank you as always Lloyd. My music theory teacher❤
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633117 күн бұрын
That's very kind, as Eyore says: Thanks for noticing me. L
@kenhazlin586017 күн бұрын
Thank you Lloyd for your instructional videos.I inadvertently posted a comment incorrectly in the comment above.
@JazzStrat78119 күн бұрын
You are a video producing machine my friend 👍🎸 wonderful job as always!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633119 күн бұрын
An old V8 running with some leaks and in bad need of a tune up. but hey, thanks as always. L
@ccrider85319 күн бұрын
This is a wonderful, simple explanation of functional harmony. Well done!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633119 күн бұрын
It's comments like this that keep me going, thanks and glad it was of value to you. L
@kenhazlin586017 күн бұрын
Lloyd as always your videos are informative. Thank you! I wish I could help to give you direction for the singer/songwriter series. As you progress with the series hopefully I can offer a suggestion. I am going through your 4 books and learning from them. I appreciate you writing them.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
Hi Ken, sorry for the late reply, I missed your comment and have been a bit frazzled with grand kids visiting, YIKES. No worries with comments. I just shot a few more related functional harmony and theory videos that I hope you will find helpful. With this KZfaq format it's very difficult to provide material relevant to specific students obviously, for years I taught private lessons and could hear and play with the student while observing their progress. best, L
@hardly_ash20 күн бұрын
How many years have you been playing?
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633120 күн бұрын
Good Day, that's an interesting question. I started when I was 12 years old and had my first paying gig when I was 15. I had a few months here and there when I stepped away a bit but there were also many years when I played every day for 6 or more hours. So about 58 years would be fair to say, recording, on the road, teaching and playing different styles as a working career musician. best and thanks for your question. L
@hardly_ash18 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 Hello! you’re videos inspire me! I’ve been playing since I was 9-10 and I’m turning 21 this year, I’m self taught and up until a year or so ago I haven’t really played either other musicians. What is something you learned that helped you understand where the right notes are? Essentially what should I do to understand the fretboard Thank you Ash
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633110 күн бұрын
Hey Ash, thanks for that nice question. I think that the best place to start is by learning your C major scale in all positions on the fretboard because by learning that scale you will also apply that knowledge to every key as well as all the modes and minor scales. If I might, you many check out my book on scales on Amazon, it is under My Guitar Pal publishing. Also at the same time learning your triads is essential and I also have a book called Triads. Seriously, I read over your question again and I know you would benefit from both of those books, it sounds like you are just about in the right place in your development to get something from them. Best to you and thanks again, L
@kenhazlin586021 күн бұрын
Thank you Lloyd!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633120 күн бұрын
You are most welcome Ken, I hope this was of some value to you. best, L
@josedejesusmedelesromero475721 күн бұрын
Saludos from Ajijic Jalisco México Buen trabajo !
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633120 күн бұрын
Muchas gracias, me alegro que esto haya sido de utilidad para ti.
@cheryldavidson-yo1et21 күн бұрын
Yes. This was hard for me years ago when I tried to take music theory, but these videos, for some reason, are easier for me to grasp. Now perhaps, I am just more mature 😂 Lloyd, are the modes something you just need to memorize? Or do they follow a pattern, one from another? Am I making sense…???
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633120 күн бұрын
The modes are most relevant when you want to learn to improvise or write, remember that modes are just new scale sounds that also have their own individual harmonic structure. A Dorian mode for instance has a minor I chord and a major IV chord and a bVII major chord, these sounds are characteristics of this mode and are not found in the major scale. If your goal is to learn to write your own material with original melodies learning your modes is a must. If on the other hand you want to simply accompany yourself and cover already written material they are not as important. The music language and vocabulary is a deep topic especially when it comes to styles and composition and in my years of teaching in the "real" world I would develop a program for each student depending on their level and the direction they wanted to go. Doing a program of teaching modes within a compositional context would take months but not teaching modes to a committed student is a bit like teaching sailing in a row boat. best and thanks for your comments and questions. L
@cheryldavidson-yo1et21 күн бұрын
Yes. This was hard for me years ago when I tried to take music theory, but these videos, for some reason, are easier for me to grasp. Now perhaps, I am just more mature 😂 Lloyd, are the modes something you just need to memorize? Or do they follow a pattern, one from another? Am I making sense…???
