Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck
Many beginning guitarists have learned the basics of open and movable chord shapes, but want to further expand this chord knowledge. In this course you’ll learn how to construct and play triads and basic 7th chords. You’ll start by creating major and minor triad inversions, and move on to power chords, drop-2 voicings, and learn how to substitute common chords to create a richer harmonic experience for listeners. Throughout the course, you will focus on the notes that chords are made up of, rather than the shape of individual chords.
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- Duration 10 hours
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Many beginning guitarists have learned the basics of open and movable chord shapes, but want to further expand this chord knowledge. In this course you’ll learn how to construct and play triads and basic 7th chords. You’ll start by creating major and minor triad inversions, and move on to power chords, drop-2 voicings, and learn how to substitute common chords to create a richer harmonic experience for listeners. Throughout the course, you will focus on the notes that chords are made up of, rather than the shape of individual chords. With this knowledge, you will be able to create inversions and different chord voicings up and down, and across the entire fretboard of the guitar, thus unlocking new ways of playing the guitar.Modules
Getting Started
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- What Are Your Goals?
5
Readings
- Welcome!
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Course Resources
- Earn A Course Certificate
- Submitting Your Projects
Triad Inversions
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6
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3
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- Triad Inversions
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Videos
- Lesson 1 Overview
- Technique Tips
- Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard
- Minor Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard Part 1
- Minor Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard Part 2
- Triad Inversions Across the Fretboard
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- Major Triad Inversions Up the Fretboard
- Triad Inversions Across the Freboard
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Playing Triads Up and Across the Fretboard
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1
Discussion
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1
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- SELF-ASSESSMENT: Major/Minor Triad Inversions
1
Discussions
- Project #1: Major/Minor Triad Inversions
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- Submitting Your Projects
Barre and Power Chords
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3
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3
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Barre Chords
3
Videos
- Lesson 2 Overview
- Power Chords: Big Sound, Two Tones
- Grooving with a Backing Track
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- Power Chords: Big Sound, Two Tones
- Barre Chords: Big Sound, Three or Four Tones
- Minor Barre Chords
Power Chords Exercise
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1
Discussion
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1
Assignment
1
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- SELF-ASSESSMENT: Power Chords
1
Discussions
- Project #2: Power Chords
Seventh Chords: Drop-2
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3
Videos
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3
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Chord Formula Quiz
3
Videos
- Lesson 3 Overview
- Drop-2 Voicings: Four Adjacent Strings
- Drop 2 Chord Qualities
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- Drop-2 and the Second Inversion
- One Thing in All Keys
- Dominant 7 Drop-2 Voicing Exercises
Practice Drop-2 Voicing
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1
Discussion
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Assignment
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- SELF-ASSESSMENT: Practice Drop-2 Voicing
1
Discussions
- Project #3: Drop-2 Voicings
Chord Substitutions, Diatonic Chords, and Gospel Chords
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4
Videos
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5
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Assignment
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- Chord Substitutions, Diatonic Chords, Gospel Triads
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Videos
- Lesson 4 Overview
- Technique Tips
- IIImin7 over Imaj7 in All Keys
- Gospel Chords
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- Chord Substitutions
- Substitute Chords for Major 7 Chords
- Replacing One Chord with Another: Dominant Chords and "Sub-Five"
- Sub-Five Dominant Chord Substitutions
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Gospel Chords Etude
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Gospel Triads Etude
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Explore advanced guitar techniques with "Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck" by Coursera. This professional-level course focuses on constructing and playing triads, basic 7th chords, power chords, and drop-2 voicings. Unlock new harmonic possibilities and master chord inversions across the fretboard. Ideal for expanding your chord knowledge, the course spans 600 minutes and offers Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for intermediate guitarists aiming to enrich their musical skills.
Rick Peckham