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Posted by: SonofDestiny Jul 27 2008, 12:48 PM

Hey guys,

I've been stuck with the same old chords and the same old chord progressions in every song I write. I want to do some new stuff now, but I don't know where to start.

How do you guys learn new chords? I have a pdf-file with every imagenable chord, but I don't know how to use it. There are SO many chords and there's no way I can learn them quickly without having a good method.

Can you recommend me some uncommon styles/bands http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-guitar/modern-metal-lesson/ that use comparable stuff like the first riff in this lesson?

Thanks in advance!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jul 27 2008, 03:11 PM

With what chords are you stuck man?

Usually when people say their stuck with certain chords, it's time for some theory learning. ALso check out my http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/misc-lessons/songwriting-lesson/. It may not be the style you're in, but try to figure out a concept of chordal progression and chordal replacement.

Posted by: JVM Jul 27 2008, 04:26 PM

I agree with Ivan. I think it might be time you start learning some theory. To start, learn about intervals http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=3285 and start learning how to build chords with triads http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=3342. These have been among the most valuable lessons in theory I've learned, so I highly recommend them Learn how to build your own chords whenever and wherever you want.

If you wanna keep going also be sure to check out http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_forum/index.php?showtopic=6408 and the rest too I have them bookmarked, personally.

Posted by: SonofDestiny Jul 27 2008, 04:28 PM

Basic open chords, some jazzy chords and powerchords.

Do you think it's advisable to print all these theorylessons and learn them without a guitar? (cos I'm gonna be in a car for a lot of hours next week )

Posted by: JVM Jul 27 2008, 04:32 PM

Yeah, I say its a great idea to do so, reading them will help a ton. In fact I would maybe bring a sheet or two with you with a fretboard (doesnt have to be accurate, just 4-5 frets on it) drawn on it so you can practice constructing chords. Draw a few of them in pen and then make chords over them in pencil. If you do your homework right you'll come back to your guitar with a much better understanding

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jul 27 2008, 04:35 PM

Yes its a very smart thing to do !!! (But make sure you are not the driver of that car though )

Posted by: SonofDestiny Jul 27 2008, 04:37 PM

Hahaha that's some great advice Bogdan

Is it really a matter of learning these things by heart? I mean, like the names of the semitones. Should I learn that like learning a language?

Oh by the way JVM, isn't there a place where I can download an empty chord diagram on GMC?