Today I will offer up for your enjoyment, two selections from the Neo-Soul genre. However, if you never have played any Neo -Soul, Jazz, R&B, or Gospel then lets prime you up a little bit.
The meme is somewhat misleading because these styles of music do in fact use major and minor chords, but they are not approached as a default choice the way you would in rock. Usually the majors and minors are expressed in tones of maj7, m7, maj9, m9, 9, and countless other ones, but lets stay right in this neighborhood for right now:
So you ready to take these guys out for a spin? Awesome! Let us begin with a gorgeous song about lust, love, and breaking down defensive walls around the heart with one smooth beat at a time: D’Angelo’s “Untitled ( How Does It Feel )”
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As chord progressions go, this one is ripe for emotional deliveries because of its romantic ( as in the art movement, not the word for amorous ) composition. It all starts with Jazz and don’t get turned off from that word because you think it’s too complicated, technical, or difficult; what in life is pain free or difficulty free? Jazz chords are liberating in the same way that more crayon colors are liberating; it is a freedom through choices. Many guitarists try these chords and give up because they can’t display proficiency with them the way that they can with the primary color major/minor/7 chords. However, it won’t take nearly the same amount of time to get these new shapes down, just practice for two weeks and see how different your left hand becomes.
Let us move on to the second installation from a woman who needs no introduction, she is a little bit of antiquity, a little bit of the future, and she is all Ms. Erykah Badu.
Just understand that the choral applications are probably going to take a little bit longer to pickup then a Pink Floyd chord progression. It may take a bit of time to get some of these chords down, but I promise you’ll be happy that you tried.In this blog post, we'll cover some of the fundamental concepts that will get you started with playing neo-soul guitar. We teach you the most popular chords, two must-know chord progressions, and give you tips on how to get the feel right.
The Most Simple Neo Soul/r&b Chord Progression You Must Learn
: This blog covers neo soul, which is an inherently difficult style of guitar. The material here is meant for neo-soul beginners who are comfortable with bar chords. For true beginner content, check out one of our other articles!
In this blog post, we'll cover some of the fundamental concepts that will help you get started with neo-soul guitar. You'll learn essential neo-soul chords, two must-know chord progressions, and give you tips on how to get the feel right.
Neo-soul guitar originated from Black American gospel guitarists. Many of the defining neo-soul guitarists started out playing in church and working alongside gospel artists before venturing into the secular pop and R&B world.
Funky Neo Soul Guitar Chords
Neo-soul harmony is influenced by jazz. This means you’ll find more colorful chord progressions than in pop or rock music. Neo-soul chords are extended chords that contain extra sonic flavor compared to basic major and minor chord shapes.
Since it’s hard sometimes to find voicings that cover the root, third, fifth and an added color note (or two), it’s ok to replace notes. No need to turn your hand into a pretzel.
When you play with a bassist, it’s also common practice to play a color tone on the bottom of your chord instead of the root note. Here’s an example of a rootless F#m chord voicing:
Neo Soul Guitar Chords
The most popular extensions are 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th tones. If you know how to build chords, you can modify the shapes you know.
We like to make your life easier though, so below are the most common neo-soul chord shapes, all built from the root note C.
Most pop and rock songs don’t venture beyond diatonic chords (chords that are derived from the major scale), but neo-soul guitarists will frequently make use of borrowed chords.
Killer Neo Soul Chord Progression With Palm Muting Technique
We’ll show you two examples below. If you’re not familiar with the voicings for the chords, we’ve got you covered: Simply refer to the TAB and listen to the recordings.
When people talk about neo-soul, they usually think Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, or D’Angelo. These artists mix the feel of R&B with the harmony of jazz and the rhythmic components of 90's hip hop.
Neo-soul guitar, on the other hand, can be thought of as instrumental R&B music without a singer. This means your guitar is starring in the role of lead singer.
Five Steps To Simple Neo Soul Chords (great For Neo Soul Beginners)
Rhythmic feel is a key component of neo-soul guitar. We recommend listening to other guitarists to absorb their unique rhythmic neo-soul vibes.
You might already have some favorites but in case you need listening recommendations, we put together a list of six guitarists who pioneered the neo-soul sound:
If you're looking to dive deeper and learn neo-soul guitar step by step, check out our Neo-Soul Learning Pathway with a free 14-day trial to Pickup Music. In this 3-month program, we’ll guide you step-by-step through the world of neo-soul guitar and show you exactly what to work on at each step of the way.
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Ever wanted to know more about the history of Neo soul? Sam, co-founder at Pickup Music and Karl, Head of Education at Pickup Music give you a brief history lesson about Neo soul. Watch it below!
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