Each chord map will hopefully appeal to guitarists and keyboardists of all skill levels. Simple chord shapes for novice guitarists 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 (which probably won't show up during the Challenge)
Today's first chord is E-flat major, or Eb:
Guitarists, you can play the A-shape barre chord at the 6th fret, or the E-shape barre chord at the 11th fret -- but try this C shape at the 4th fret. Let the open G string ring, and avoid both E strings. When coming up with cool voicings, see if you can use open strings to your advantage.
Keyboardists, there are at least three ways to play a triad: Root position (i.e., Eb-G-Bb), 1st inversion (G-Bb-Eb), and 2nd inversion (Bb-Eb-G). Use these variations to your advantage.
The next chord is G diminished, or Gdim:
Two more tomorrow. Cheers!
