RBSinTo Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I've heard the term "cowboy chords" used in discussions, usually referring to those chord shapes played in the frets closest to the headstock. However, the term was never clearly defined, and I wonder if anyone could clarify the term, tell me what are, and more important what aren't cowboy chords? Please and thanks RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, RBSinTo said: I've heard the term "cowboy chords" used in discussions, usually referring to those chord shapes played in the frets closest to the headstock. However, the term was never clearly defined, and I wonder if anyone could clarify the term, tell me what are, and more important what aren't cowboy chords? Please and thanks RBSinTo All the open chords, cause they are easier to play, and most of the Country Artist mostly just hold the guitar as a prop. You think Taylor Swift is playing the Hendrix chord the 7#9 chord. Not on your life. She gotta look pretty, and doesn't have time for that complicated chord. Edited March 11, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 if your a cowboy and play guitar the chords are "cowboys chords" ....(cow-persons ).... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, jvi said: if your a cowboy and play guitar the chords are "cowboys chords" ....(cow-persons ).... I'm and electrician, so I must play electrical chords. Although the coiled up curly ones don't really get that loud or make a good sound. Edited March 11, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 43 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: All the open chords, cause they are easier to play, and most of the Country Artist mostly just hold the guitar as a prop. You think Taylor Swift is playing the Hendrix chord the 7#9 chord. Not on your life. She gotta look pretty, and doesn't have time for that complicated chord. Chief, Not sure what you mean by an "open" chord. An example or two would help me to understand. RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, RBSinTo said: Chief, Not sure what you mean by an "open" chord. An example or two would help me to understand. RBSinTo I could show you but I don't think you have the proper security clearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 44 minutes ago, jvi said: if your a cowboy and play guitar the chords are "cowboys chords" ....(cow-persons ).... Hey! I'm offended! I identify as a "cow person". 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 E... E#... G... A... C... D? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I could show you but I don't think you have the proper security clearance. Chief, There go the dumplings! I never thought getting a simple answer to a simple question would be so complicated. RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvi Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 9 minutes ago, NighthawkChris said: Hey! I'm offended! I identify as a "cow person". Its not a derogatory name to me, gene autry- roy rogers- dale evans - tex ritter- marty stewart- etc.....oh and willie.. .riden into the sunset sigin an playin ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, jvi said: Its not a derogatory name to me, gene autry- roy rogers- dale evans - tex ritter- marty stewart- etc.....oh and willie.. .riden into the sunset sigin an playin ... jokes @jvi... jokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, RBSinTo said: Chief, There go the dumplings! I never thought getting a simple answer to a simple question would be so complicated. RBSinTo I'm gonna go with open G, C, E, A, D and if your really brave barre Bb and barre F. Did I earn my way to dumplings again? Edited March 11, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, NighthawkChris said: jokes @jvi... jokes Hank Williams wrote a few Songs with Cowboy Chords.. Some of the greatest Cowboy Songs of all time with Cowboy Chords…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, Pinch said: E... E#... G... A... C... D? E#. Your banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I'm gonna go with open G, C, E, A, D and if your really brave barre Bb and barre F. Did I earn my way to dumplings again? You can play F like C too….. On 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, jvi said: Its not a derogatory name to me, gene autry- roy rogers- dale evans - tex ritter- marty stewart- etc.....oh and willie.. .riden into the sunset sigin an playin ... What if you identify as a Cow-transgender swimmer? If you can't beat up the real cowboys you beat up on the cowgirls while pretending to be a cowgirl, while taking hormones to grow a set of boobs. Its the new normal Edited March 11, 2022 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Robert see what you started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Larsongs said: You can play F like C too….. On 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings… You are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 I've always considered three-fingered open chords 'Cowboy Chords'. A played by barring the D, G, B & E strings with the pinkie placed on the A on the 1st string....then the standard "D" chord.... and the standard "E" chord.....all three fingers or less! If they play in "C", the the don't hit the E string, play a 3-fingered "C". "F" is played by not hitting the "E" and "A" strings.... and the "G" is played like most of us play it. I have seen old C&W singers play a nice B7 when playing in the key of "E". Not many 7th chords, (they're covered by the backing band). Singers become popular because of their voices, and/or songwriting.... very few are popular because of their playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Sgt. Pepper said: I'm gonna go with open G, C, E, A, D and if your really brave barre Bb and barre F. Chief, When barred chords are called for, I play them that way. That's the way I learned, and it makes life so much easier. So when is a chord, not a cowboy chord? RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Robert see what you started? Chief, Let's see where it goes. RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, RBSinTo said: Chief, When barred chords are called for, I play them that way. That's the way I learned, and it makes life so much easier. So when is a chord, not a cowboy chord? RBSinTo When Slash is playing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 minute ago, RBSinTo said: Chief, When barred chords are called for, I play them that way. That's the way I learned, and it makes life so much easier. So when is a chord, not a cowboy chord? RBSinTo when its A flat 13th flat + 9th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Larsongs Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, RBSinTo said: Chief, When barred chords are called for, I play them that way. That's the way I learned, and it makes life so much easier. So when is a chord, not a cowboy chord? RBSinTo When it’s a Bar Chord! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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