Discover This Simple Chord Trick To Make Your Playing More Melodic
by Simon Candy
Discover a simple chord trick you can use to make your playing more melodic. The concept is called CESH and stands for Contrapuntal Elaboration of Static Harmony.
While the name might sound complex, the idea is surprisingly simple: one voice in a chord moves while the rest of the chord remains static, creating a sense of movement within a single chord.
In this video, I break down CESH step by step, show how to apply it to common chords, and demonstrate its use in Led Zeppelin's classic song "Kashmir."
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, this technique will add depth and creativity to your playing.
You learn:
• What CESH (Contrapuntal Elaboration of Static Harmony) means and how it works
• How to apply CESH to common guitar chords
• Techniques for creating movement within static harmonies
• A real-world example of CESH in the song “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin
• Tips for using CESH to craft sophisticated and unique chord progressions
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