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Just some background, I've been playing piano almost my entire life, so my left hand is already quite flexible. However my hands are on the small side. I'm a female player with a thin build, so I have to do many adjustments to make things sound good. Usually I can find a solution. I purchased a Martin Jr. Dreadnought (15/16 size) and that has already helped immensely. My question is, should I hold on to hope to master this moveable 6th string two chord? I have tried and failed and I have doubts that I can get my left hand more flexible than it already is.
What I've tried:
Option 1: muting the 5 of the chord on the A string with the second finger, then using the 4th finger to play the root on the D string. This leaves me with a R-R-2 voicing.
Option 2: Play the 5 on the A string with my 4th finger, but then using the fourth finger to mute the doubled root on the D string. Second option gives me a R-5-2 voicing.
I figure if I need to sacrifice a note, might as well be that doubled root. I like the second way better because that 2 against the 5 is what gives it that dissonant perfect interval texture. If I mute the 5, then that beautiful overlapping perfect 4th and 5th sound is absent.
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You can say the same for other modes with a flat 7. Dorian you just add the 3 and flat 5. Aeolian also.
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You can transpose to A with a capo, or if you dont have one you can also transpose like this:
G=A, Am=Bm, Bm=C#m, C=D, D=E, Em=F#m, F#dim=G#dim, or if flat VII, then F=G
If you need it higher then use the same pattern for the key if B or C
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Just registered! I'm excited to meet everyone. You guys give me the motivation I need to practice.
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6th String Moveable Two Chords
in Guitar Playing & Technique
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Yes it's the 6th string moveable two chord. The alternatives are a bit easier because they omit the third finger.