06-22-2017, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jimrivera
Yes, its 11 per shape. The advantage of knowing them is the ability to play the same chord, say Emin7b5, in many different places all over the neck, depending upon what string the root is on. The C-shape has a 5th string root like the A-shape, but will sound differently as each pulls in different adjacent notes to form the chord.
Knowing more of the system provides the player with much more flexibility in terms of playing, it provides a vast selection of chord in one's tool chest.
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What actual songs are you playing that you have been putting this to use?
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