G Major

As with all Major key centers, there are 7 tones in the scale (key). A chord can be built from every tone in the scale, giving us 7 chords (3 major, 3 minor, and 1 diminished chord). The basic type of chord is a triad (a three note chord built every other note).

B minor

B minor's shape is similar to an A minor chord (A form moved up 2 frets - with a flat 3rd). When we practice fretting this chord, try starting at first with the first finger, then add the 2, then the 3 & 4.

Next, try putting the 3 & 4 on first, then the 2 and 1. Try all combinations.

Once we wiggle our way into this chord, do lifters & landers. Lifters and landers are when we leave 1, 2, or 3 fingers down while lifting and landing others. We can also can use fragments.

7 = Maj7 = Major 7 = the 7th is 11 half steps away from root
m7b5 = minor 7, flat 5 = half diminished 7 []

G A B C D E F# G

The G scale can be viewed as the C scale with the F's moved to F-sharps. Notice that there is one sharp (F#) in G. This scale is one tone different than C Major.

• We first get all of the chords in our hands. We take our time; make the connections.
• We then play the chord scale ascending and descending. We play chords as we do scales [alphabetically]. We can use any beat count or motor hand technique.
• Next, we play progressions and/or songs that are in the key. We also keep in mind that the voicings shown for the key are but one way to play any particular type of chord. See the CAGED cluster for more options. Different styles favor certain voicings, and in a way are defined by the types that are used.
• As always, we write progressions. This process of arranging chords in our own order, and/or common sequences, is the genesis for writing our own songs. Start this process from the beginning.