Topic: Chord - D/F#

Is this a hard chord for anyone else to play?

e|---2
B|---3
G|---2
D|---0
A|---0
E|---2

I have a hard time getting my thumb to hold down the low E string ... any suggestions to make it easier?  (besides practice)  tongue

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Re: Chord - D/F#

I think having your palm on the back of the neck helps. Of course, that's an awful hand position and not recommended. I knew someday my crappy technique would pay off

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Re: Chord - D/F#

I know if I try to press my palm against the back of the neck my thumb extends to far out and I can't "crimp" the low E ... if I move to far out my thumb is barely hanging onto the string

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Re: Chord - D/F#

I like this chord and use it sometimes when moving from D to G I dont have any problems with making this chord

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Re: Chord - D/F#

Tim0473 wrote:

Is this a hard chord for anyone else to play?

e|---2
B|---3
G|---2
D|---0
A|---0
E|---2

I have a hard time getting my thumb to hold down the low E string ... any suggestions to make it easier?  (besides practice)  tongue

Yes, get your thumb on the back of the neck where it belongs and play the F# note(2nd fret) on the low e string with your pointer finger. Also, use that pointer finger to  lightly touch but not fully press down on the A string(mute that string) Thus the(my) proper way to play a D/F# is like this;

E  A  D  G  B  E
2  X  0   2  3  2
or
e/---2(ring finger)
B/---3(pinky finger)
G/---2(middle finger)
D/---0
A/---X(mute with pointer finger)
E/---2   (pointer finger)

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Sweet thanks South ... I'll give that a go and see if it works better for me

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Re: Chord - D/F#

Hey All
Anybody know a site that gives strum patterns with the Tabs?

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Yes...use your first finger for the F# and other three fingers to form the rest of the chord...a little awkward at first but it'll come pretty fast...

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9 (edited by livebaitman 2008-08-04 15:56:08)

Re: Chord - D/F#

Tim0473 wrote:

Is this a hard chord for anyone else to play?

e|---2
B|---3
G|---2
D|---0
A|---0
E|---2

I have a hard time getting my thumb to hold down the low E string ... any suggestions to make it easier?  (besides practice)  tongue

Here is how I play the D chord with the F# bass note - it's pretty easy:

e - 2nd fret, middle finger (F#)
B - 3rd fret, ring finger (D)
G - 2nd fret, pointer (A)
D - 4th fret, pinky (this is probably the other F# you're looking for)
A -  open (A)
E - X

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