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Chord Transitions - Tips On How To Improve Changing From Chord To Chord

MikeyMayhem View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 03:41 AM
May 15 2013, 03:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 48 Joined: 13-May 13 From: Illinois, USA	Hiya folks! I have been recently working on Bear's beginner course 1. My current issue is changing from one chord to the next in a progression. In some instances it's easy, in others, not so much, like going from G to D. Is there any good advice for improving transitions? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Occupation: Graphic/Web Designer Gear: Ibanez RX-170 Lefty w/ Seymour Duncan Blackout PUs Ibanez SG Series Lefty Bass Peavey VK-100 Half Stack Boss ME-70 Processor MXR 10-band EQ, Fullbore Metal Distortion, and Classic OD

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klasaine View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 04:01 AM
May 15 2013, 04:01 AM	GMC:er Posts: 4.552 Joined: 30-December 12 From: Los Angeles, CA	While you're holding the G chord, look at your hand on the neck and visualize the D chord. Do not move to the D until you can absolutely see your hands forming it on the fingerboard. When you see it - then go to it. Try not to place your fingers individually. Ideally, you want them all to go down simultaneously (or as close to that as possible). You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ken Lasaine https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d

Gabriel Leopardi View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 04:32 AM
May 15 2013, 04:32 AM	Instructor Posts: 36.043 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Argentina	Klasaine is right. Visualizing where your fingers have to move is the way to go. Practice the movement between both chord many times, pay attention to where each finger will move and be patient. At first it seems impossible but after some days of practice you will notice big improvements. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons Do you need a Guitar Plan? Join Gab's Army Check my band:Cirse Check my soundcloud:Soundcloud Please subscribe to my:Youtube Channel

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 08:13 AM
May 15 2013, 08:13 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	I am working on this with a student here in Romania and I will come up with a little video for you to discuss this Stay tuned You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Darius Wave View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 09:26 AM
May 15 2013, 09:26 AM	Instructor Posts: 5.871 Joined: 29-November 12 From: Poland	Changing chords is mostly a matter of Your fingers getting used to the chord shapes. Fast changes practicing is a best way. Our fingers same as mind have some sort of memory - You can do some things without whinking about them. It works same with some solo licks. First You need to handle the chord change with Your mind - imagine where the fingers should be and wait to the last possible moment to skip there. Then try to switch the chords without watching the neck. You'll see that finally Your fingers will "remember" where to go You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my lessons and my instructor profile www.facebook.com/DariusWave www.youtube.pl/vavrzyn www.niebonie.pl www.jammingcherry.pl www.facebook.com/druzyna.wawrzyna

The Professor View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 09:39 AM
May 15 2013, 09:39 AM	Theory Instructor Posts: 888 Joined: 8-January 13 From: Manchester UK	I would just add, that sometimes the best thing to do is just pick 2 chords that are giving you trouble and go between those two chords, very slowly, until they are comfortable. Then add time/tempo and speed things up, but only when a slower tempo feels absolutely comfortable. From there, pick other chords to work in the same way, then maybe move on to 3 chords in the same exercise, just keeping the focus on the physical movement between chords, at a slow tempo, rather than trying to get things to a fast speed right away. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Ask me anything on the theory board. Follow my theory course. Check out my personal site

MikeyMayhem View Member Profile	May 15 2013, 03:02 PM
May 15 2013, 03:02 PM	GMC:er Posts: 48 Joined: 13-May 13 From: Illinois, USA	Alright! Sounds like a great idea for sure! I'll give a go and see what happens. Thanks!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Occupation: Graphic/Web Designer Gear: Ibanez RX-170 Lefty w/ Seymour Duncan Blackout PUs Ibanez SG Series Lefty Bass Peavey VK-100 Half Stack Boss ME-70 Processor MXR 10-band EQ, Fullbore Metal Distortion, and Classic OD

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	May 16 2013, 01:57 PM
May 16 2013, 01:57 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (MikeyMayhem @ May 15 2013, 02:02 PM) Alright! Sounds like a great idea for sure! I'll give a go and see what happens. Thanks!! Hey mate, why not give this a go? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

MikeyMayhem View Member Profile	May 16 2013, 05:42 PM
May 16 2013, 05:42 PM	GMC:er Posts: 48 Joined: 13-May 13 From: Illinois, USA	QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ May 16 2013, 12:57 PM) Hey mate, why not give this a go? This helps quite a lot!! One big issue for sure is that I am moving too far away from the fretboard when changing from one chord to the next. And with what you mentioned will help out a lot now that I got to see it in action. Thanks! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Occupation: Graphic/Web Designer Gear: Ibanez RX-170 Lefty w/ Seymour Duncan Blackout PUs Ibanez SG Series Lefty Bass Peavey VK-100 Half Stack Boss ME-70 Processor MXR 10-band EQ, Fullbore Metal Distortion, and Classic OD

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	May 17 2013, 08:57 AM
May 17 2013, 08:57 AM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	Always glad to help out a family member in need Please try it out and let me know how it goes You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

Bossie View Member Profile	May 17 2013, 10:24 PM
May 17 2013, 10:24 PM	GMC:er Posts: 628 Joined: 22-June 10 From: Belgium	Also you can put a capo on the fourth fret once in a while and practice from there...try it and you'll feel more confident as weird as it sounds.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Cosmin Lupu View Member Profile	May 18 2013, 12:15 PM
May 18 2013, 12:15 PM	Instructor Posts: 22.808 Joined: 14-June 10 From: Bucharest	QUOTE (Bossie @ May 17 2013, 09:24 PM) Also you can put a capo on the fourth fret once in a while and practice from there...try it and you'll feel more confident as weird as it sounds.. This is also a good idea - but make sure to shift it towards the nut, as you progress with your grip You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lessons We can work on YOUR GUITAR and MUSIC development TOGETHER. Write me a private message if you wish to! Please subscribe to my Youtube Channel Days Of Confusion Facebook Page Mozart Rocks My facebook page

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