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MODULE 5
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M5 -
Using the minor 6th or the 9th Chord
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In M5 Project 1 we have been looking at Jamming in the Jam-
Now we want to look at strumming along with the 12 CTB Blues Bop VIDEO files and using some slight variations, by using a substitute chord in parts. The minor 6th or 9th chord (Note: They are very similar)
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Let us look at the chord progression CTB Blues Bop in A BELOW (Diagram 1)
Each bar there is one chord, and each chord-
So to make it a bit more interesting when strumming along we can use a substitute chord
For example, LOOK AT Bars 5 and 6, instead of playing two bars of D7, we could play D7 for bar 5 and play a D9 for bar 6 (Diagram 2) This makes for a variation
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Remember all these chords are movable
So a D7th chord moved up the neck as shown below becomes an E7th chord etc..
So you can substitute a D7 chord with an A minor (D9th)
You can substitute an E7th chord with a B minor (E9th)
You can substitute an Eb7th chord with a Bb minor (Eb9th) etc…
DIAGRAM 1
DIAGRAM 2
Know these chords well as they are very good substitute chords
(Normally I only play the minor 6th shape)
The 9th chord formula is 1 -
The minor 6th chord formula is
1 -
If you are not familiar with chord formulas then you need to first go to Easy Practical Theory now and study this module
And also go to Guitar Chords for Beginners and study this module
too
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The picture 1 below shows a D9th chord covering the 4th and 5th frets on the guitar
(The Tonic note 1 is D)
The picture 2 below shows an Aminor 6th chord covering the 4th and 5th frets on the guitar
(The Tonic note 1 is A) The 5th string will be dead (Not played, dampened by the 2nd finger touching it)
Notice the similarity between the two chords, you can use either for your substitute chord
PICTURE 1
PICTURE 2
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You want to be able to change quickly from one to the other and back again
Then play along in the Jam-
All these chords are movable chords, know them well
D2 -
The aim is to be able to play 4 chords in One Bar of music
So instead of playing 4 beats of D7 in one bar, you can play
1st Beat D7 2nd Beat A minor (D9th) 3rd Beat D7 4th Beat A minor (D9th)
When you can change that quickly you know you have mastered the changes
3rd
5th
5th
7th
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Go to the Jam-
( B -
Instead of playing two bars of D7, play D7 for bar 5 and play Aminor6 (D9) for bar 6
When you are happy with your changes experiment a little if you want and also try the chord substitute with the CTB Blues Bop videos in other Keys in the Jam-
Remember Always Revise
Have fun