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Re: Favorite chord?

DrSturm

Joined: Jan 07 2008

D to Dsus4 to D to Dsus2 to D; tiny progression, only E string is changed, but it sounds wonderful.

It's not technically a progression, since the chord isn't changing. What is changing is the high note, leading to a melody. So you can look at it as a harmonized melody.
Or just ignore me. Probably the better option.

Mine would have to be a straight C chord (minus the first string---e) It just sounds so...finished...and light
I-x-I
I-1-I
I-0-I
I-2-I
I-3-I
I-3-I

That's extremely odd. At least the inversion you posted. Had it been an open low E I'd understand, but traditionally, tonally, a second inversion triad sounds very irresolute, at least compared to first inversion and root position; it's usually used in passing or cadentially.
Though I suppose if you strum it slowly it almost sounds like the outline of a V-I progression...
But the high E left out definitely makes sense tonally as something "finished."

... Don't mind me. I'm half insane, with a fetish for music theory and psychology.

Re: Favorite chord?

Maximillian

Joined: Apr 06 2008

First off, this a hilarious idea for a topic.

Second, mine would have to be the most widely spread D chord,

E --3--
B --2--
G --3--
D --0--
A --X--
E --X--

It just sounds so... sweet, almost, and it's used in everything from Brain Damage to Stairway to Heaven.

Re: Favorite chord?

Joined: Dec 31 1969

I've always loved the C maj. chord. But I really like this one, I believe it's called Asus2.

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Re: Favorite chord?

Waladuz

Der Kritiker

Location: Germany

Joined: May 31 2008

I love D aswell as Dsus4, I think it is called

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Re: Favorite chord?

Megaman.EXE

Acoustic Player

Joined: May 23 2008

Coming down from a natural progression, it should sound right going through a straight key. Uhhh...I dont really have an idea to throw my point of tone across except (now im pushing this theory) Try sounding a Picardy third and kinda listen for a light noted harmony finish. And Im guessing thats what I like about it. I just enjoy a Satbilized Choir harmony.

Re: Favorite chord?

Joined: Dec 31 1969

E|0
B|11
G|10
D|0
A|x
E|x

E 7(b5,b9)(no 3rd)

followed by

E|7
B|7
G|8
D|9
A|(9)
E|(7)

B

Re: Favorite chord?

wako-kun

MM tabber

Joined: Jun 14 2008

It's either

e-2
b-5
g-2
d-4
a-2
e-x

which according to the notes should be B7sus4.

or Asus2
e-0
b-0
g-2
d-2
a-0
e-x

or maybe
e-0
b-0
g-3
d-4
a-4
e-2

which is F7add11 (the 11 is actually also the 4th note but let's call it 11 since it's one octave higher.)
they are beautiful chords ^^

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Re: Favorite chord?

SamuraiDanny

Rising Guitarist

Location: Among the Stars

Joined: Jun 18 2008

"Stamen47" posted:

Ooh, I just found this chord. I believe it's a Gaug7/E

e--x--
b--7--
g--8--
D--9--
A--10--
E--0--

'Tis the James Bond chord! If you want to make something dramatic and suspenseful, just play that chord after someone says something to you and give them a look :?

Dude, I wasn't planning to post anything before (since I didn't have a favorite chord) but I just tried this one out, and I LOVE IT, so I'll go with this chord as my favorite, cause its so awesome.

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Re: Favorite chord?

Devandra

Dark Jesus

Location: Le Mans, France

Joined: Mar 02 2008

E|5
B|3
G|0
D|5
A|x
E|x

I don't know what is this chord but it sounds beautiful. Hendrix uses it in Little Wing.

Re: Favorite chord?

wako-kun

MM tabber

Joined: Jun 14 2008

that could be a Gsus2 :ugeek:

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Re: Favorite chord?

crapmonkey

Joined: Jul 07 2008

"karias" posted:

i dont know the name of it but its...

e|-3
b|-3
g|-0
d|-0
a|-2
e|-3

I think that's a G Major. It's my favorite as well.

Re: Favorite chord?

LTMan

Joined: Jul 27 2008

I like:

|--------------0------------0-----------3-----------0-------|
|---9----------0------------0-----------3-----------3-------|
|---7----------8------------3-----------2-----------4-------|
|---6----------9------------4-----------2-----------4-------|
|---7----------9------------4-----------0-----------2-------|
|--------------7------------2-------------------------------|

   E7#9   -   BMaj+11   -   F#7+11   -  A7sus4   -   Bmin+11