Master advanced guitar chord construction and inversions. Learn to play triads, 7th chords, and create rich voicings across the fretboard.
Master advanced guitar chord construction and inversions. Learn to play triads, 7th chords, and create rich voicings across the fretboard.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full How to Play Guitar Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Look at a lead sheet and play chord voicings
Construct triads, 7th chords, and inversions
Play various chord qualities including major, minor, and dominant 7
Master drop-2 voicings and chord substitutions
Create advanced harmonic progressions
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.68 Hours PreRecorded video
8 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on expanding chord knowledge beyond basic shapes. Students learn to construct and play triads, 7th chords, and their inversions across the entire fretboard. The curriculum covers major and minor triad inversions, power chords, drop-2 voicings, and chord substitutions. Through practical exercises and theory application, students develop the ability to create richer harmonic experiences and gain complete fretboard mastery.
Welcome to Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck!
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Triad Inversions
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Barre and Power Chords
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Seventh Chords: Drop-2
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Chord Substitutions, Diatonic Chords, and Gospel Chords
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Renowned Jazz Guitarist and Educator
Rick Peckham is an internationally recognized jazz guitarist and educator, currently serving as a full-time professor in the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, where he has been a faculty member since 1986. He has presented performances and clinics across six continents, showcasing his expertise in a unique blend of styles, including jazz, rock, blues, fusion, and country fingerstyle. His album Left End, recorded with drummer Jim Black and bassist Tony Scherr, was named one of the best releases of 2005 by DownBeat magazine. Throughout his career, Rick has coached numerous successful Berklee alumni, including Lionel Loueke and Lage Lund, and has organized honorary doctoral tributes for jazz legends such as Roy Haynes and John Scofield. He has authored influential works, including the award-winning online courses Berklee Guitar Chords 101 and Berklee Guitar Chords 201, along with several published books like the Berklee Jazz Guitar Dictionary. Rick's dedication to teaching and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of musicians continue to make a significant impact in the world of music education.
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