I played over each chord, 1 chord per day and nailed down a handful of melodies for that chord in that position. Starting with chord intervals, then triads, then arpeggios the the underlying scale for each chord. Once I nailed a couple for each chord, I then started stitching them together, noticing where I was on beat 4 and picking up the next chord on that same string a couple frets above/below so as to not make a massive interval jump when changing chords but instead puck the chord up as close to the last chord as possible. Noticing that across multiple common chord changes, hearing it, practicing it I think is the game changer that gets me to the final frontier. Hell to the mother trucking yeah!
Outlining Changes w/ Chord Tones
In this masterclass, Jack Ruch delves into the nuances of guitar playing, focusing particularly on outlining chord changes and targeting chord tones. He emphasizes the importance of integrating practice elements like arpeggios and scale patterns into actual songs to make learning more contextual and meaningful. Jack uses a mix of theoretical explanation and practical demonstration to show how to navigate through chord progressions, highlighting how to make music more melodic and expressive by targeting specific chord tones.
Throughout the video, Jack provides examples using a variety of chord progressions from different songs, illustrating how to apply the discussed concepts in real musical settings. He demonstrates how targeting the third of each chord can significantly enhance the melodic quality of improvisation. By using a looper to play chord progressions, Jack is able to solo over them in real-time, showcasing the practical application of targeting chord tones and using arpeggio shapes to outline chord changes seamlessly.
Moreover, Jack encourages viewers to practice these techniques within the context of songs they are currently learning, making the practice more engaging and directly applicable to their musical endeavors. He suggests printing out arpeggio patterns and working through them across the fretboard as a method to internalize these concepts. The masterclass concludes with Jack expressing hope for better weather and encouraging viewers to stay warm and continue practicing their guitar skills.
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Playing changes: I can play what you play by ear. I can break down the chords and how the melody relates to the chords. I know my arpeggios and triads. But put the plane in flight and my brain doesn’t see the chords fast enough to play the changes.
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Instructor
Jack Ruch
Perhaps you remember seeing the video above titled “THIS MAN is my favorite guitar player in the world right now.”
Well nothing has changed. Jack Ruch is quite simply THE player I’m aspiring to become, and he embodies EVERYTHING that I try and teach on Guitargate.
From his buttery lines and perfect voice leading - to his beyond tasteful chord tone soloing - Jack is quite simply astounding. And he absolutely KILLS live. A total professional & Nashville staple, Jack will be teaching you all of the things that he uses in real life, each and every night. You know: TRIADS, CHORD TONES, & MELODIES!