RGS Live #70 | Q&A - Diminished vs Half Diminished Chords - Uses and Differences

The hot topic of discussion was over a question I received from a RGS member about the difference between and uses of diminished and half-diminished chords. Not only are those chords a blast to play, but they have this hauntingly beautiful sound that adds intrigue to any piece of music.

Here is a FREE download for some guitar tab exercises on playing both diminished and half-diminished chords, enjoy!

In addition to that great question we discussed other burning guitar topics like, tips for playing the F chord, what are some exercises for changing between open and barre chords, and suggestions for getting used to playing with a guitar pick, plus much more!

Don’t fret (no pun intended) if you missed out on this latest RGS live Q&A session. We will see you next month, same time same place on Thursday June 1st at 12 pm PDT/ 3 pm EDT. Here is the link to save that live session to your calendars!

Switching Between Barre And Open (MEMBER) >> – Easily learn how to transition smoothly between barre and open chords with this lesson.
How To Use A Pick(MEMBER) >> – Knowing how to properly hold a pick will make a huge difference in your guitar playing. Get my instructions here!
How To Keep Your Pick From Slipping (MEMBER) >> – Here are some helpful tips and links on great products to help keep your pick from slipping out of your fingers while playing.
Cakewalk – Tutorial for Beginners in 13 MINUTES! [ COMPLETE ] – This is a really amazing tutorial for those of you still struggling to learn how to use Cakewalk.
F Chord A Problem? Not Any More… >> – Get my tips for playing the F chord with ease in a step-by-step process.
Easy F Chord on Guitar | NO BARRE Needed >> – Play the F chord with no barre required- Really! Check out my blog post to learn more!
Barre chords for Everyone (MEMBER) >> – This course will give you a full overview on playing barre chords with ease.
FREE Download – 7 Keys to Switching Chords Easily Quickly & Smoothly >>– Get my FREE e-book in this download for my top 7 tips on how to become more confident and proficient at changing chords on guitar.

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In this video:

00:01:10 - What's the difference between a diminished chord and a half diminished chord and how can I use them?

00:09:51 - How often should a guitar be checked by a luthier to see if it needs adjustment?

00:10:35 - Is it true that if one string breaks, you should change all the strings?

00:11:16 - Discuss some exercises for changing between open and barre chords. Talk about, in which order to move the fingers, for those of us that can't move them all at the same time. Maybe some common chord progressions to practice. You may have done this previously but it's a constant issue for us beginners.

00:12:32 - I’ve never played with a pick and can’t get used to one. Any suggestions? Can I just stay with what’s comfortable or am I giving up too easily?

00:14:57 - I'm learning songs by working on two measures, get those down & then adding the next measure, & take it like that, Is that okay?

00:16:07 - Is it okay to go slow when learning to strum?

00:17:36 - As I'm moving forward with RGS, I'm working in the Fingerstyle & the bar chords modules, is it okay to camp out in these two modules until complete?

00:18:46 - I'm still poking around the cakewalk & learning how to use it, any tips on that?

00:19:54 - Any tips on playing the f chord? I’m still struggling!

00:22:12 - What can a 1st or 2nd year guitarist do to reduce tension in the fretting hand? I find it difficult to release one chord to move quickly to the next.

00:25:37 - Do we have to be perfect to submit our progress, how does this work please?

00:26:45 - I completed the beginner's journey. I'm playing songs but now I'm not sure whether to jump to another journey, barre or fingerstyle, or is there a practice progression I should be following?

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RGS Live #70 | Q&A – Diminished vs Half Diminished Chords – Uses and Differences

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