Target Notes For Guitar

The idea of Target Notes is an easy one to grasp: we're simply targeting specific notes over specific chords in a chord progression.

But if you haven't thought about it, or worked on the idea much it can be a bit confusing. Hopefully this lesson will provide a good starting point.

00:00 Introduction
02:36 Lesson
11:30 Wrap Up

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Thanks for watching!
Chris

[tubetdf]

There can never be enough videos (from you) on this topic. It's a lifelong study!

[jeremyp]

It always blows my mind how simply and well you teach music. Whenever I hit a rut, i re-watch your content, and each time time it connects the puzzle.
Thanks man.

[philday]

Chris I am sure you create many light bulb moments for many people.
You have a great talent for music and explaining it’s mysteries

[tone-glide]

I Love This!! The way you teach all of us is always Refreshing !! Simple explanation to make your playing sound complex! Always great stuff Chris! Thanks! as always!

[smoothpicker]

Im always grateful when you post a new lesson because i know before watching it that im going to get something useful from it. You explain things very well where others tend to over complicate things. Thanks!

[adriancodrea]

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[wayneanderson]

Great lesson. I can’t get enough teaching on triads lately. Thanks!

[masterbuilder]

Thanks Chris. Its always exciting seeing one of your lessons come up. Wishing you well and thanks again 💪

[jimmpanik]

As always, fantastic method to learn complex topics!

[brianwhite]

Thanks Chris! This and the one with Marty opened up my mind and got me over the hump.
I play by ear and these just opened up my mindset and allows me to play effortlessly up and down.

[Rickster]

Great stuff right there! Jam on!⚡️🎵🎶🎸
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[GrimpleGromble]

Oh my goodness, this is exactly what I needed. Thank you Chris!

[timsellsted]

Nice lesson Chris! A great exercise for analyzing a new progression and developing a solo!

[zentime]

At 6:40, are those just inversions of the chords you were playing already?

[joemendolera]

I love these vids! I’m learning a lot as a newbie guitar player!

[clayfinley]

Great lesson! Shows how to apply phrasing to target notes

[joycegrove]

Ooh I do enjoy a bit of Reggae! Great lesson, Chris!!!

[kdavis]

Mahalo for the excellent exercises and lesson!

[QBRX]

Thanks, much sounds better when you do it. I guess I just need to practice more.

[venturaVlogger]

That depends on the voicing of a certain tune or song which notes to hit in a given time