G Major Chord Inversions and the Key of D: Part 2

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Sharon Gilchrist’s Creative Mandolin Backup course is designed for intermediate-level mandolinists who want to develop their rhythm and backup beyond the basic mandolin chord forms and chop or boom-chick rhythm. With easy-to-grasp applied theory concepts and instruction in using chord inversions.

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G Major Chord Inversions and the Key of D

G Major Chord Inversions and the Key of D, Part 1

G Major Chord Inversions and the Key of D: Part 2

Sharon goes through the neighborhoods in the key of D and shows you how to use them to backup “Angeline the Baker.”

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