Alternative Chord Fingerings
Different fingerings can sometimes be used when playing chords, to make a chord progression easier. For example, play Exercise 70 with the alternative fingering for the Em chord. You will notice that a pivot finger can be now used between each chord change.
This will make the changes easier, faster and smoother. Note that the chord shape does not change, only the fingering. Generally it is best to use the usual fingerings, but occasionally, as in Exercise 70, alternative fingerings are more convenient.
Rhythm Pattern
Em
Alternative Fingering for Em
If the Em chord is played with the first and second fingers:
- the first finger acts as a pivot between G and Em;
- the second finger acts as a pivot between Em and C; and
- the first finger acts as a pivot between C and D7.
Class Sessions
1- Flat Signs
2- Turnaround Progressions
3- The Natural Sign
4- The D Minor Chord (Dm)
5- The B Seventh Chord (B7)
6- The Note Middle C
7- The E Minor Chord (Em)
8- The A Minor Chord (Am)
9- The Note F Sharp (in the first space)
10- The F Major Scale
11- The Note E
12- The F Chord
13- 12 Bar Blues
14- The Note B (Below Middle C)
15- The A Seventh Chord (A7)
16- The Low G Note
17- The E Chord
18- GLOSSARY OF MUSICAL TERMS
19- Bass Note Picking
20- The A Chord
21- INTRODUCTION
22- Chord Chart
23- The C Major Scale
24- Alternative Chord Fingerings
25- Accidentals
26- Minor Keys
27- 12 Bar Blues in G – Variation
28- Alternative Chord Shapes
29- Continuous Right Hand Movement
30- Alternate Bass Note Picking
31- Approach to Practice
32- The Key of C Major