Guitar Chord Finger Placement and Modifications

This video tutorial introduces 8 standard jazz chords for guitar, including G Major 7, G Minor 7, G7, G Minor 7 Min 5, C Major 7, C Minor 7, C7, and C Minor 7 Min 5. Each chord is explained with finger positioning and playing techniques, emphasizing rhythm and fingerstyle variations. The tutorial is suitable for both beginners and professionals, providing a foundational understanding of jazz chord structures.

What is the alternative way to play the G major 7 chord using fingerstyle?

• Using the pinky on the bass string

• Using the ring finger on the bass string

• Using the thumb on the bass string

• Using the index finger on the bass string

How can you modify the G major 7 chord to play an A major 7 chord?

• Move the chord shape up one fret

• Move the chord shape down two frets

• Move the chord shape down one fret

• Move the chord shape up two frets

Which finger is typically used to press the bass string in the G minor 7 chord?

• Thumb

• Middle finger

• Ring finger

• Index finger

What is the key difference in finger placement between G minor 7 and G minor 7 flat 5?

• The thumb is used on the bass string

• The pinky finger is used on the bass string

• The index finger is used on the bass string

• The middle finger is used on the bass string

How is the G7 chord different from the G major 7 chord?

• It uses the index finger for an additional note

• It uses the thumb for an additional note

• It uses the pinky finger for an additional note

• It uses the middle finger for an additional note

What is the root note for the C major 7 chord?

• D

• C

• B

• A

Which strings are typically plucked together for the C major 7 chord?

• Strings 1, 2, and 3

• Strings 4, 5, and 6

• Strings 2, 3, and 4

• Strings 3, 4, and 5

How do you modify the C major 7 chord to play a C minor 7 chord?

• Remove the index finger

• Remove the middle finger

• Remove the pinky finger

• Remove the ring finger

What is the common name for the C minor 7 flat 5 chord?

• C dominant 7

• C diminished 7

• C augmented 7

• C suspended 7

Which chord is often played with a relaxed tempo in jazz?

• D minor 7

• G7

• C major 7

• A minor 7