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
Today's first chord is G-sharp minor (minor) 7th flat/flatted/flattened 5th, or G#m7b5:
Guitarists, one day, you'll find a use for this chord, and when that day comes, you'll thank Chord du Jour. Hopefully.
Keyboardists, G#dim + Bm = G#m7b5. It's basic triad math, which probably isn't a thing.
The next chord is G-sharp minor, or G#m:
Guitarists, take the F#m chord and go two frets higher. Your index finger (1) should be a barre behind the 4th fret. The low E string at the 4th fret is a G# note. Now you know how barre chords work. If not, I'll have more examples as the challenge moves on.
Keyboardists, a minor triad is created by a root note, a minor third, and a perfect fifth. G#m contains a root note (G#), a minor third (B), and a perfect fifth (D#). In contrast, G#dim (from the day before yesterday) contains a root note (G#), a minor third (B), and a diminished (flat) 5th (D).
Two more tomorrow. Cheers!
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