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ll of the easy chord transitions you can make out of the 4 string F chord shape
On another discussion we were talking about how to learn to make a good F Barre chord.
I us the F 4 string Barre chord all of the time and do Walk that shape down 2 frets to the G 4 string Barre chord and 4 frets to the A barre chord .
In the Key of C or A minor, If you make a good 4 string barre chord you can easily add the D m, B flat major 7 and the A minor chords from from that starting 4 string F barre chord.
F chord – Index finger across the E/1 and B/1 frets, middle finger on the G/2 fret and the ring finger on the D/3 fret.
To make the D minor chord – release ring finger and place the pinkie on B/3 fret.
to make the B flat major 7 chord – place fingers on B/3, G/2 and D/3. That is a partial B flat minor chord and great chord shape to use as a transition chord to the the A minor chord.
A minor B/1, G/2 and D/2 strum then release the G/2 string to create a A minor 7 and a C major chord.
When I release the G/2 fretted string I move that ring finger up to the A/3 “C” note. for a fuller Chord tone.
You can extend this whole routine to include the E minor, fretted A/2 and D/2, and the G chord shape of your choosing.
Mix and match all of these chord shapes and then move it down 2 frets where you can make the first 4 chord shapes easily in the Key of D/B minor.
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It took me a moment to understand what you were saying but I did finally get it. I think it initially was because when you said walk down two or for frets, you meant down toward the body of the guitar not down musically. One I reframed the orientation, I got it.
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Lol! @jorgemac always pretty much talks over my head. Hoping I’ll catch up to his understanding eventually. This thread sounded interesting but after pulling it up, I’m realizing it’s a lot of work just to try and understand it! Thanks Jorge for keeping me on my toes!
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Sorry guys, Not trying to make it difficult. I’m working on how to record my thoughts on my lap top. Computers were not around in my life until my 50’s and it is always a challenge working stuff out on them.
I’m a few weeks away from figuring out how to record with my lap top. Maybe when that actually works, out a visual image will help explain what works it’s way through my head. keep on chugglin.
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