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Chord Substitution Tricks of the Pros (Part 1) - 2 Chords

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

One of the things that I have found most helpful in my professional playing career has been the use of a few simple chord substitution tricks. I’ll focus on one of them here.

In most every playing situation, you can substitute a Major 2 chord for any Major chord to create a modern and open sound.

For example, if the chord progression is D to G to A then I would play a D2 to a G2 to an A2. You can substitute them anywhere you see a regular major chord. So, the next time you see a C chord, try putting in a C2 instead!

Keep Learning and Growing!
Steve Krenz
Author - Learn and Master Guitar

Posted in Expert Help | Make a Comment (3)

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2. Brian Sauls on September 8, 2009 @ 2:07 AM

"Dear Sir/Madam

I play guitar by ear and most books are expensive and unaffordable for. i earn a very low income. nobody taught me to play the guitar but gifted by God i play the chords (most picked up here and there when i see people playing) these chords i practise and play at home. i now play for the church and it is a bit difficult because the Hillsongs and the Ron Kennolley songs has lots of addeds,suspended chords.
Most guitar books are pricy and i could not afford to by any. Do you have affordable guitar books that show all the chords even the added and suspended chords all in one. It should be really affordable please my dear brothers and sister. I want to use it for Gods work.

Thanks

Brian Sauls
18 Fifth Avenue
Ashley
Pinetown
South Africa
3610"

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~ Z ~"

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