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October 2001

THE HISTORY OF MAN (Slightly Modified Version)

In the Beginning, God created man. Man became discontent with being alone so he asked God for a companion. So, God created woman. Soon after, man wanted to woo the woman with wonderful music. So, guitar was born. Soon, man became discontent with playing every song in the key of E. So God showed him major and minor chords. Eventually, man became discontent with the standard repertoire of major and minor chords. So God showed him suspended chords and 7th chords.

But alas, man was still not content. So God said, "I will show him chords with alternate bass notes." This gave man almost unlimited musical creativity. . .

ALTERNATE BASS NOTES

Seriously--alternate bass notes can really enhance your songs by breaking away from the standard chord structures, adding depth to your musical attack. Try the following progressions using standard chords, then instead of the standard bass notes, replace them with these alternate bass notes. (The alternate notes are in RED.)

Standard: G major - C major - D major
Alternate: G major - C major - D major/F# bass



Standard: G major - D major - C major - D major
Alternate: G major - D major/F# bass - C major/E bass - D major



Although you are playing the same progression, you taken on a slightly different sound when using the alternate bass notes. Notice that in both of the examples, the bass note is the Major 3rd of the chord. F# is the Major 3rd of D. E is the Major 3rd of C. This does not always have to be the case. Other notes can work as alternate bass notes as well. Experiment, and remember to make it fun. Take some chords that you are familiar with and use bass notes other than the root of the chord.

Here are some more examples of alternate bass notes:






HISTORY (cont.)

As man mastered the formation of chords with alternate bass notes, he heard a melody in his head that would correspond to the chord changes (not to mention that it would melt the woman's heart!). He then had a strong desire to play lead guitar. But that is another story for another time. . .

Until next time,
STAY IN TUNE
Steve



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