Guitar Tricks Insider November / December Issue | Page 15
NUGGETS
FIG. 1
Fig. 1
G7
C7
4
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 3 3 3 3 3
2
3 3
2
3 3
2
3 3
2
3
Blues being based on I-IV changes and swing music being profoundly blues
“hued,” smooth efficient chord choices are a requisite. Fig. 1 contains what
is recommended as your default I-IV dominant changes. Performance Tip:
For the G7, low to high: Index, middle and ring fingers. For the C7: Middle,
index and ring fingers.
FIG. 2
Fig. 2
G7
4
3 4
3 4
3 3 3 3
C7/G
4
3 3
2 3
2 3
2 3
2
3 3 3 3 3
Fig. 2 shows a variation on Fig. 1 with the IV (C7) chord as a second inversion
voicing with the 5th (G) on the bottom. It can be especially useful in a solo or
small group situation where you have more freedom with less fear of clash-
ing with other chordal instruments. Performance Tip: For the C7/G: Middle,
index and ring fingers.
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