Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to an unscripted, untechnical, and deeply unexhaustive look at some of my favorite tricks for taking my go-to chord progressions and imbuing them with emotion, tone, and intentionality. Play more than just power chords.
Check out @PaulDavids "Basic Chords Made Beautiful" - youtu.be/mT3lzQhO79k?si=Nvwp56aSwg9wZFAb
Support me on PATREON and get exclusive access to the music in this video, behind the scenes content, and my Discord: patreon.com/markjohnston
Signal Path:
Fender Eric Johnson Strat
29 Pedals EUNA
Origin Cali76 FET
Benson Boost
Benson Monarch +
UA Ox
Warm Audio WA273
Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
05:02 Examples
Recorded in Universal Audio LUNA
Thank you for watching. If you like what you heard here, consider following me on Instagram for more music, gear, and a look behind the scenes of producing videos like this.
instagram.com/markjohnston
Below is a list of the gear I use to make these videos. They are affiliate links and help support the channel if you purchase anything.
- VIDEO GEAR -
Camera: BMPCC 6K G2 - amzn.to/3shcFWd
Lense: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon - amzn.to/3DZ2eJw
Light: SmallRig 120B - amzn.to/3uJgvsG
Monitor - amzn.to/3ljLrZ2
Tripod - amzn.to/3mBRzvd
Welcome to an unscripted, untechnical, and deeply unexhaustive look at some of my favorite tricks for taking my go-to chord progressions and imbuing them with emotion, tone, and intentionality. Play more than just power chords.
Check out @PaulDavids "Basic Chords Made Beautiful" - youtu.be/mT3lzQhO79k?si=Nvwp56aSwg9wZFAb
Support me on PATREON and get exclusive access to the music in this video, behind the scenes content, and my Discord: patreon.com/markjohnston
Signal Path:
Fender Eric Johnson Strat
29 Pedals EUNA
Origin Cali76 FET
Benson Boost
Benson Monarch +
UA Ox
Warm Audio WA273
Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
05:02 Examples
Recorded in Universal Audio LUNA
Thank you for watching. If you like what you heard here, consider following me on Instagram for more music, gear, and a look behind the scenes of producing videos like this.
instagram.com/markjohnston
Below is a list of the gear I use to make these videos. They are affiliate links and help support the channel if you purchase anything.
- VIDEO GEAR -
Camera: BMPCC 6K G2 - amzn.to/3shcFWd
Lense: Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens for Canon - amzn.to/3DZ2eJw
Light: SmallRig 120B - amzn.to/3uJgvsG
Monitor - amzn.to/3ljLrZ2
Tripod - amzn.to/3mBRzvd
