The minor 6 with the 5 in the bass is a cool sound and may be a better option than the minor in the open position, especially in a minor blues. Give it a shot.
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 The minor 6 with the 5 in the bass is a cool sound and may be a better option than the minor in the open position, especially in a minor blues. Give it a shot. |
 A great sounding chord and another useful moveable shape, use it wherever you see a minor chord and see if you like it. |
 The minor 7 works better than the straight minor in this position with the flat 7 helping to outline the chord. |
 A minor chord but without the tonic to hang the 3 off it may not always sound like you want it to. Another easy one though and good for a moveable shape. |
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 A great sounding voicing if you're after this sound. |
 In the second position because that's where the first finger is but it's best found by placing this important movable shape on the 5th fret with your little finger. |
 The tritone on top and the root in the bass, this one sounds like a 7th chord. A moveable shape worth learning. |
 A good option for the important C7 chord in the open position. It's easy to grab, the tritone is intact and the 5 in the bass gives it a good bluesy sound. |
 An important chord when playing a blues in G because the tritone defines the chord well, the 5 in the bass is a bonus and you can get away without the tonic. |
 Based on the C barre chord addint the 3rd on the 8th fret makes it minor |
 The barre chord on the 7th fret is a D and can be used for a major or minor because without the 3rd note it is neither. |
 Another popular voicing because the D is so important in the ksy of G and it's an easy one to grab. It can be played for a major or minor chord because it's neither without the 3. |
 This D jaor doesn't have the tonic D in it but it does have the 3 and is a useful moveable shape. |
 The root in the bass and the third on top, this moveable shape works. |
 These chords really need all three notes but this is another easy moveable shape to grab and even without the tonic is one that you'll use a lot. |
 Move the Cm6 up 2 frets and you have a Dm6. Who'd have thought? |
 Not a common chord but it sounds good on the 3 string, try using it for a minor chord to jazz up your tunes. A handy moveable shape. |
 Try using this one anytime you see a minor chord. Again there's no tonic but it's a good sounding chord and a handy moveable shape. |
 In the 7th position this shape is a D minor 7th chord, a good one to use whenever you see a minor chord, especially in a blues or jazz tune. Have a listen. |