Shell Voicings

Shell voicings contain the root, 3rd and 7th of the intended chord.
This example demonstrates the root location on the 5th string.

Minor 7th Chord

Major 7th Chord

Dominant 7th Chord

This example demonstrates the root location on the 2nd string. By doing this a greater amount of dissonance is creat-
ed simply by having the root shifted the octave. This creates an interval of a 2nd between the 7th of the chord and the
root itself.

Minor 7th Chord

Major 7th Chord

Dominant 7th Chord

Shell Voicings
Shell voicings contain the root, 3rd and 7th of the intended chord.
This example demonstrates the root location on the 6h string.

Minor 7th Chord

Major 7th Chord

Dominant 7th Chord

This example demonstrates the root location on the 1st string. This process will open the “B” string for future possibilities
when discussing four part chords.

Minor 7th Chord

Major 7th Chord

Dominant 7th Chord

Shell Voicings
This example demonstrates the root location on the 2nd string. By placing the root on the 2nd string the 1st string will
offer possibilities of four part voicings. The concern with this option, due to the stretch required to perform, is that the
individuals ability will determine how low on the neck a voicing is possible.

Minor 7th Chord

Major 7th Chord

Dominant 7th Chord