In guitar chords, what do you play when it says G/F# or D/F# for example?

Question

which chord do you play?

Answer 1

I think it means you play a D chord, but add an F#, in which case you would play a regular D chord, leave the open A, and the hook your thumb over the top of the neck and play the low F# (3rd fret on the low E string.

Answer 2

u dont play either, thats a different chord.just like D, or G, thats a name of a chord

Answer 3

G/F# = G chord with F# bass

D/F# = D chord with F# bass

Generally, a chord is plucked with a bass note corresponding to the chord itself (e.g. C chord - C bass, F chord - F bass..)

However, in some cases, a chord is plucked with a different bass note & that note is indicated after the chord by a slash.

http://chords-haven.blogspot.com/2005/06...

Answer 4

same as unopetit. Play G chord and add an F# note to the chord.

Answer 5

the guy above s sorta right. f# is on the second fret

Answer 6

You've had some good responses. I can only add that the second note after the slash is a bass note to play. I've always used my thumb to catch the sixth and the fifth strings--depending on the shape of the chord. Remember Chet Atkins and Merle Travis? They used their thumbs and it works.

Regardless, although the second note after the slash represents a bass note to play, I don't relegate myself to such strict rules. If I want to play a high F# on the first string, second fret, then I will do so.

Answer 7

The only answerer so far that has got it right is Kat (unopettito6 sort of). The others had a slight idea but weren't helpful. The point is that the note behind the slash is the bass note, not added anywhere.

I assume you don't know theory (if not learn it!) so I'll try to put it simple:

G/F#: 220033 or 220003 are the simpliest

D/F#: 200232 - if you're on acoustic, play the bass F# with your index, if on electric use your thumb.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Unopepito6 is sorta right but use your first finger instead of your thumb. Whenever you see / then a not after a chord like C/G that means C with a G bass so you add a low G note. If you don't know them already I suggest learning the notes on the strings and how to read music.