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January 2013 Video Tip–Build By Breaking (Chords that is)


January 2013 Video Tip–Build By Breaking (Chords that is)

Friday, January 11th, 2013

Tired of just strumming chords? Here’s a quick tip of the pros on creating funky, memorable guitar parts by breaking the chord apart into its individual chord tones. Enjoy! -Steve

25 Responses to “January 2013 Video Tip–Build By Breaking (Chords that is)”

  1. JLO_Swede Says:

    Love those thirds.
    Makes it sound like a million bucks.

  2. Eric H Says:

    Great tip Steve! I can’t wait to start using this.

  3. Jim Says:

    Mate,
    Any chance of a pdf notation, or is this the subject of your next series?

  4. Bobbyvee Says:

    Time to learn those notes outside the first position

  5. BunkSquawk Says:

    Brilliant Steve, make’s the simple sound endlessly complex. Loved the sound of those thirds. Will definitely be using heeding this advice.

  6. eagle2x Says:

    Way to go, Steve. Great use and tribute to Paul Jackson, Jr.’s trick! As always excellent job teaching to us.

  7. Jim Johnston Says:

    Loved the tip Steve – great to get us thinking beyond the third fret!

  8. Steve Abbott Says:

    Thanks Steve! I really look forward to these mini lessons. I have 4 of your guitar courses and really appreciate the fact that I have you as my instructor, when I want, where I want and I don’t have to pay a monthly fee for personal lessons. I have learned more already then I did with 2 years of expensive lessons. I’m 64 and learning guitar all over again and doing my art (see website) makes my retirement very enjoyable. Way to go!

  9. greg otto Says:

    Very good tip video. Will be fun to work on.

    Greg

  10. Terry Says:

    Steve, I believe you have just explained to me why I want to learn this beautiful instrument. Now this really does look fun and talk about taking something to a whole new level.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Terry

  11. Peter Says:

    It kills me to watch Steve….I sound worse than ever but will keep trying.

  12. Eric Says:

    Man, watching you play brings me joy Steve. Working through the L&M Guitar course now, seeing steady improvement and look forward to the day when my own playing brings me such joy!

  13. Joe Buck Says:

    Steve Krenz – simply the best!!!

  14. Bob Federico Says:

    I started going through your lessons a year ago,,making steady progress,,,at 55, you can teach an old dog new tricks,,,it just takes longer,,,but i love your courses and now these video tips bring it together, thanks

  15. Bob Says:

    That is super, even for an old man of 76 it works,not as good as you be I can do it.

  16. Dennis Kibbey Says:

    Clicked on Watch the Video and all I got was a black screen.

  17. Tony Carroll Says:

    I really found it very helpful just wish I play better.

  18. Albert .a Says:

    That was amazing,what can you do with just few notes.,tnx

  19. tedm Says:

    thanks for the tip Steve …. seems so obvious, but sound GREAT !! and so many options.

  20. Chet K Says:

    Video only lasted for just over a minute.
    was not able to view to the end.

    what i saw was very helpful

    thanks for sharing!

  21. Hal Says:

    This tip is very powerful. Thanks, Steve.

  22. Julia Schaefer Says:

    Great trick I can’t wait to try it out! I love watching and listening to you play Steve! I just received your Learn and Master the Guitar course as a Christmas gift, and am progressing-you are a wonderful teacher! My dad, age 85 has been playing guitar since he was a kid, self taught, great musician, and when i go see him on weekends we play together-great joy!

  23. Peter Says:

    Thanks Steve, great stuff. I look forward to your tips each month. Always useful and achievable with a bit of work.

  24. David Says:

    Love it Steve! Makes me wanna grab my guitar and play around with those thirds, see ya later…

  25. Kody King Says:

    Its really hard to see what is happening but other than that I’ve always wanted to do this.

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