Major chords

Introduction

Major chords are very often used in their 6/9 form mostly played with the root note on a low string (E or A) but not always. Since double bass is kept simple in Manouche (not too much walking bass in other words), there's little risk in a clash with the low notes on the guitar. Typical chord positions vary according to the chord being played. Eb for instance will not be played on the 11th fret just for the sake of playing the root on the low E string. Open strings will also not be used because they can't easily be muted for the pompe. The positions are as follows.

6/9 Chords

Root on the lower E string fretted with the thumb (G6/9 here) mostly played with the root between F and C:

Root on the lower E string (G6/9 here) mostly played with the root between F# and C:

Root on the lower E string (A6/9 here) mostly played with the root between G# and D:

Root on the A string (C6/9 here) mostly played with the root betwwen B and F with the mliddle finger muting the lower E string:

Root on the A string (C6/9 here) with the fifth fretted with the thumb on the lower E string - mostly played with the root between B and F: