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02 Jan 2005

Exploring Core Chords on Guitar using Strings 1 2 3 4 and C Blues

Using chord voice leading principles to explore the 1 2 3 4 string set.

Published: 02 Jan 2005 Updated: 02 Jan 2005 • Visits: 0 • Code: GL02

Category: Chords • Instrument: Ukulele • Subjects: Chords • Intermediate • Blues • Jazz

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Exploring Core Chords on Guitar using Strings 1 2 3 4 and C Blues

Using chord "Voice Leading" principles we will explore all 4 voicings of core seventh chords using string family 1 2 3 4 chords.

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