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    Default F9 Chord Workaround/Cheat?

    I've got a tune that alternates between a Cm7 and F9, and I'm wondering if there's a workaround for the F9 chord. It's a big, difficult shift back and forth. Any one or two finger chord cheats or the like? Any thoughts?

    Thanks!

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    Default Re: F9 Chord Workaround/Cheat?

    Really should involve changing only one note: the Bb in Cm7 drops to the A in F9. Let someone else in the band get the F root, since you can't play a five-note chord on mandolin.

    For example: 3133 (Cm7) to 2133 (F9).

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    I like that solution. If you want to shift the high note instead of the low note, the same chords could be played:

    5566 (cm7) to 5565 (F9). The F9 without the root looks like an A half-diminished chord.
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    Default Re: F9 Chord Workaround/Cheat?

    Quote Originally Posted by bobby bill View Post
    I like that solution. If you want to shift the high note instead of the low note, the same chords could be played:

    5566 (cm7) to 5565 (F9). The F9 without the root looks like an A half-diminished chord.
    I was going to suggest that pattern. Beat me to it, thanks!

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    Thanks everyone. Super helpful and just what I was looking for.
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    Default Re: F9 Chord Workaround/Cheat?

    Here's another formula for that vamp. Maybe a little harder to grab in a hurry, but I like hearing the moving part buried in the middle:

    5863 (Cm7) to 5763 (F9)

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    Default Re: F9 Chord Workaround/Cheat?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Clausen View Post
    Here's another formula for that vamp. Maybe a little harder to grab in a hurry, but I like hearing the moving part buried in the middle:

    5863 (Cm7) to 5763 (F9)
    Nice, but a big stretch!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DavidKOS View Post
    Nice, but a big stretch!
    Hmm, I wonder. Try a Bm7 this way: 4752. Then try a G chord this way: 7523. Same stretchy 752 triad in both, and that G chord is standard equipment for a lot of players.

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    Default Re: F9 Chord Workaround/Cheat?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Clausen View Post
    Hmm, I wonder. Try a Bm7 this way: 4752. Then try a G chord this way: 7523. Same stretchy 752 triad in both, and that G chord is standard equipment for a lot of players.
    Well, those are not the ones I find comfortable. I know the 7523 G is a common chord, particular as a "chop" chord, but somehow I prefer other voicings.

    Nice voice leading, though

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