NUGGETS
Fig. 5
Fig. 5
Am9
Am7
Am9
Bm7/A
7
8
9
10
0
0
8
9
10
0
7
8
9
10
0
7
7
7
7
0
One of the many virtues of the original Allman
Brothers Band was their innovative jazz influence, courtesy of Dickey Betts, in addition
to their acknowledged bonafide blues creds.
Fig. 5 shows an alternate way to play a chord
vamp similar to one of their classic improvisational instrumentals. Common notes abound
along with string 5 open as a pedal tone.
Performance Tip: Play the Am9 chord, low
to high, with the pinky, ring, middle, and index
fingers. This will make it a snap to access the
Am7 by just lifting the index finger. Commit to
“memory.” Repeat.
Fig. 6
Fig. 6
D
5
7
7
0
A/D
G/D
2
3
2
0
5
5
6
0
3
3
4
0
Pete Townsend is unquestionably one of
the great rock rhythm guitarists of all time.
Fig. 6 features just one tiny example of his
mastery of chord selection. Observe the two
forms of D major with string 4 open as a pedal
tone. Though he is justly lauded for his use
DECEMBER SPECIAL
of muscular power chords, his creative use of
triads and triple-stops on the top three strings
do double-duty as harmony and melody - a
great asset in The Who as essentially a power
trio with a lead singer. Now you know and
“won’t get fooled again.”
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