@123zedizded22 күн бұрын
Newbie
@kenhazlin586023 күн бұрын
Thank you Lloyd. Always enjoy your teachings!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633123 күн бұрын
That's always good to hear, hope this opened up modal thinking a little bit. L
@JazzStrat78124 күн бұрын
I learned modes in a relative fashion years ago Lloyd but changed my thinking as you are teaching here. Truth be told I have done this with a good number of things I have learned and that has helped me so much. Thanks my friend 🎸👍
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633123 күн бұрын
Modes go deeper and deeper, they are fascinating and hope this may have opened up a new way of thinking. L
@JazzStrat78124 күн бұрын
Always great content Lloyd 👍🎸 hope you are doing well brother!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633123 күн бұрын
Hope it was relevant to you, it's a bit of a niche I think. best, L
@JazzStrat78126 күн бұрын
These lessons are so good and thorough my friend 🎸👍 hope you and yours are well, thanks so much for all that you do
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633123 күн бұрын
Thanks as always for the kind comments. Hope all is well. L
@cheryldavidson-yo1et26 күн бұрын
Thank you for this lesson !!!! So much value in your lessons as I’ve said in the past 😊👍🏻
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633126 күн бұрын
That's always nice to hear and thanks for your comments. If you don't mind my asking, what style are you leaning toward? Maybe I can direct a video in that direction. And, are you intending to accompany yourself singing? Best, L
@cheryldavidson-yo1et25 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 YES! I am - I’m actually a worship leader and singer and have done this for many years and at many churches, but always with a band or some type of instrument accompanying me. I’ve always wanted to play guitar, so bought by one several months ago and started learning …so, also self teaching. These lessons have been invaluable helping with learning scales etc. I watch nearly all of yours- many at this point are above my skill level, but I’ll get there. I find it harder to play and sing (keeping rhythm). But I like all types of music: gospel, classic rock, country…😊
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633125 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing that. As a career musician I too have been a music leader in 4 denominations with teams and choirs and special music and liturgical events coordination so I have an intimate understanding of the requirements in that area. I would suggest beginning with reading and memorizing simple chord charts and singing the melodies in order to carefully build a repertoire that you nurture. Do you use chord charts and what material have you used? Thanks again, L
@kenhazlin586026 күн бұрын
Thank you Lloyd! Great addition to follow along with your book! Do you recommend learning the 3 note per string pattern to play scales too or just stick to the scale patterns you are teaching?
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633126 күн бұрын
Hi Ken, Sweep picking scale (3 per string) forms can be viewed as a next step to the vertical scale forms in my book. These vertical forms will also lead to hybrid forms , that cross between adjacent positions and then to lateral 3 octave forms across the fretboard. I don't see a problem experimenting with sweep picking 3 to a string forms but the important thing is to develop muscle memory with the vertical forms to start. Repetition maybe 20 to 30 times on each when practicing. best, L
@kenhazlin586026 күн бұрын
Great advice. Thank s very much!
@donlessnau398328 күн бұрын
well done. nice explanation. thanks a lot. harmonic analysis is my favorite way to learn everything. It connects all facets of playing and theory. nice job.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633128 күн бұрын
Oh how I wish more players understood this, I thank you for your insightful and encouraging comment. L
@donlessnau398327 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 Question. I can't understand what's going on in bars 19 and 20. I can't figure it out. The rest of the song is simple but these two bars have me baffled. Is it some kind of convoluted, altered 3-6-2 to get to A-7 in bar 21? What do you think?
@lloydenglishguitarstudio633127 күн бұрын
Could you clarify, when you say bars 19 and 20 do you mean in the 2nd ending after taking the first ending? Are you talking about the 2nd ending? Thanks, L
@donlessnau398327 күн бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 I mean the B-7, E-7 and A7 progression at the end of the 5th line. Doesn't seem to belong to anything before or after.
