Atmospheric Black Metal Concepts - Chords, Intervals

Summary

This video script explores various guitar chord voicings, starting with the standard open A power chord and introducing different variations such as adding an octave, minor second, and minus sixth. It delves into the impact of these alterations on the sound's darkness and dissonance, and demonstrates how to create tension and atmospheric effects. The script also covers inverted shapes and melodic voicings to add variety and richness to the guitar sound, ultimately aiming to inspire creativity in chord construction.

Takeaways

• 🎸 The script discusses various power chord voicings on the guitar, starting with the standard open A power chord consisting of a root note and its fifth.
• 🔄 Example one introduces an added octave on the G string, which is the root note in a higher register, creating a fuller sound.
• 🎵 In example two, the octave is replaced with a minor second (B flat), which adds dissonance and a dark tone to the chord.
• 📉 Example three replaces the fifth with a minus sixth, creating tension that needs to be resolved, as demonstrated in the following bars.
• 🎼 Example four adds a major second to the root and fifth, providing a harmonious blend even with heavy distortion.
• 📍 Example five briefly introduces an A minor chord before resolving back to the previous voicing, reducing the tension.
• 👉 Example six demonstrates the choice between two and three note voicings, suggesting a simple, focused approach with root notes and either the minus sixth or seventh.
• 🔧 Examples eight and nine use an inverted shape where the fifth is on the bottom, providing variation from the standard power chord shape.
• 🔝 Example ten moves the notes of the A power chord to the next octave, creating a droning unison effect that fattens the sound.
• 👻 Example eleven introduces a B flat at the eighth fret on the D string with the open fifth string, producing an ominous sounding chord due to the minor second interval.
• 🔄 Example twelve replaces the fourth with the fifth, changing the chord's character while maintaining the dark voicing.
• 🌟 Example thirteen presents an F major 7 chord without its third, offering a refreshing change from the standard power chord voicing and sounding great with high gain.
• 🎶 Example fourteen is similar to example four but moved up to the eighth position, creating a more melodic atmosphere.

Q & A

What is the basic structure of a power chord according to the script?

A power chord at its most basic level consists of a root note and its fifth.

What is the additional note in the power chord example one mentioned in the script?

In example one, there is the addition of the octave on the G string, which is the root note in a higher register.

What is the effect of the minor second interval in example two?

The minor second interval in example two conflicts with the root note and the fifth, creating a sense of darkness and dissonance.

What note replaces the fifth in the A power chord in example three?

In example three, the fifth (E note) of the A power chord is replaced with the minus 6th, which is the F note.

How is the voicing in example four described in the script?

The voicing in example four is described as one of the speaker's favorites, blending perfectly with the addition of the major second to the root and fifth.

What does example five first appearing in bar five represent?

Example five represents an A minor chord using the notes A, E, and C, which resolves back to example four, lessening the tension somewhat.

What is the significance of the two and three note voicings in bars seven and eight as mentioned in the script?

Bars seven and eight demonstrate the choice between two and three note voicings, adopting a simple and focused approach with the root note and the addition of the minus 6th or 7th.

What is the meaning of an 'inverted shape' in the context of examples 8 and 9?

An 'inverted shape' means that the fifth is on the bottom as the lowest note, and the root note is sandwiched between the fifth and its octave.

How does the voicing in example 10 differ from the standard A power chord?

In example 10, two of the notes, apart from the open fifth string, are in the next octave, creating a droning unison effect.

What creates the tension in example 11 according to the script?

The tension in example 11 is produced between the A string and the B-flat note at the eighth fret on the D string, combined with the open fifth string.

How does example 12 differ from example 11 in terms of chord construction?

In example 12, the fourth is replaced with the fifth, so instead of the D note, an E note is used, changing the chord's character.

What makes example 13 a refreshing change from the standard power chord voicing?

Example 13 is an F major 7 chord without its third, providing a different sound that is described as a refreshing change from the standard power chord voicing.

How does the speaker describe the atmosphere created by using the voicings in example 14?

The speaker describes the atmosphere created by the voicings in example 14 as more melodic, as opposed to sticking with a standard power chord shape.