Blues in F - Little Chords

[Andreas]

Hi everyone, right now I am working on Lessons 3 and 4. If I want to play a Blues in F then the Chords are F, Bb and C. Since the F on the first fret is too low, I would play the F with the root on the 8th fret, the Bb with the root on the 6h fret, and the C with the root on the 8th fret.

Now, my question: Since the I Chord is on the A-String, can I play the little Chords with the I Chord as a F9 but the IV and V Chords as a Bb7 and a C7? Or is it a bit too unsual?

 

[Paleo]

can I play the little Chords with the I Chord as a F9 but the IV and V Chords as a Bb7 and a C7?

Yes, you can. In fact, that would be very "economical".

In general, since all 3 chords are in the Dominant family, you can play any combination of 7, 9, 11 and 13 chords that sounds good to you.

And play them anywhere, in anyway (little or tall), you like.

Just a side note. When referring to the location of the root, it will eliminate any potential confusion if you designate the string along with the fret.

 

[Andreas]

Okay, thank you very much.

 

[jmin]

Hi everyone, right now I am working on Lessons 3 and 4. If I want to play a Blues in F then the Chords are F, Bb and C. Since the F on the first fret is too low, I would play the F with the root on the 8th fret, the Bb with the root on the 6h fret, and the C with the root on the 8th fret.

Now, my question: Since the I Chord is on the A-String, can I play the little Chords with the I Chord as a F9 but the IV and V Chords as a Bb7 and a C7? Or is it a bit too unsual?

You must be destined to be a Jazz player!

 

[Andreas]

You must be destined to be a Jazz player!

Why? Is "Blues in F" something, Jazz Players play? I have no idea about Jazz but was just curious whether I really understood how to apply those 7th and 9th Chords.

 

[jmin]

Why? Is "Blues in F" something, Jazz Players play? I have no idea about Jazz but was just curious whether I really understood how to apply those 7th and 9th Chords.

I think Jazz players like to play "outside the box." They seem to love "tall" chords and other variations. I think you're understanding is spot on with learning the guitar. Enjoy!

 

[david moon]

I'm with paleo, a lot of times we will talk about a barre cord with the root on the 6th string (E shape) at some fret, or similarly a chord with the root on the 5th string (A shape) barred at some fret.

If you're going to move up the neck and play a D shape as an F chord, you could say the root is on the 4th string 3rd fret.