The Work
Bear in mind that a significant triad is made from three notes, the root, the third, and the fifth, and an enhanced triad is the very same, however with the fifth increased, or raised by a half action. Example 1 reveals the notes in a G major triad (G B D) and Example 2 reveals the notes in a Gaug triad (G B D #). Example 3 illustrates how to form a Gaug chord from an open G– just raise the open D a half step (i.e., play the first-fret D #). Feel free to omit/mute the B on string 5 for a slightly less cluttered noise.
The next 2 figures are originated from a G barre chord in third position. Example 4a uses the bottom four strings, while Example 4b utilizes the top 4. Example 5 relocations things approximately seventh position. Here the fifth is the most affordable note, on the 3rd string. Though this lesson is more about structure enhanced triads than changing in between major and increased shapes, it’s worth absolutely nothing that you can keep your 3rd finger in place when changing between the two chords in Ex. 5– an excellent idea in basic for switching in between chords effectively.
Example 6a, on the inner 4 strings, might be challenging to play on a 12-fret guitar. An easier option, utilizing only the top 3 strings, is displayed in Example 6b– simply move your finger up one fret to form the Gaug chord. By the way, you might acknowledge this frame from Ex. 4b in the previous lesson– it’s the exact same shape, however moved up seven frets.
The Result
You need to now know how an enhanced triad is constructed and how to arrive from various C and G significant triads. A number of well-known tunes that utilize the Gaug chord are “Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite” by the Beatles and “Hard Sensations” by Fleetwood Mac. Stay tuned for next time, when I’ll present a brand-new consistency– the seventh chord.
