Flash Gordon Soundtrack - Need Help w/ Some Chords

[rjames1973]

All,

I'm a big fan of the 1980 sci fi movie, 'Flash Gordon'. I've been trying to learn some of the songs on the soundtrack, which, as many of you know, was composed by Queen. The second song on the soundtrack, titled 'In The Space Capsule (The Love Theme)', begins with two chords that sound very exotic. Synthesizer music begins to play right after these intro chords are played. I've been trying and trying to figure out what chords they are, but to no avail. Could someone please help me out? Here is the song:

http://youtu.be/AIl7C38Jgys

Thanks for the help!

[bishopdm]

Tune your low E down to D and play these two fingerings:

Barre entire second fret and finger fourth string, fourth fret (third finger); and first string, fourth fret (pinkie) (don't play fifth string): not sure what to call it (F#min add 9/E?; Amaj7 add 6/E?)

Sixth string open; fifth string, fifth fret (pinkie); fourth string, fourth fret (third finger); third, second, and first strings, barre second fret (first finger): Dmaj7

Does this sound close?

[rjames1973]

bishopdm,

Yes, that's it! I was almost there, but wasn't dropping the low E to D. Also, a couple of fingers were not in the right places. They're much easier chords than I thought. Now if I can just figure out how to get that cool Brian May tone...LOL! Thanks for your help!

Originally Posted by bishopdm

Tune your low E down to D and play these two fingerings:

Barre entire second fret and finger fourth string, fourth fret (third finger); and first string, fourth fret (pinkie) (don't play fifth string): not sure what to call it (F#min add 9/E?; Amaj7 add 6/E?)

Sixth string open; fifth string, fifth fret (pinkie); fourth string, fourth fret (third finger); third, second, and first strings, barre second fret (first finger): Dmaj7

Does this sound close?

[bishopdm]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help.