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Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

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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Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

This course includes

9 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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

Guitar
Music Theory
Chord Voicings
Music Notation
Triad Inversions
Seventh Chords
Chord Substitutions
Drop-2 Voicings
Power Chords
Music Performance

This course includes:

0.68 Hours PreRecorded video

8 assignments

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FullTime access

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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

Rick Peckham
Rick Peckham

4.9 rating

17 Reviews

13,529 Students

1 Course

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.

Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

This course includes

9 Hours

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

Free course

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