@davekassel5531Ай бұрын
Great analysis. I had first listened to a couple of other harmonic analyses of this song on KZfaq, and was getting more and more confused by the discussions in them of the secondary dominant chords. Then I came upon this analysis. Lloyd really takes his time explaining it; and, as a result, he anticipated pretty much all of my questions. Now I understand for the first time that secondary dominant chords are all outside the diatonic scale. Somehow, I never put that together before. I think this will help in my own future analysis of these tunes.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Thanks for that kind comment. Accurate analysis is important, especially if you want to improvise and good improv should define the chords. I might add that paying attention to the leading tone that leads to each resolution is important. For instance in the Key of C a secondary dominant of A7 leading to Dm (the II chord) will now have a C# and that C# needs to be resolved to the tonic of the Dm chord, C# - D. Secondary Dominant chords are all about creating forward motion. Also, think of the Diatonic V chord of G7 as the "primary" dominant since it does not alter any of the notes of the scale. Also, each dominant 7 chord has a Tritone, the tritone and its resolution gives the 7 chord its character and function. Thanks again, L
@davekassel5531Ай бұрын
Yes, thanks. Your explanation of how the leading tones in primary and secondary dominant chords resolve to the root and the third of the tonic chord was also very clear in this video. In many harmonic analysis videos, I hear a lot of emphasis on the importance of voice leading without a clear explanation of what it really is.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Thanks Dave. In the now distant past I studied Harmony and Composition with some great private teachers. Guitarists often think visually and this is also a shortcoming in the pedagogy of the instrument, especially at the YT level. best and thanks again. L
@peterthibault6829Ай бұрын
Can we get a copy to print, please so we can work on it. Great song. Thanks.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Hey, you are welcome. You can get this by searching Google and typing in the title as Here's That Rainy Day lead sheet. Hope this helps. L
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
You're a wonderful teacher my friend 👍🎸 thanks so much!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
I'm coming to the conclusion that generally the audience doesn't want to learn about fundamentals like this, weird. L
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331You are really offering something here that's so valuable my friend. I'm totally confused as to why your views aren't as strong as I would think that they should be. That being said I am an old fart that is totally out of line with things that are popular in the world and honestly most happy in the slow lane 👍🎸 take good care of yourself Lloyd
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
Great analysis Lloyd 🎸👍 fantastic job as always, hope you and yours are well
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Glad it worked for you. l
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
Always loved this song 👍🎸 thanks Lloyd for this wonderful video, appreciate you my friend
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Yes, such a great tune and I heard George explain the lyric and it was tear jerking. L
@kenhazlin5860Ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Thanks Lloyd!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it was of value to you Ken. L
@kenhazlin5860Ай бұрын
Showing how to play 6/8 time is also helpful. Thank you!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Yes, feel 6/8 in two with strong beats on the 1 and 4. 6/8 is not found that much in Rock and Pop but is common in Celtic folk styles. L
@kenhazlin5860Ай бұрын
Thank you for your analysis. It will be interesting to learn the song using a capo.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
The capo actually plays a rather important role especially in Pop guitar, there are scores of well known rock/pop classics that come to life when you use the capo. The capo is a really powerful tool when used properly. Thanks Ken
@kenhazlin5860Ай бұрын
Thank you for helping all of us. Your content is instructive and comes from years of experience and expertise. We are fortunate.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
That's very kind of you to say Ken, thanks.
