G/F guitar chord: this is the G major chord with bass in F. In this article we explore this chord and show how it can be used.
The G Chord
G chord
The G chord is composed of three note: G, B, and D. This is a triad of notes, which can be used in several scales.
For example, the G major scale will have the G chord in its first degree.
The C major scale will have the G chord in its fifth position (the dominant).
And the D major scale will have the G chord as its forth position.
On Minor Keys
You can also have this chord in minor keys.
In the E minor key, the G chord is the third degree.
And in the B minor key, the G chord is the 6th degree.
Also Read:
The 1 4 5 Chord Progression for Guitar
Adding the F Base
To form the G/F chord, you need to add an F note at the bass. This means that you’re adding the 7th degree of the chord as a base note.
This chord appears frequently as a “passing chord”. That is, the bass note F is just a passing note leading to, for example, the E minor chord.
Because the G/F chord also contains a 7th degree, it can also work in situations where the 7th degree is implied, thus it can lead to a resolution in C.
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