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Ep175 Q&A Thumb Chords - Song Memory - Rhythm Tips - and Foo Fighters Fretboard Tricks
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- Guitar Music Theory
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- Jun 17, 2025
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- 3614
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Summary
In episode 175 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener emails about: Using your thumb to fret the 6th string in barre chords and possible workarounds How to improve your rhythm and memorize songs more effectively The G form barre chord and how it's used in modern playing A theory-based analysis of Foo Fighters' use of pedal tones in chord progressions Why sus4 and minor 6 chords don't naturally occur in certain scale degrees Why guitarists sometimes play notes like F# over A minor—mixing scales in blues-based rock Plus, I mention the JamZone app and how it can help you practice and play along with real songs. Zoom Classes https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/zoom/ Quiz and Free Video Course https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com