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perfect fifth

FINALLY CRACKED! How (and why) to use the circle of fifths to learn every chord in ALL 12 keys…

by Jermaine Griggs · 27 comments

in Playing By Ear,Theory,Transposing Keys

Wow, what can I say…

I think I’ve started something here…

The last few weeks, I’ve been trying out a new format
by taking really good questions from students and not only
answering them personally, but sending them to our entire
mailing list.

This has resulted in a lot of love — and even MORE
questions from dedicated students all around the world. I’ve
received at least a good couple hundred questions that could
easily keep me busy sending responses like this for years…

But here’s one that made the top of the list. I think
you’ll really be helped by my reply to Tyler. It’s long but
packed with details. About 5 lessons in one.

PRINT THIS OUT because it really is *that* important.

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***Comment From Tyler N***

Hi Jermaine,

Dude, you are incredible. Your knowledge of theory is on
another planet. Thanks for what you do man, for real.

I’m trying to learn all 12 keys and I happen…

Here’s a method that’ll make your chords more powerful

by Jermaine Griggs · 18 comments

in Chords & Progressions

powerchord.jpgThis post won’t be long. In fact, it’ll be real simple. If you’ve always wondered how to make your chords sound full, here’s a strategy you can start implementing right away. If you already do this, then you’ll enjoy this as a review.

Power chords are basically made up of a perfect fifth interval. Some refer to it as a dyad since it’s really only two notes (the more commonly “triad” is a three-note chord)… [more]

Easy Ways To Play Minor Chords On Your Guitar….

by Jermaine Griggs · 19 comments

in Basics & Fundamentals

In order to learn to play the guitar, you need to first gain knowledge about the basic chords.

A quick study on intervals

by Jermaine Griggs · 4 comments

in Theory

In this lesson, we will study major and minor intervals. Believe it or not, by knowing just these two intervals, you can play major triads, minor triads, seventh chords, diminished chords, augmented chords and more…