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Daveol5string - Posted - 05/11/2023: 13:08:13
Simple question for someone, not me though. In this version of Matterhorn he is capoed at the 7th fret, D correct? My question is because I get confused with the numbering system, If I was playing it in open G no capo, What would be the cords? In my brain if I capo at 7 im still playing the came positions, thats easier for me to get my head around it thinking of it that way. I'm asking so I can do a simple backup to the song. Thanks in advance
youtu.be/3_veVI6wtXs
Edited by - Daveol5string on 05/11/2023 13:30:35
deestexas - Posted - 05/11/2023: 13:33:37
without a capo, three chords: G, Em, and C
G Em G C
We started.....morn...There.....-horn
Edited by - deestexas on 05/11/2023 13:35:41
stanleytone - Posted - 05/11/2023: 17:06:34
This is some info on Matterhorn
monstertone - Posted - 05/12/2023: 09:37:35
quote:
Originally posted by Daveol5string
Simple question for someone, not me though. In this version of Matterhorn he is capoed at the 7th fret, D correct? My question is because I get confused with the numbering system, If I was playing it in open G no capo, What would be the cords? In my brain if I capo at 7 im still playing the same positions, that's easier for me to get my head around it thinking of it that way. I'm asking so I can do a simple backup to the song. Thanks in advance
youtu.be/3_veVI6wtXs
The Nashville Numbering System was created for situations such as this, where some musicians are making use of the capo, while others are not. It is commonly used in the studio, as well as jam sessions where, in this case, the progression of D, Bm, D, G, D, relates to 1, 6m (relative minor), 1, 4, 1. As long as you know it's in the key of D, & someone is whispering the numbers in real time, you're good to go.
The common trap banjo players tend to fall into is still thinking in terms of G, Em, & C. Past first positions, it gets confusing. The real chords go by the same name, sound the same, & reside where they always have.
steve davis - Posted - 05/13/2023: 13:41:36
With no capo the chords would be D,Bm and G instead of G,Em and C.
steve davis - Posted - 05/13/2023: 14:39:44
I just name the chords in all keys no matter where they are on the neck.
I picture where they are on the neck and this tells me their names without having the banjo in my hands.
Edited by - steve davis on 05/13/2023 14:41:22
