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Re: error in predefined chord diagram?


From: Tim McNamara
Subject: Re: error in predefined chord diagram?
Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 16:58:45 -0600

On Feb 6, 2011, at 1:03 PM, Marc Hohl wrote:

> Am 06.02.2011 18:32, schrieb Tim McNamara:
>> There is a fourth note, double one of the notes in the triad, in the dim 
>> fingerings that is not in the score.  IME the fingering should match the 
>> score in cases where there is a score.
> I think this is the case with tablature, but considering the voicings on a 
> guitar, I'd expect a
> 
> -0-
> -1-
> -0-
> -2-
> -3-
> ---
> 
> when C is written, not a
> 
> ---
> ---
> -0-
> -2-
> -3-
> ---
> 
> (as a fret diagram, of course).
> 
> Just my 2ct ...

I think it depends on the purpose of the chart.  If aimed at hobbyist and/or 
performing musicians, they are likely to use their favorite fingerings and not 
necessarily what's written on the chord diagrams.  If it is teaching materials 
for students, which if IIRC was the stated purpose of the OP, then it seems to 
me that it would be desirable for the fingerings to exactly match the notes on 
the staff.

I don't use either fret diagrams or tablature, having been playing for 30+ 
years, but I recall using them early in my days learning to play.  I think that 
tab is so cumbersome to use that students are better off learning to read the 
music instead.  Chord diagrams can be quite helpful, though, early on.


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