Emotional Chords Blueprint
The Interval that Makes you Cry
Hey guys, today I will show you how you can create emotional chords on the guitar.
This is a fascinating topic because emotional chords are extremely melodic and can be used in many different contests.
We will analyze a straightforward chord progression and “Emotionalize” the chords using the number one emotional interval.
The chord progression is Em – D – C – G – D/F#, and the number one sentimental interval we will focus on is the Major and Minor 3rd.
Let get into details.
The Video Lesson
The 6 Emotional Chord Progressions
How to Create Emotional Chords
The Interval that Does it All
One interval in music really works when it comes to sentimental chords, and this is the major and minor 3rd.
Both major or minor 3rd is indeed a really “Emotional” interval, and the guitar melody you are learning right now is the exact example.
But what exactly is an interval of a 3rd in music.
The Distance Between two Notes
An interval in music is the distance between two notes.
One of the most sentimental/emotional intervals is the major and minor 3rd.
Let’s get into Details.
Let me show you what this chord progression is made up of.
- The first chord, E minor, is played with E (The root note) and G (minor 3rd)
- The second chord, D major, is played with D (The root note) and F# (major 3rd)
- The third chord, C major, is played with C (Root note) and E (major 3rd)
- The 4th chord, G major, is played with the G (The root note) and B (major 3rd)
Major or Minor 3rd?
It isn’t a coincidence that this chord progression sounds super emotional. The first four notes of the melody are either a major or minor 3rd interval.
The question is, which 3rd works best? Major or Minor?
You will be happy to know that they both works amazingly well.
You will apply this concept for both major and minor chords using both major 3rd and minor 3rd.
The Full Tab
My Thoughts
I personally love these types of chords. Not just knowing how to play them but where they come from.
There is a good number of guitar players and musicians in general who think that learning music theory will take away their musicality and creativity.
I think the opposite.
It feels amazing to play with the flow, following my emotions without thinking about any theory concept, and then sit down and analyze what I play.
I constantly learn and improve myself because I know what I play; therefore, I can improve it, change it, and make it different every time I play.
So I say: Try to learn as much music theory as possible to analyze what you play and take it to the next level.
Do that, and you will fast forward years of learning.
Let me know what you think in the comment section down below.