what chord is this?

Guitartom_ca · June 26th, 2009, 10:15 AM

its like an D chord with the 5th lowers one fret. the notes are F# D G#

thanks

Leon Grizzard · June 26th, 2009, 10:23 AM

If it is a D root it is a D add #11. Or D B5. But put it in the context of a progression and it might make for sense to call it something else.

emiller45 · June 26th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Leon is correct. Many times when an "altered" chord is being played, the name and function of the chord depends on the context. If the chord were in the V position with the bass playing a D, we have a Vb5 which is a very common move from V to 1. More common would be a D7b5 which would consist of D F# Ab(G#) and C. If the chord were used as a I chord it would be a D with #11. Usually there would be additional notes in the chord, perhaps a M7(C#). Voicing and context become important.

In the world of altered chords and upper partials, all is not cut and dried.

J.S. Bach · July 3rd, 2009, 07:20 AM

Yep. It's really kind of pointless trying to guess without context.

jazztele · July 3rd, 2009, 11:33 AM

i motion that all "what chord is this?" posts must be presented in context, and the poster must sign a disclaimer that he/she understands that a definitive answer may not be reached.

ednew · July 3rd, 2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitartom_ca

its like an D chord with the 5th lowers one fret. the notes are F# D G#

thanks

Try it as an E9 and see if it fits the song context.

Ed

Chris S. · July 3rd, 2009, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ednew

Try it as an E9 and see if it fits the song context.

Exactly. And that's an excellent example of "Context is everything."

CS

June 26th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Guitartom_ca Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada Age: 34 Posts: 334	what chord is this? its like an D chord with the 5th lowers one fret. the notes are F# D G# thanks

June 26th, 2009, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
emiller45 Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cortez, CO Posts: 689	Leon is correct. Many times when an "altered" chord is being played, the name and function of the chord depends on the context. If the chord were in the V position with the bass playing a D, we have a Vb5 which is a very common move from V to 1. More common would be a D7b5 which would consist of D F# Ab(G#) and C. If the chord were used as a I chord it would be a D with #11. Usually there would be additional notes in the chord, perhaps a M7(C#). Voicing and context become important. In the world of altered chords and upper partials, all is not cut and dried. __________________ Don't believe everything you think

July 3rd, 2009, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
jazztele Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chicago Age: 30 Posts: 4,046	i motion that all "what chord is this?" posts must be presented in context, and the poster must sign a disclaimer that he/she understands that a definitive answer may not be reached. __________________ "Jazz isn't a what, it's a how" -- Bill Evans

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June 26th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Leon Grizzard Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 60 Posts: 1,575	If it is a D root it is a D add #11. Or D B5. But put it in the context of a progression and it might make for sense to call it something else.

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