Chords in CGc

[Kay]

As stated in a previous post, I have recently discovered the wonderful sound of CGc. Now some questions for this musically challenged soul

If I want to convert guitar tab to dulcimer tab and use the CGc tuning, what chord chart do I use? For example, what would be a C7 or C or F?

Specifically, I want to tab "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" found here in guitar tab - http://www.jumbojimbo.com/lyrics.php?so ... ype=chords

Is this possible?

Thanks much,
Kay

[Kay]

Ooops, forgot to explain - I want the tab to accompany someone singing. Thought the CGc might be best for this.

Love the simple guitar strumming accompaniment that is on the Alison Krauss/Cox family version. Can something similar be done on the dulcimer?

Kay

[flyingcursor]

As stated in a previous post, I have recently discovered the wonderful sound of CGc. Now some questions for this musically challenged soul

If I want to convert guitar tab to dulcimer tab and use the CGc tuning, what chord chart do I use? For example, what would be a C7 or C or F?

Specifically, I want to tab "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" found here in guitar tab - http://www.jumbojimbo.com/lyrics.php?so ... ype=chords

Is this possible?

Thanks much,
Kay

Key,

Very possible.
In CGC your chords are shaped just like they are in DAD since you're still in a 1 5 8 tuning.

C = D shape. Play just like you'd play a D chord
F = G shape Play just like you'd play a G chord.
G = A shape. Play just like you'd play an A chord.

In this song there's a A7 and a D7. If you were in the key of D then that would be the same as B7 and an E7 respectively.

[Kay]

Very possible.
In CGC your chords are shaped just like they are in DAD since you're still in a 1 5 8 tuning.

C = D shape. Play just like you'd play a D chord
F = G shape Play just like you'd play a G chord.
G = A shape. Play just like you'd play an A chord.

In this song there's a A7 and a D7. If you were in the key of D then that would be the same as B7 and an E7 respectively.

Oh, so it is as simple as bumping everything up a notch (i. e. C = D) and using the chord charts I have?

Excellent! This opens up many possibilities

Thanks very much!
Kay

[mrjop1975]

Kay, same rule applies in CGG which is DAA but down a step, where the chord shapes would be the same in CGG as DAA.

Good luck with working I Know Who Holds Tommorow out on the dulcimer!

[jan hammond]

Tom and Missy have done all the work....it's all right here http://www.strothers.com/chords.htm and easy to use!

Till we meet again,
Jan

[dulcilydian]

I looked at the chords. Here's some you might try:

A7 = 5-7-5
C = 0-0-0 or 2-3-4
C7 = 4-5-6
D7 = 5-6+-7 or 1-1-0
F = 3-3-3 or 3-1-0
F7 = same as F unless you have a 1+ fret
G7 = 1-0-3

Hopefully these help.