Major Guitar Chords are also known as plain chords, which form the basis of most standard popular guitar songs. Straight Rock ‘n Roll would use a sequence like: E – A – D or A – D – G -E.
Minor Guitar Chords add a tonality difference that makes the sequence more interesting, and sets a softer mood than a straight major set.
Example: C – Am – F – G or G – Em – D - Am
Used in many folk and blues guitar progressions and songs.
Minor and Major 7th Chords create an expectation of a transition to a higher or different part of the melody or chorus part. Known also as a passing chord, and can be quite sinister in tone depending on the melody.
A normal A7 or C7 guitar chord uses a flattened 7th note adding an extra tone below the root. Combining the characteristics of a major chord with the diminished chord two tones above it. Also adding to a transition phase.
Example: C – C7 – F – G rather than: C – F – G
Guitar Chords Major and Minor First Inversions.
Inversions denotes a new root note ADDED to the Guitar chord.
Written as: D/A G/D C/G etc, it means that the first letter is the name of the chord and the second letter is the name of the root note.
Chord Root note
D / A
G / D
C / G
Essentially the chord sequence is being restructured so that emphasis is placed away from the original root note to a new root note. Especially if you are finger picking and can add emphasis to that note as you change chords in your progression.This makes a song or Guitar instrumental sequence more interesting and adds a new cool range to your repertoire.
Have fun experimenting with new sounds and shapes!
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