
5 Chords That Instantly Upgrade Your Blues Rhythm Playing
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In this lesson, I’ll show you 5 amazing chord voicings that go beyond your typical A7, D7, and E7 — using 9ths, 13ths, and some of my favorite funky substitutions.
Whether you're into blues, funk, or soul, these chord shapes will help you:
⦿ Improvise better rhythm parts
⦿ Add sophistication to your blues comping
⦿ Create more interesting 12-bar progressions
⦿ Mix and match voicings like a pro
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0:00 Intro
1:40 Overview – A7, D7 & E7 Substitutions
3:45 Chord #1 – A13 Voicing
7:00 Chord #2 – A9 (D Shape)
9:40 Chord #3 – Stretchy A9 Voicing
14:00 Chord #4 – D7 Shape on the Neck
19:00 Chord #5 – Root on A String Voicing
21:10 Mixing All the Voicings in a 12-Bar Blues
22:30 Final Thoughts & Rhythm Improv Tips
In this lesson, I’ll show you 5 amazing chord voicings that go beyond your typical A7, D7, and E7 — using 9ths, 13ths, and some of my favorite funky substitutions.
Whether you're into blues, funk, or soul, these chord shapes will help you:
⦿ Improvise better rhythm parts
⦿ Add sophistication to your blues comping
⦿ Create more interesting 12-bar progressions
⦿ Mix and match voicings like a pro
? Join the Marty Music Community & Unlock ALL My Courses!
Monthly membership includes livestreams with me & tons of premium content — you can even start for FREE! → https://www.martymusic.com/memberships
More Guitar Resources:
? Get my FREE Guitar Guide PDF—packed with chords, scales, triads, arpeggios, and more: https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook
? More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses
Follow me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz
Check out the Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 Guitar - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkQ6Zy
Free Boss Katana Patches - https://bosstoneexchange.com/creator/125b3da8-184c-48b5-83d8-cbcbe9a15807/?utm_source=share
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/e4A326
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/martymusic
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link above is an affiliate link, that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission on.
0:00 Intro
1:40 Overview – A7, D7 & E7 Substitutions
3:45 Chord #1 – A13 Voicing
7:00 Chord #2 – A9 (D Shape)
9:40 Chord #3 – Stretchy A9 Voicing
14:00 Chord #4 – D7 Shape on the Neck
19:00 Chord #5 – Root on A String Voicing
21:10 Mixing All the Voicings in a 12-Bar Blues
22:30 Final Thoughts & Rhythm Improv Tips
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