NUGGETS
Fig . 3
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3
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G
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C / G
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D / F #
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Am / E
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3 0 0 0
� 2 3
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0 1 0 2 3 3 |
2 3 2 0 0 2 |
0 1 2 2 0 0 |
Traditional folk musicians playing solo guitar like “ The Bard ” back in the day regularly employed open string “ folk chords ” with the 5th ( second inversion ) or 3rd ( first inversion ) note on the bottom as a matter of course . Fig . 3 consists of common chords in the key of G with the C / G , D / F #, and Am / E inversions that not only provide an
appealing , fatter sound , but also make for smooth transitions between chords by each having a bass note on string 6 like the G major . Performance Tip : It is not only the most efficient technique , but more importantly , looks cool to use the thumb for the F # note on string 6 in the D / F # chord . However , no guarantee of “ buying a thrill .”
Fig . 4
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g . 4
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Am
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G6 / D
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Fmaj7 / C � |
E / B
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0 1 2 2
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0 3 4 5 5 |
0 1 2 3 3 |
0 0 1 2 2 |
Among his other estimable talents , John Lennon was an intelligent , intuitive rhythm guitarist . Fig . 4 has chords similar to “ I ’ ll Be Back ” with the ringing high E string as a pedal tone . In addition , the third position G6 is a
signature Beatles chord often found in their earliest compositions . Observe how avoiding the low E string under the E / B inversion allows the four chords to be voiced with their lowest note on string 5 for a seamless flow .
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