Hey Friend,

How did you do yesterday with the the chord theory? It can get a little convoluted when you look at the intervals between notes and what note gets a sharp or flat. 

One nice thing about diminished chords is they only show up in one major and one minor key, as opposed to three majors and three minors, like major and minor chords. Since we've been studying the key of E major, obviously this is the one major key with a D#° chord.

I hope you're picking up on the idea that you have many options for playing each chord.

When I was first learning, I never had a teacher point out that chords are found all over the neck. Kids don't usually think past what is put in front of them, and I was no different. 

I think this is a mistake, though. If you're learning to play a chord and have a hard time with it, there's a good chance you're going to get frustrated. Frustration leads to self-criticism and doubt. When someone starts doubting their ability to learn guitar, that poor guitar tends to find itself living in a dusty corner.

Of course, give someone too many options and that can create confusion, too. 

I guess I like to let you know that you DO have options and can find a shape that might work better for you than the one usual chord shape everyone else teaches.

Okay, time to haul my butt off to the j.o.b. Have the best Monday ever!

Peace~

Dave

Oh, almost forget... The exercise files!