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This Chord Instantly Sounds Like The Police!

IntermediateBarre ChordsMarty Music
1:43/39K views/Feb 2026
1:43·39K views·Feb 2026·Released 1979·Taught by Marty Music
Barre ChordsReggaeKey of D minor82 BPM
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i-III-VII-VI

What you'll learn

  • How to play a minor 11 chord
  • How to add color to plain minor chords
  • The signature chord from Walking on the Moon
  • How to create more open, moody, and exotic sounds

About this lesson

If you’re bored of plain minor chords, this is a super cool way to add color fast. Instead of a basic minor, try a minor 11—a sound Andy Summers used all the time with The Police. That D minor 11 shape is the signature chord in Walking on the Moon, and it instantly feels more open, moody, and exotic. Same function as a minor chord, but way more interesting. Add a little chorus and delay and the vibe is instantly there. 🎶 Grab the FREE Boss Katana patch I used here: bit.ly/bossmarty Thanks to @BOSSinfoglobal 🎸

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