Chord question

Hey yall was trying learn a song last night with a C/G chord in it. Ok what is that chord. I know C and G but have no idea what C/G is. Thanks

Those things drove me nuts too. They're called slash chords (at least that's what I think they are called!) One of these guys will give you a good answer to the question. It has to do with the root note on the chord.

Ahhh I havent quite got to the point of knowing what is conciderd a root chord. I belive it went G then C/G then G then D. Its actualy the beginning chords for "The Dance" by Garth Brooks.... dont tell anyone im trying to learn a country song...lol... I got a reputation to keep...lol J/K.

Originally Posted by: MAVERIC777Hey yall was trying learn a song last night with a C/G chord in it. Ok what is that chord. I know C and G but have no idea what C/G is. Thanks

all you have to do is put a G note inthe bass C/G or the guitar can play C while the bass is playing a G. C chord spells C,E,G what we are doing is putting a G or the 3rd in the bass. when playing solo it makes all the difference between sounding just like the song or very close. In the 1st position all you have to do is instead of playing the C note on the 5th string 3rd fret simply move your finger to the 6th string 3rd fret G note making it easy to muff the 5 the string. Sounds cool yes. This pratice is called the 2nd inversion, OR putting the 3rd note of the chord in the bass. OOPS. I just read my advise and I can't tell you how sorry I am for giving the wrong advice I have since edited and made it right. schamage is also rite on and he types better than I do, listen to him.There's really nothin to all u gotta do is do it. I promise to proof read before I reply. Try struming that C chord and alternate playing a C/ G in the bass. It's country but fun. :p

Originally Posted by: MAVERIC777 Its actualy the beginning chords for "The Dance" by Garth Brooks.... dont tell anyone im trying to learn a country song...lol... I got a reputation to keep...lol J/K.

Awesome song. Back when country music was good.

All it means is to play a C note with a G root.
Or in other words, play an ordinary C note but put your 3rd finger on the 6th string 3rd fret, and use your fourth finger to play the 5th string 3rd fret.

It's no big deal... if you wanna keep it simple just play an ordinary C chord.
When you're playing with a band, the bass player will take over playing the G note for you.

ahhhh awsome thanks yall.... I was afraid it would be some twised chord like the F.... lol. Thanks yall.

Yeah, I frequently use that extra bass G in the open position C chord (or even extra heavy barre chords)...especially as an ending chord to get an extra full sounding resolution.
But let me also throw out there that you can just as easily add an extra G on the high E string instead (still fretted with pinky). In general, this is used for more melodic phrases. Either way, it's still a complete C chord, as E is still fretted with the D string 2nd fret...it's just another way to "voice" it, as explained above.

similar question: how do i position my fingers for a G/B?

Originally Posted by: Dragon000similar question: how do i position my fingers for a G/B?

The easiest way I can think of would be to play this:

e-x
b-12
g-12
d-12
a-14
e-x

barre the 12s with your index finger, and use your ring finger for the 14.

You could probably finger twist it a few different ways, but that's got to be the easiest way to play a 1st inversion G....

Originally Posted by: renThe easiest way I can think of would be to play this:

e-x
b-12
g-12
d-12
a-14
e-x

barre the 12s with your index finger, and use your ring finger for the 14.

You could probably finger twist it a few different ways, but that's got to be the easiest way to play a 1st inversion G....

is it the same as just playing 2nd fret on 5th string and play 2nd, 3rd, 4th string open?

Yes. I suggested the other option because the slash chords are often used for walking bass lines. If you play it open you'll have trouble heading down...

Same notes though...

You could move the B note to the sixth string on the 7th fret and be able to walk down.....

Originally Posted by: pnumaYou could move the B note to the sixth string on the 7th fret and be able to walk down.....

Yeah, you could but it would be a pretty big stretch and the open strings might be hard to control... If I was going to do that I'd play:

e--x--
b--x--
g--4--
d--5--
a--5--
e--7--

The first option is still the easiest... ;)