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First things first, what are chord tones? In a nutshell, they’re the notes that make up a chord. Let’s say you’re playing a C major chord. The notes in that chord are C, E, and G. These are your chord tones, and they’re going to be your best friends when you’re crafting a solo.
Why use chord tones? Well, they always sound good over the chord they belong to. They’re like the safety net of soloing. No matter what, if you hit a chord tone while the band is playing that chord, it’ll sound great. It’s a fantastic way to make your solos sound musical and connected to the song.
Start by getting familiar with your chords. Take a basic chord, like C major, and find where the C, E, and G notes are on the fretboard. A great way to do this is to play the chord, then pick out each note individually. Try finding those notes in different positions up and down the neck.
Once you’ve got that down, it’s time to start soloing. Begin by playing a simple C major chord. Then, pick out the individual notes of that chord. Maybe start with a C note on the third fret of the A string, then jump to an E note on the second fret of the D string, and finally hit a G note on the open G string. Play around with these notes in different orders and rhythms.
Don’t be afraid to get creative. Add some bends, slides, or hammer-ons and pull-offs. These little tricks can add a lot of personality to your solo. And remember, it’s not about playing fast or cramming in as many notes as possible. Focus on making each note count and giving it some feeling.
As you get more comfortable, start doing this with other chords. Take a G major chord (G, B, D) or an A minor chord (A, C, E) and find those notes on the fretboard. Practice soloing over these chords using their chord tones.
A great exercise is to play a simple chord progression, like C - G - Am - F, and solo over it using the chord tones of each chord as it comes up. This will help you get used to changing chords and finding the right notes on the fly.
Lastly, listen to some of your favorite guitarists and pay attention to how they use chord tones in their solos. You’ll start to notice that the really great solos often stick close to the chord tones, with a few extra notes thrown in for flavor.
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Chord Tones in One Position
6:08 - Two Postions
11:08 - Three Positions
15:35 - Review
16:46 - Outro
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