@SmokeslikelightningbandАй бұрын
Lloyd! I just wanted to give you a shout out and say I really appreciate you. I'm hired in on bass in a band, your musical teachings got me there! Still really enjoying your videos, sorry i haven't commented in awhile. Warm regards. -patrick leduc
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Hey Patrick, this comment lifted me up today and for that I thank you. Here is a little anecdote from teaching privately a number of years ago. I was teaching a young student a bass lesson, how to support by simply reading a chart and playing the roots of the chords. As the lesson progressed I played with the student and for a little bit began to enjoy myself musically and lost myself in a musical moment. I realized in that lesson that this student had lovely natural time and we were in perfect tune and because he was playing the roots of the chords there were no wrong notes. I was gigging regularly during that time and had played with a lot of bass players, mostly upright players, and was often uninspired. I realized with that student that playing the right notes in time with your ears open and with a supportive attitude actually made music. Thanks for your support and kindness. L
@cheryldavidson-yo1etАй бұрын
Hi Lloyd. Appreciate these lessons. I really hope there are folks out there looking at these videos. So valuable and wow what a savings not having to take college level music theory classes ! I’m new so, still working on older lessons but do still look at newer ones… also working through 2 of your actual books❤
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Well, in the interest of being real, there's not a day that goes by where I don't question whether to continue or not, it is truly comments like these that keep me going. YT is not really an educational platform and I must confess I am beginning to miss one on one teaching where I can experience the student and make music at the same time while witnessing results. Thank you sincerely for your kind support. L
@cheryldavidson-yo1etАй бұрын
@@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331 I can understand your perspective. Must be hard not knowing whether or not what you are doing is serving a purpose - that’s why I make the comments - to let you know!!! But I’m sure there are at least a few of us who really do APPRECIATE your efforts. I’m glad the videos are kept up as well so we can refer back to them. Good luck in your endeavors and I’m sure one day you’ll move in another direction. But for now again, a big THANK YOU!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Thanks Tons for that, you are absolutely right with comments, I'm totally in the dark without comments so I really appreciate the few I get. Thanks again, L
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
Wonderful video and teaching Lloyd 👍🎸 you're an amazing teacher
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
This is a tiny facet of one of my favourite topics, namely Tension and Resolution and Why? Tension and Resolution is a product of acoustical physics, it happens in the laws of nature. Have a great day. L
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
Great video my friend 🎸👍 I appreciate too all the work that you put in here
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Thanks, another attempt to try and create an atmosphere of thinking when playing even simple rhythm parts. In other words, what are the elements that make this song great? There is another unspoken topic here that is of great interest to me, George Martin, how much influence did he have in the arrangements and choice of harmonies. Given that he was a classically trained composer I have my suspicions that the influences were far greater than the average Beatles fan understands. l
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
Really great breakdown of an awesome song 👍🎸 bless you Lloyd for everything that you do here
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
I'm working on trying to integrate songs along with rhythm, melody and harmonic concepts, to tell you the truth, I'm not sure if many are getting that, is it me?
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
You are providing so much to the guitar players on youtube my friend 🎸👍 thanks so much
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
You know I'm a sucker for a kind comment.
@JazzStrat781Ай бұрын
Awesome lesson as always Lloyd 🎸👍 hope you are well my friend
@JackSauterАй бұрын
Excellent lesson. I started more intentional triad practice recently and it's helped a ton with my understanding of the fretboard. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and checking out your books. Thanks for sharing!
@francocasentieri932Ай бұрын
Hi there, I just found you today and subbed immediately. Very interesting stuff. In case of misspelling...I'm from another counry. 👋
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Thanks for your kind comment and hope you continue to find value on my channel.
@kenhazlin5860Ай бұрын
Very interesting! IThank you Lloyd!
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Yes Ken, it is interesting how tension is created. It is all related to Physics actually, the Harmonic Overtone Series, fascinating stuff. In other words our system of music has its foundations in natural laws. Have a great day. L
@jeffro.Ай бұрын
I have spent a lot of time lately using & playing triads, just because i know how useful they are. I develop my own melodies, then find the next chord nearby. But this seems like something i should perfect aa warmup. (This is one of the first Classical guitar songs i learned when i was teaching myself, including how to read music.)
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
That's really great to hear. It is probably apparent by my videos that I consider triads and their understanding to be hugely neglected with guitar players who are playing what is fundamentally a chordal instrument. I'm making an attempt at re-educating evolving players to learn to think in triads, no matter if you are playing in a pop band or jazz or classical, triads should be an essential and fundamental part of every guitarist's vocabulary. As for "reading" actual musical notation GOOD FOR YOU. I struggled to learn to read notation in my formative years but it sure was worth it. This idea that you can learn to play the instrument by deciphering TAB and looking at pictures is really just a lie. :) I hope I can continue to provide some value to those serious about learning the foundational fundamentals of learning to play this elegant polyphonic instrument. Best, L
@kenhazlin5860Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge Lloyd! You are appreciated.
@lloydenglishguitarstudio6331Ай бұрын
Thanks Ken yet again for taking the time to leave a kind comment, it's sure not the financial rewards that keep me going:) L