please help me find what these chords are

[xerxes]

i am at a complete loss.

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i know what the root is a G, but there is also a D in there (actualy 2), which is a 2 or 10 (im almost positive) in the G scale. There are also 2 A's, but that is just a third in the G scale...


in the second one, its the same with an added E, which would be a 9 (i believe).

help!?


*EDIT* apon furthur inspection, i actually believe the first one to be a Gsus2

 

[Scatterwound]

Re: please help me find what these chords are

30023X

Equivalent names:

D5/G
Dsus4/G
Gsus2
Asus4/G
A7sus4/G

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Equivalent names:

Dsus2/G
Asus4/G
Em11/G
Dsus4 add9/G

and the list goes on...........

 

[Bludave]

Re: please help me find what these chords are

In the future Try reading this article by David Hamburger. It is an excellent source of information and will show you how to identify chords and chord structure. I use this when working with beginners.
http://www.acousticguitar.com/lessons/Chord_Names/1.html

 

[xerxes]

Re: please help me find what these chords are

hehe, i know how to find chords. i have read like 10 seperate articles on the whole circle of fifths and also just plain how to find chords. i just got stumped on this one....


thanks guys...

 

[seafoamer]

Re: please help me find what these chords are

I'm pretty versed in Harmony, and feel it should be said in a general way that: the context in which a chord is used is it's biggest factor in deciphering it's name. I could tell you tons of names for any 1 group of notes, but it's function in the song will determine it's best suited identity.