Lesson 34 Three-Note Chords A certain style of rhythm playing which is greatly favored by many Jazz guitar players is one which employs only three-note chords. Although the chord forms are basically the same ones we have already learned, they are strummed only up through the third string, This can be very effective when used properly; besides creating a good rhythmic feeling, an interesting harmonic background will also result. The following progressions should be played by first strumming the full chord and then by strumming up through the third string. Listen for the difference. Since it is important to use the correct chord form, all forms are indicated. If you are uncertain of any chord form, check back to be sure. @ @ @ @ @ et Gmej?_AmT Bm? Bom? Am?_—AbmT_—_ Gmail ® ®e@e 6 Am?___Am6_Gmaj?_Bm?_B’m?_Am?__Am6 @ @ @ a 6. Gmaj?Lesson 35 Progression IX The final progression is typical of so many of the standard tunes played by many Jazz guitarists. No indication is given here as to which form of the chord is to be used. The student, through past experience and by experimentation, should try to play as smoothly as possible and to get the best sound he can. Of course, without knowing the melody this is more difficult to do; however, this should prove to be a ‘good exercise in chord playing, Pmt Bbmt Em? AT Abmajt _Ab6 Demait ar Cmai? 8 Em? Ebm? Dm? Dbm? Fut Bhat Em? AT Abmaj? ‘6 pai? AMT Db Dbm Abmait »