Course: Theory and Jamming

[abaluyot]

Hi Andrew –

This question is referring to Module 2 – Lesson 2. How do you get to the 5700 G chord (D shape) Using CAGFD, I get 2220 (D), 4440 (E), 5550 (F), 7770 (G). So how do I get to 5700?

Thanks much for your help.

Anna

[Andrew]

Hi Anna,

Great question! First, don’t forget to account for the A string as you move up the neck:

2220 (D), 4442 (E), 5553 (F), 7775 (G)

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In the description beneath the tab for that section it states:

Now look at the second chord: G Major. Again we can see that the third string has been removed and we are playing it as an open string. This introduces a C note. If we recall how a major chord is formed, we realize that C is not in G major.

G major: G (1) B (3) D (5)

C is the 4th of the chord. Since C is neither the 1st, 3rd, or 5th of the chord, it is considered an extension. Extensions add color to the chord and will be discussed in an upcoming unit.

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So, this chord is really an: Gadd11 but it was formed from the D shape:

7775 but subbed out the duplicate G (3rd string, fret 7 for a C note – open) and the duplicate B note (4th string, fret 7 for a G note – open).

This yielded us Gadd11: 0075
Notes: G (1) C (11) B (3) D (5)

Extensions are discussed in this lesson (further along) in the course.

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Hope that helps, let me know if you have any questions 🙂

[abaluyot]

Thanks very much, Andrew. It makes complete sense to me. It took a while, I had to sketch it out….but now I’ve got it. Thanks again.

a

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