Rock Songs with only F-sharp & G-sharp
November 9, 2014 1:16 PM Subscribe
My son has asked me if I know of any songs like Back To The Shack that only have F-sharp and G-sharp chords.
I do not; do you?
Response by poster: Yes, he is looking for examples of songs that only have those two chords (F-sharp and G-sharp) for the whole song.
posted by The Architect at 1:36 PM on November 9, 2014
posted by The Architect at 1:36 PM on November 9, 2014
Response by poster: All, I apologize if the question is not well stated. I am not a musician and my son is 13 years old. He is simply looking for songs that only have F-sharp and G-sharp chords. Analysis of the Weezer song was not the point of my question and may not be a good example.
Sorry for any confusion.
posted by The Architect at 2:02 PM on November 9, 2014
Sorry for any confusion.
posted by The Architect at 2:02 PM on November 9, 2014
Does the original need to be played with those two chords or can you transpose it? You could play "horse with no name" as F#m and G#9.
posted by unreasonable at 2:21 PM on November 9, 2014
posted by unreasonable at 2:21 PM on November 9, 2014
Response by poster: "If it's not a matter of limitation but sheer musicological curiosity ..." - this
He actually plays quite well for his age, but he was not looking for a song to learn. Evidently this question arose from a discussion with other members of his band. I will share your knowledge with him. Unfortunately, this is one area where he truly knows much more than me and I am not able to give him any personal guidance. Thanks for your help!
posted by The Architect at 5:34 PM on November 9, 2014
He actually plays quite well for his age, but he was not looking for a song to learn. Evidently this question arose from a discussion with other members of his band. I will share your knowledge with him. Unfortunately, this is one area where he truly knows much more than me and I am not able to give him any personal guidance. Thanks for your help!
posted by The Architect at 5:34 PM on November 9, 2014
It could occur in a song that was just an extended vamp of those 2 major chords.
Also it would be more playable on guitar with a capo on 2nd fret
posted by canoehead at 7:34 PM on November 9, 2014
Also it would be more playable on guitar with a capo on 2nd fret
posted by canoehead at 7:34 PM on November 9, 2014
Just to be clear again, Weezer's guitarists and bassist are actually playing G and A chords, regardless of the actual pitch on the record. Clear as day in the video.
Weezer apparently recorded most of their first two albums tuned down a half step; the new record is apparently a throwback to that period, so may go back to the old tuning.
posted by DiscountDeity at 7:54 AM on November 10, 2014
Weezer apparently recorded most of their first two albums tuned down a half step; the new record is apparently a throwback to that period, so may go back to the old tuning.
posted by DiscountDeity at 7:54 AM on November 10, 2014
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posted by rossination at 1:22 PM on November 9, 2014