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Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
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EricTheGray
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Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
Hello, everyone. I didn't want to hijack another thread so I'm starting a new one. I think the maturing of the Chapman Stick as a serious instrument is well on its way. One piece of evidence is that there are many ways to play a Stick in many different styles. And there are different tunings. I never want to come off as being too pushy about this, but once in a while I would like to share with the community why I love the Mirrored 4ths tuning. Here's a small entry. I love jazz harmony and the 4ths tuning offers a different approach to left-hand chords. The chords have different voicings that sound wonderful to me. Here's the Major 7th shape I use most often. Attachment: full-maj7-1.jpg On the higher strings in the left hand this shape is as fundamental as they get. It uses the same fingerings as the right hand shape, only mirrored. Attachment: full-maj7-2.jpg This final shape is a very wide voicing that sounds great as a closing chord. Attachment: full-maj7-3.jpg These shapes sound great on my SG12 and I hope it's OK with everyone to share things like this. I played the standard 4ths/5ths tuning for a long time and I'm loving Mirrored 4ths even more. Thanks, -Eric
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Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:59 pm |
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Robstafarian
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
I cannot see why someone would dislike your sharing that, Eric. In fact, I enjoyed seeing a different perspective.
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Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:29 pm |
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EricTheGray
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
Robstafarian wrote: I cannot see why someone would dislike your sharing that, Eric. In fact, I enjoyed seeing a different perspective. Thanks, I just don't want to annoy anyone by constantly pushing this tuning in their faces. I hope others find it interesting, too. -Eric
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Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:01 pm |
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gvella
Joined: Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:31 am Posts: 19 Location: St.Cloud,Fl
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
I've used the traditional tuning for years but then I switched to mirrored 4ths learning tunes became easier for me.
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Sat Apr 11, 2015 4:18 am |
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Alain
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
Thanks Éric, really interesting.
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EricTheGray
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
gvella wrote: I've used the traditional tuning for years but then I switched to mirrored 4ths learning tunes became easier for me. Another 4ths guy! I wonder how many there are? We have one who is well known, Rob Martino. -Eric
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Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:24 pm |
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EricTheGray
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
Alain wrote: Thanks Éric, really interesting. Thank you. I love all the chord shapes I'm finding.
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Sat Apr 11, 2015 1:35 pm |
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robmartino
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
Great topic Eric, I'd love to contribute more along these lines at some point! Busy with work and being a new dad and all... but i think there are lots of cool things to show about this tuning.
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Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:40 pm |
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Robstafarian
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
robmartino wrote: being a new dad Congratulations! I hope everyone is happy and healthy.
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Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:49 pm |
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EricTheGray
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Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:02 pm Posts: 1851 Location: Monona, WI, USA
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Re: Major 7th Shapes in Mirrored 4ths
robmartino wrote: Great topic Eric, I'd love to contribute more along these lines at some point! Busy with work and being a new dad and all... but i think there are lots of cool things to show about this tuning. Thanks, Rob. Congrats on your new baby! That changes pretty much everything. I'm using a variation of Mirrored 4ths on my SG12 that I call "What Rob Martino might use on an SG12." I would love to nicely document the tuning more. I'm looking for a good spot for maybe a shared resource for 4ths enthusiasts. -Eric
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