Each chord map attempts to appeal to both beginners and intermediate/advanced guitarists and keyboardists. Simple chord shapes for beginners are provided with the following finger system:
1 index finger
2 middle finger
3 ring finger
4 little finger
o play open string
x do not play open string
( bar one finger over more than one string
T that rare occasion that I recommend you use your thumb to fret a note
The first chord is E (major) major 7th, or Emaj7:
Guitarists, yes, you can form the Emaj7 chord around the 1st and 2nd frets, and that would be the easiest way to do so. What I'm showing you above is a moveable maj7 shape (remember Amaj7?), with your index finger barred behind the 7th fret. Furthermore, I've left the low E as an open string. Now you have a moveable shape higher up the fretboard, with the lowest note ringing out at the same time. This particular Emaj7 voicing is a chord of dynamic high/low contrast.
Keyboardists, Emaj7 = E chord + G#m chord. Speaking of G#m ...
The next chord is G-sharp minor (minor) 7th, or G#m7:
Guitarists, take the moveable F#m7 shape up two frets, and you'll be able to play G#m7 as easily as that.
Keyboardists, G#m7 = G#m + B chord. It could also be heard as a B6 chord.
Two more tomorrow. Cheers!
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