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Beginner level 3- Chords

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Thu, 02/09/2017 - 14:34
gwknopp@gmail.com
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Im working to memorize the basic chords and was playing along with the jam track of Walk with me.  The D of the I chord sounds fine which is a D on the C harp.  But when I try the G (root of the I chord in second pos), it sound horrible.  Im expecting that G, B, or D will fit into the I chord.  Am I off track here?  

Also in filling out that grid for Hole/Pitch by chord, Im getting confused.  Is the F# then relative to the 5 hole a 5 overbend?

Thanks Dave........ this is great but challening

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Thu, 02/09/2017 - 17:46
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You are correct, G B and D

You are correct, G B and D work. G should sound the best, being that it is the root. I assume you know that Walk With Me is an 8 Bar Blues, not 12 Bar. Make sure to follow those chord changes carefully. Also, make sure to use an A Harmonica to match the track.

The 5 draw leave out, either go to 4 draw or 6 draw as a replacement.

Great :-)

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