Guitar Chord Finger Placement and Modifications

Guitar Chord Finger Placement and Modifications

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Thumb

Middle finger

Ring finger

Index finger

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

D

C

B

A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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