which chord is this?
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texasguitarslinger
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Re: which chord is this?
Em aug 5th
Em aug 5th
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seafoamer
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Re: which chord is this?
As always, it depends on the context. But 1st inversion C chord is what comes to mind first.
As always, it depends on the context. But 1st inversion C chord is what comes to mind first.
texasguitarslinger
Mo Cow Bellologist
Re: which chord is this?
the context would be which root note your playing from.
the context would be which root note your playing from.
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seafoamer
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Re: which chord is this?
^ only if u'r playing solo gtr.
9 times outta ten, guitarist are playing parts that were written for a band situation. i.e. with a bass player.
I have a background in jazz. When I'm playing in a jazz ensemble, I bet u can count the # of chords I play with the root in them, on one hand. I don't play what the bass player is handeling. Leaves me room to make creative voicings and also be more choosy with my voicings.
^ only if u'r playing solo gtr.
9 times outta ten, guitarist are playing parts that were written for a band situation. i.e. with a bass player.
I have a background in jazz. When I'm playing in a jazz ensemble, I bet u can count the # of chords I play with the root in them, on one hand. I don't play what the bass player is handeling. Leaves me room to make creative voicings and also be more choosy with my voicings.
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Re: which chord is this?
actually, i am writing an instrumental song. my goal is to make it have a jazzy sound to to. the next to chords in the part of the song are d#7 into a e7.
hmmm, in this particular context, what should i call the chord. only because the chord i was asking about is the "main chord" of the song and i would like to know what key to solo in, unless i create a whole new rythme for the solo part......
and by the way, thanks everybody....
actually, i am writing an instrumental song. my goal is to make it have a jazzy sound to to. the next to chords in the part of the song are d#7 into a e7.
hmmm, in this particular context, what should i call the chord. only because the chord i was asking about is the "main chord" of the song and i would like to know what key to solo in, unless i create a whole new rythme for the solo part......
and by the way, thanks everybody....
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Lewguitar
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Re: which chord is this?
I use that chord alot. Move it up to the ninth fret and let the low E ring open and it's cool, very big sounding E major chord.
As it is, I'd think of it as a C chord with the third (E) in the bass.
It's a great way to voice a C chord if you're playing with a bassplayer who's holding down the Root.
As a C chord, hammer on the third (the E on the A string) and you can start to get into some cool Hendrix, SRV, Curtis Mayfield soul guitar stuff.
Experiment a little...
If the bass player plays an A against it, it'll be a Am7.
Lew
I use that chord alot. Move it up to the ninth fret and let the low E ring open and it's cool, very big sounding E major chord.
As it is, I'd think of it as a C chord with the third (E) in the bass.
It's a great way to voice a C chord if you're playing with a bassplayer who's holding down the Root.
As a C chord, hammer on the third (the E on the A string) and you can start to get into some cool Hendrix, SRV, Curtis Mayfield soul guitar stuff.
Experiment a little...
If the bass player plays an A against it, it'll be a Am7.
Lew
