Mike-L Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I think Sav's stated the most important points, especially if your playing cover versions of popular songs.Other things to consider are:Playing in an open position gives some creative possibilities that you don't get when playing with barre chords. The open strings are always there, as the nut of the guitar takes the job that a finger would have to do otherwise. This free's up the finger to do other stuff, and enables chord voicings which would be impossible otherwise (due to physical limitations like stretching).The capo can serves similar purpose, but means that you not stuck with using EADGBE as the drone notes - which could otherwise make things sound a bit samey. The open tuning of a guitar play an Em11 chord.E(root) G(m3rd) B(5th) D(m7th) A(11th)(but this chord probably sounds better when played with a different voicing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelkorn Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 I'm learning the progressions of this today but my blues skills r wack. I'm just doing the basic open chord version so far Played it to my mate Sally and she remained resolutely standing. Guess I don't got them blues in my soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Just watch Crossroads (Macchio not Spears) and you'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Funksmith Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 it'll be so awesome when the apocalypse hits and there's no more electricity, because those of us who can play guitar will score all the babes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelkorn Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Juss lernt Down Under lovin it pmsl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Wat, men @ work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelkorn Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 ye hehe do u wnt teh cords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Funksmith Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 whu duzent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Lol its kewl thx I'm learning the new eagle eye cherry hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax On Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 On the real though I remember the solo in Supersonic being the first solo I learnt. The rest is history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelkorn Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 You have to work out the exact timing of the chords but it's pretty obvious. Most online vids and chords have it in Bb but my book has it in Em. It's just root / VII / root / VI / VII for the verse and III / VII / root / VI / VII for the chorus pmsl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelkorn Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 OA EMN JEE http://www.e-chords.com/chords/madonna/lucky-star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Funksmith Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 played at a festival this summer that Colin Hay headlined, he's AWESOMMMMEEEEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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