CONCEPT 4
Now we combine Concepts 1, 2 and 3. We're doing derivation now using only A or E. Let's start with A.
Look at this:
A -> 2 steps up, you get B
B -> 1 step up. you get C
C -> 2 steps up, you get D
D -> 2 steps up, you get E
E -> 1 step up, you get F
F -> 2 steps up, you get G
G -> 2 Steps up, you get A
Confused? Don't! Here's a summary, let "-" means 1 step up the fretboard:
A--B-C--D--E-F--G--A
The whole point of this is: using A "form", you can derive all chords! You only need to learn A, and you get all other chords. Cool, isn't it? For now, I just need you to remember that (re: use A, move some steps UP the fretboard and you'll get all the chords. Normally, you need to move 2 steps, except B to C and E to F which only need 1 step).
Everything's going to get cool from this point on.
CONCEPT 5
Use E form, and you'll also be able to get all chords. Yeah?
Yes. No kidding.
Follow the same progression as in A, 2 steps each except B-to-C and E-to-F. That means:
E-F--G--A--B-C--D--E
You should have realized how simple it is now.
My simplest hint to remembering all of these is using the following diagram:
A-BC-D-EF-G
Don't forget that after G, you go back to E. Did you noticed the symmetry? Let me help if you haven't noticed the obviousness of it. Take another look at this:
Better yet, this:
Do you see a spectacle? (Our band's bassist suggested otherwise, but I reckon it's a bit lewd so I leave you to figure out.) Imagine that everytime.
Now note:
moving from line-to-circle or circle-to-line means 2 step
moving within the circle is only 1 step
So, A->B is 2 step, F->G is 2 step, B->C is one step. Got it?
That's easy. I know.
