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Proper Form on the G7 Chord
G7 Chord with 3 fingers
Notice the extreme bend in the distal joints (tip joints)
which allows for clearance of the adjacent strings.
G7 Chord with 2 fingers
Here the 2nd finger is above the strings, we don't really need it for this
chord.
First of all, realize that the position the hand needs to assume for this
"simple" chord is quite demanding. The most important things are to have the
hand and wrist out away from the neck, not hugging it, AND, the distal joints
(the last joint of the finger). Those distal joints, especially on the 2nd
finger must be VERY flexed, in fact, about a 90 degree angle for that 2nd
finger.
Now, it does depend on the type of guitar neck you are playing on. I am doing it
on a classical, so the neck is wide, and the distal joint must be very bent.
Lack of bend in the distal joints is common, and is a basic flaw in "form" for
many people. Read my little piece on it: "The Distal Joint"
Also, some good news. You don't HAVE to do that 2nd finger note on that chord, I
usually don't. It is the "3rd" of the chord, harmonically speaking, and is
already present in the open 2nd string, so playing it actually adds nothing to
the chord (you only need one 3rd). I don' t have time to explain it here, so
take my word for it.
Of course, you will need the same finger ability for other things, so you should
still pay attention to what I said, but if you need the chord for a gig this
Saturday, I'd take the easy way out it I were you!
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