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Topic: What can i do with this pedal |
Jimmy Gibson
From:
Cornwall, England
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Posted 25 Sep 2003 1:20 pm |
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Hi guys i have a universal E9/B6 tuning and cant find a use for my 5TH pedal the pedal that raises the 12&11 string and lowers the 7 string,I can use all the other pedals with out any problems but find the 5TH pedal not much use,I know there must be a good reason for having that pedal on that tuning,and would be very greatfull for any help in any way.
Thanks and God bless JIMMY |
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Reece Anderson
From:
Keller Texas USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Sep 2003 1:32 pm
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The pedal you are referring to provides a 7/9 chord which is a "have to have" pedal for the 6th tuning. This enables you to move your bar to the left at anytime and find the relative 7/9 chord.
On an E9/B6 Universal you will need to have your lowered E strings knee lever engaged
It also combines with the knee lever which usually lowers the 5th string 1/2 tone, the pedal which raises the 6th and 9th string 1 tone (which is usually next to it on the left) and it combines with the pedal usually found next to it on the right to form both a diminished chord and a b9 chord depending on the strings selected.
Hope this helps. |
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C Dixon
From:
Duluth, GA USA
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Posted 25 Sep 2003 3:09 pm
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megga dittos Reece.
This is one of THE most important pedals on any "6th" based tuning. Here is just one lick that is sooooo useful.
You are going from a I chord to a IV chord via a I7 chord.
(Note: E's are lowered to Eb)
Key of C
1. While at the 13th fret, pick strings 4, 5 and 7.
2. Move down one fret and engage pedal 5 let the picked strings sustain.
3. Move down yet another fret and let the strings sustain; or repick them.
4. Mute the strings.
5. Release the 5th pedal.
6. Engage the 7th pedal and repick the same strings or strum 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 if you wish.
You went from a C major to a C9th which can be used as a C7th chord, to an F chord.
By gaping, ie, exchanging the 7th string with the 11th string while going to the I7 chord, it will sound big. The pros do this all the time in playing power chords on their C6 neck on a D-10.
Good luck
carl |
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