EX: D/F#, first inversion blues ending
When the bass note of a slash chord is in the triad then the chord is an inversion. This stock blues ending uses the D first inversion chord to create a smooth bass note run. You can experiment with all manner of slash chords by simply changing the bass note of any chord in your repertoire.
EX D/A used by Brian May
This is the classic chord that Brian May uses in songs like Hammer To Fall and We Will Rock You. It's easy to move from the open A chord to the D/A and it sounds awesome.
EX Paul Kossoff-style D/A variation
This chord is a slight variation on the previous example in that it utilises open strings. The chord actually functions as a 13 sus 4 and is the fingering used for Paul Kossof's iconic opening riff in Alright Now. Try it fingerstyle with either A or E in the bass and you'll wind up in James Taylor territory.
EX G/E, A/E and B/E
Used by Pete Townshend, some great sounds can be accessed by moving a chord shape around in conjunction with open string drones. Pete used this concept to create the shimmering chords in I Can See For Miles - try it with the open A shape too.
When the bass note of a slash chord is in the triad then the chord is an inversion. This stock blues ending uses the D first inversion chord to create a smooth bass note run. You can experiment with all manner of slash chords by simply changing the bass note of any chord in your repertoire.
EX D/A used by Brian May
EX Paul Kossoff-style D/A variation
This chord is a slight variation on the previous example in that it utilises open strings. The chord actually functions as a 13 sus 4 and is the fingering used for Paul Kossof's iconic opening riff in Alright Now. Try it fingerstyle with either A or E in the bass and you'll wind up in James Taylor territory.
EX G/E, A/E and B/E
Used by Pete Townshend, some great sounds can be accessed by moving a chord shape around in conjunction with open string drones. Pete used this concept to create the shimmering chords in I Can See For Miles - try it with the open A shape too.
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