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stacking chords

What every musician should know about “chord stacking”…

by Jermaine Griggs · 6 comments

in Chords & Progressions

So you want to play big, fancy chords! Who doesn’t?

stacking1-small.jpgAnd yesterday, I pointed you in the right direction. We got introduced to polychords, which are essentially big chords made from two or more smaller ones.

Today, we’re going to take it a step further. Rather than stack “common” chords on top of each other, we’re going to see what happens when we venture outside the norm…

Now you can play big chords without having to memorize anything

by Jermaine Griggs · 14 comments

in Chords & Progressions

stackingsmall.jpgOn yesterday’s radio show, I got a question from a fellow in Vallejo, California about polychords. So today, I just want to take a second to explain what polychords are for those of you who missed the show.

First, it’s helpful to note what the word “poly” means. It’s a greek prefix, meaning “many” so that should give us a hint as to what polychords are…

The Power Of Using Superimposed Chords

by Jermaine Griggs · 7 comments

in Chords & Progressions

At first look, the word “superimposition” may sound like a complex concept… but I assure you, it is easier than it looks! For a chord to be superimposed on top of another chord means just that! Usually, you’d play one particular chord on your left hand while playing another chord on your right (both at [...]