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Chord Creation

Group guitar class taught by Arianna Powell

1 hour per week · intermediate

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An 8 week boot camp for guitar chords: theory, triads, inversions, 7th chords, extensions and alterations. Learn how all chords are constructed and where to play them on the guitar. When you're making music, it’s helpful to know which colors you’re adding to your palate before you even begin. This course will demonstrate the vast array of chord choices and how to make interesting and unique progressions!

What's included

Video chat lessons

Learn and ask questions with Arianna Powell every week.

Lesson replays

Unlimited access to recordings from class.

Private community

Practice with people who share your love of guitar.

Taught by Arianna Powell
Teaching on Til since 2022

I’m a professional guitarist who has toured with artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Halsey, Dua Lipa, Black Eyed Peas, JJ Lin and Nick Jonas. While a sideman by trade, I’m passionate about solo guitar and reimagining popular songs for the instrument alone. I have a Bachelors degree in Music Education and I've taught hundreds of students over the last decade with a wide range of age and ability. I'm a lover of all genres from pop to jazz and rock to R&B!
What you'll do

Theory

Construct chords anywhere on the guitar by understanding music theory. Learn how different chords function within a key to inform your songwriting, chord melodies and/or music production choices!

Triads

Learn all basic chord qualities: major, minor, augmented & diminished. Learn to play in multiple locations on the fretboard.

7th Chords

Learn all 7th chord qualities: major 7, dominant 7, minor 7, half diminished 7, diminished 7 and some lesser used 7th chords including augmented major 7 and minor major 7 in various locations on the guitar.

Inversions

Learn first, second and third inversion chords and how to find them on the neck. Learn how to add them to your playing to add movement and interest.

Color Tones, Extensions and Alterations

Learn how to play sus2, sus4, 6, add9, 9th, 11th and 13th chords in various voicings on the guitar. Learn popular alterations like #11, b5, #5, b9, #9 chords and how to include them in your guitar playing to add tension and intrigue.

Composition and Improvisation

Learn to string together your own unique chord progressions to improve your songwriting, chord melodies, production and improvisation!

Who you are
You should have the ability to play basic open chord shapes and the ability to play some barre chords. Beginners are welcome but might find the class challenging. We will cover lots of music theory from the ground up, therefore you can begin the course with no knowledge at all!
What to bring
Just yourself and a guitar!

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