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Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Zurf) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:31:13 +0000

You know I double checked and I actually don't play it like the picture shows. Who knew? I thought I played it that way, but apparantly I don't. You'd think I would know what I do. C'est la vie.

- Zurf

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (arkady) — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:06:50 +0000

I think the G Chord as featured on the front page of Chordie is easiest placement of fingers for a beginner. Using the pinky to hold down the high E can be very painful to a novice and off putting in the early stages learning.
Other placement of fingers can be learnt futher long the road of learning.

That said I play G in the easiest position for the song I'm playing.
Just do enough....
Ark

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (getfiddle) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:07:43 +0000

I'm with southpaw41L. I learned using the pointer, middle, and ring. but quickly relized that using the middle, ring, and pinky provided easier and quicker chord cnanges! I only use the pointer, middle, ring, and pinky in certain songs. I actually use two [three and four fingered] versions in the song "God Shuffled His Feet" by the Crash Test Dummies!
getfiddle

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Phill Williams) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:09:50 +0000

Hi Stonebridge,

I usually use my "pinky" for the high E, with my ring finger holding down the B string on the 3rd fret, especially on The Eagles "Take It Easy" sounds nice, I was shown it by a guy called John Rodge in Llanelli in 1968 who was showing me variations on certain chords, he tried to teach me to play properly but failed, I'm still crap, ask Russ Harding!

Phill

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (SouthPaw41L) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:51:47 +0000

I prefer to leave my pointer finger open to do fills( the ole nashville G run). The way this guy plays his G his open finger is the pinky and there's not a lot one can do with the pinky in this particular chord using his way of fingering.

fret/finger;

3(ring)2(middle)0 0 0 3(pinky)

pointer finger is open to add fills on DG&B strings

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Zurf) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:42:18 +0000

Well, I just checked out the ad. I do the "G" chord that way, and I also usually wear the model's "what was that sound - did I do that" expression when I play too.

- Zurf

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (GoodbyeBlueSky) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:50:32 +0000

I've always played G how it's done in that ad....

-Kerry-

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (LesPaulGuy) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:43:22 +0000

I play the "G" using the 1/2/3 position but every now and then I'll put the ring finger on the "D" string and put my pinky on the "e" for a more full effect

I was taught that way but I agree, if I could go back and change it I'd learn the 2/3/4 to gain pinky strength

Oh also, I use JamPlay a lot for my chords ... great variations as well

http://www.jamplay.com/guitar-chords/fr … hords.html

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Zurf) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:50:06 +0000

Russell_Harding wrote:

I use my third it gives me the option of playing the b string third fret (d) with the e string third fret (g) for a more country sound

Mutant.

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Flatpicker 55) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:08:02 +0000

Hi Stonebridge I play "G" as you do ..I find it puts the 1st finger in a good position to help in a "G" lick
and the 2nd finger is in an easy position for quick bass run to "D" Also helps to get a
quick change to "C".... Like you I might have been doing it wrong for years...but it works.

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Stonebridge) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:20:33 +0000

flester wrote:

I first learned with 1/2/3 but switched to 2/3/4 when I saw someone play it that way. It means strengthening the pinky but is worthwhile as it makes certain changes easier e.g. between C and G. And there is no 'wrong' when playing guitar!

Thanks flester.
There was meant to be irony in my question about getting it "wrong".
Maybe it didn't come across. It there one of those little emoticon things for "irony"?

The point I was making was that there must be many who have used a teacher or had more formal guitar tuition. (My brother is going for lessons next month with a guitar teacher.)
Were any of you taught that the "correct" fingering is as I described, or were you taught that either is correct. Or what?

Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. It is interesting to hear people's different experiences.

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Stonebridge) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:12:55 +0000

tubatooter1940 wrote:

Hi Stonebridge,
There's a pretty good chord website here:
http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/

Thanks tubatooter but I'm not sure what this has to do with my post.
By the way. I think you'll find that this one
http://chordfind.com/
is a bit better as the chords change instantly and you don't need to press the "get" button every time.

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (geoaguiar) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:44:05 +0000

I use 2/3/4 now but was taught to use 1/2/3. For me 2/3/4 gives me a free finger to add C note (2nd string, 1st fret) for a little extra flavor. It's all about comfort each has it's advantages. Also as mentioned above, the switch to open C it lightning fast. I've found that I can't go back though so choose wisely. Once you get used to a certain way it's hard to change back!!1

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (Russell_Harding) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:30:39 +0000

I use my third it gives me the option of playing the b string third fret (d) with the e string third fret (g) for a more country sound

Re: That G chord in the Google Ad on the home page...

null@example.com (tubatooter1940) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:07:26 +0000

Hi Stonebridge,
There's a pretty good chord website here:
http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/