The Importance of NON-Chord Tones (and how to use them)

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In this video, I explain the different types of non-chord tones and how to use them.

 

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🕛 Video Content Outline

0:00 - About non-chord tones
2:36 - Passing tone
3:49 - Neighbor tone
4:21 - Appoggiatura
4:54 - Escape tone
5:50 - Anticipation
6:18 - Suspension
7:56 - Retardation
8:46 - Song examples
13:17 - Arpeggio shapes (FREE PDF)

 

🔗 Links & Lessons Mentioned

🎸 Chord tone improv series
🎸 Beginner guitar course
🎸 FREE Arpeggio Shapes Pack for targeting chord tones when soloing

 

💬 Lesson Description

After we understand the importance of chord tones, the next step is to understand how we can use non-chord tones.
In this lesson, I walk through the official terms for non-chord tones in classical music theory analysis.
In classical composition classes, non-chord tones are referred to with these specific names.
I give examples of a few well known songs, along with sheet music for us to see which melody notes are non-chord tones.
I hope you enjoy this lesson about non-chord tones and find it beneficial.
Let me know what you think in the comments.
Thanks! :)
- Jared

 

🎸 FREE Arpeggio Shapes Pack for targeting chord tones when soloing

 

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