e: x
b: 8
G: 9
D: 10
A: x
E: x
If I want to form a Cadd9, is it possible to use only 3 strings? Thanks, I need some of these shortcut formulas and thanks in advance.
Originally Posted by: Julian VickersHi, I'm not sure why it's important for these chords to be exactly three strings, but here's a few common three string chords that I use in jazz reasonably often:
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The first is D7, the second is Dmajor7, and the third is Dminor7. Bear in mind that these chords are all missing the 5th.
To make them into 4 note chords, I would usually play this:
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----5-----------6------------5--------------------------
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----5-----------5------------5--------------------------
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D9, Dmajor9, Dminor9
I'm sure I haven't answered your question properly, but those chords are good to learn anyway, I use them every day!