Quick Guitar Question(s)

[sjonathan02]

Hey Guitarists,


What is the name of this chord: 2nd & 3rd strings, 2nd fret.


Is it some type of D or Db chord? 



Thanks for the assist.

[jlynnb1]

so the 2nd fret....g and b strings?? that's an A diad if A is the root....or it could be the 5th and 7th of a dmaj7 chord if d is the root.

[sjonathan02]

so the 2nd fret....g and b strings?? that's an A diad if A is the root....or it could be the 5th and 7th of a dmaj7 chord if d is the root.

Ah! Excellent. I thank you. 

[Fenix]

Ah! Excellent. I thank you. 

Now that you've gotten what you wanted, leave this hallowed room. Only a select few are allowed to partake of the knowledge we have here. I am even shocked Jlynn answered your question.

The Brotherhood of the Guitar is very selective.

 

[sjonathan02]

Now that you've gotten what you wanted, leave this hallowed room. Only a select few are allowed to partake of the knowledge we have here. I am even shocked Jlynn answered your question.

The Brotherhood of the Guitar is very selective.

 

LGM Mods > Guitar Room. 


'Nuff said! 

[gtrdave]

so the 2nd fret....g and b strings?? that's an A diad if A is the root....or it could be the 5th and 7th of a dmaj7 chord if d is the root.

Wait, 2nd fret on the g and b strings would be a Dmaj9.
2nd fret on the a and d strings would be an Emin.

[sjonathan02]

Wait, 2nd fret on the g and b strings would be a Dmaj9.
2nd fret on the a and d strings would be an Emin.

Many thanks, sir. 

[jlynnb1]

Wait, 2nd fret on the g and b strings would be a Dmaj9.
2nd fret on the a and d strings would be an Emin.

sorry dave....i'm not seeing it. 2nd fret on the g and b strings would be an A and C# respectively....so if a is the root is the root and major 3rd, so an A diad. if D is the root it's the 5th and M7th, so it would be a Dmaj7. I'll grant the maj9 if the e on the 1st string is played, but he only mentioned those 2 strings. of course if you take it further with F# as the root it would be the min3rd and 5th of and F#min chord...or if F is the root it could be the maj3rd and aug5th of an Faug chord...or...or....lol. (we need to know the root, lol)

[gtrdave]

sorry dave....i'm not seeing it. 2nd fret on the g and b strings would be an A and C# respectively....so if a is the root is the root and major 3rd, so an A diad. if D is the root it's the 5th and M7th, so it would be a Dmaj7. I'll grant the maj9 if the e on the 1st string is played, but he only mentioned those 2 strings. of course if you take it further with F# as the root it would be the min3rd and 5th of and F#min chord...or if F is the root it could be the maj3rd and aug5th of an Faug chord...or...or....lol. (we need to know the root, lol)

Call it a Dmaj9/A if you like.
I'm assuming that more than those 2 strings are being played.

[jlynnb1]

Call it a Dmaj9/A if you like.
I'm assuming that more than those 2 strings are being played.

yeah, we definitely need clarification on the root note...

[sjonathan02]

Call it a Dmaj9/A if you like.
I'm assuming that more than those 2 strings are being played.

I'm sure there are. A student was asking me about power chords hence the question.

yeah, we definitely need clarification on the root note...

My student's last day in my class was Friday, but, I'll try to track him down and ask. 


Thank you, gentlemen.

[gtrdave]

Power chords are typically a root note and a fifth note.
Reference for power chords: most '80s rock.

[sjonathan02]

Power chords are typically a root note and a fifth note.
Reference for power chords: most '80s rock.

So then, we're back to it being a Dmaj9 chord?

[jlynnb1]

So then, we're back to it being a Dmaj9 chord?

all depends on the root and what other notes are being played....if there is no E being played, it can't be a Dmaj9. if it's JUST those two strings. it's an A diad.

[funkStrat_97]

Chord fragments can mean different things in differnt contexts; there really isn't just one "correct" answer in this case. 

[sjonathan02]

Chord fragments can mean different things in differnt contexts; there really isn't just one "correct" answer in this case. 

Very interesting.

[gtrdave]

Very interesting.

Yes, two different notes played together is just simple harmony and not a chord.

[sjonathan02]

Yes, two different notes played together is just simple harmony and not a chord.

Well, the one thing I don't know (and I think you gentlemen are saying) is on what string did he strum his chord.


On vacation this week, when we get back, I'll ask the student.


Thanks again, gents.

[jlynnb1]

Yes, two different notes played together is just simple harmony and not a chord.

sort of agree....although root/third diads are pretty common in most musical styles...all depends on how they are being used. sometimes it's a double stop in a lead context that implies no chord...sometimes it's actually the chord being played, so even though there may be no fifth, it's still essentially the chord that is being played. (not to mention times in a large band where your voicings sound cleaner by omitting some notes)

[funkStrat_97]

Power chords are typically a root note and a fifth note.
Reference for power chords: most '80s rock.

Speaking of the root/5th power chord; do you realize that it can also function as a root-less (another instrument can supply the missing root) 7th Sus4?  This is especially true if you play it in an upper register like on the D and G strings.  You can resolve it by simply playing the resulting tritone (like a power chord, but with a flat 5) that occurs with the implied flat 7th/maj. 3rd.