The Course
I designed this course to help beginner and intermediate guitar players who often wonder which chords belong to which keys. Many of my private students frequently ask, "Which chords work well together?" This course will provide clear answers to those questions, specifically focusing on writing in a minor key.
Unlock the emotive power of music by delving into the captivating world of minor key chord progressions! This course takes you on a journey through the fundamentals of music theory, specifically tailoring your experience to the unique characteristics and moods of minor keys.
What you will learn
- Diatonic chords in A minor and you get a chord chart that shows you the diatonic chords in all 12 keys
- Music theory behind diatonic chords
- How to play the diatonic chords in A minor
- How to create a chord progression in a minor key
- How to play several chord progressions I create for you
- Learn about secondary dominants
- I show you how I use my custom diatonic chord chart in A minor to easily create some chord progressions
Charts you get with this class:
- Diatonic chords for Aeolian (minor) PDF
- Diatonic chords for Ionian (major - just throwing this in for fun) PDF
- Common open chords PDF
- 6th string barre chords PDF
- 5th string barre chords PDF
- Writing a chord progression worksheet PDF
- 12 bar blues in a guitar tab PDF
Curriculum
Your instructor
I'm Chris Rupp, not just a guitar instructor but a dedicated craftsman in the fine art of music-making, with a specialization in the emotive realm of minor key progressions. As the founder of GuitArmy and a Berklee College of Music alumnus, I bring over two decades of rich, hands-on teaching experience. My passion for guitar has led me to guide more than 35,000 individual lessons, touching the strings and hearts of students across the globe through personalized live Zoom sessions and meticulously crafted online courses.
With a vibrant online community of over 300,000 followers, my teaching ethos is steeped in not only imparting technical skills but also in fostering a deeper connection with the guitar as an emotional conduit. I am enthralled with the intricate dance of notes within a minor key and am committed to helping my students discover their unique voice within its nuanced shades. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock the expressive potential that lies within the chords and melodies of the guitar.