19. Bossa Nova Chords - E String

The B String

• This is the E string of a guitar with all the notes labeled.

The C Major Scale on the E String

• This is the C major scale on the E string of a guitar.

Major Chords

• Highlight notes 1, 4, and 5 in red because these are the notes that correspond with major chords.

Major 9

• This is the E string major 9 chord shape.

C Major 9 Chord

• Find the root note C on the E string, then use the E string major 9 chord shape to play the C major 9 chord.

F Major 9 Chord

• Find the root note F on the E string, then use the E string major 9 chord shape to play the F major 9 chord.

• Play the F major 9 chord an octave higher.

G Major 9 Chord

• Find the root note G on the E string, then use the E string major 9 chord shape to play the G major 9 chord.

• Play a 1-4-5 chord progression (e.g., C-F-G in the key of C) using the major 9 chord shape.

Major 6

• This is the E string major 6 chord shape.

C Major Chord

• Find the root note C on the E string, then use the E string major 6 chord shape to play the C major 6 chord.

F Major 6 Chord

• Find the root note F on the E string, then use the E string major 6 chord shape to play the F major 6 chord.

• Play the F major 6 chord an octave higher.

G Major 6 Chord

• Find the root note G on the E string, then use the E string major 6 chord shape to play the G major 6 chord.

• Play a 1-4-5 chord progression (e.g., C-F-G in the key of C) using the major 6 chord shape.

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