Music Theory For Guitar - I Didn't Understand CHORD Changes Until I Knew THIS

Join PDF Club to get the lesson PDFs & More! https://rickysguitar.com/getpdfclub Eyup FretHeads! This music theory lesson breaks down chord changes in the key of C major, teaching you how to navigate cadences and chord functions like tonic, subdominant, and dominant to level up your understanding of how chords work. You’ll learn practical tips to improve your transitions, understand musical punctuation like perfect and plagal cadences, and use the L7 grid to practice effectively. Whether you’re writing songs or training your ear, these techniques will help you practice, write and play with confidence. Chapters: 0:00 Intro to Chord Changes and Cadences 1:03 Understanding Tension and Release 2:28 Building Chords in C Major Scale 7:22 Circle of Thirds Explained 13:01 Primary and Secondary Triads 16:15 Chord Functions: Tonic, Subdominant, Dominant 22:38 Common Chord Progressions 37:46 Main Cadences (Perfect, Plagal, Imperfect) 45:14 Using the L7 Grid for Practice Visit https://rickysguitar.com/store for more learning resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rickysguitar Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rickysguitar Drop a comment with lesson suggestions, watch till the end, and check out PDF club! https://rickysguitar.com/getpdfclub #rickysguitar #chords #cadences 0011