Tag: Guitar Chords
Guitar Chord Values
When we first begin learning guitar, we usually start by learning the basic major and minor chords – made up of root, third (or flat third) and fifth degrees – and these form the basis of our chord vocabulary as we progress. I remember when one of my friends first showed me how to play […]
Guitar Chord of the Month: E7#9
I can’t believe we are already 4 issues to the good, and, therefore, by definition, discussing our 4th chord of the month. It was only a matter of time before we added the “Jimi” chord, E7#9 into the mix. Before we go on to look at why this is commonly a Hendrix specialty, let’s look […]
Dominant Chord Tricks
Dominant Chord Tricks: How to Make Chords Interesting. A chord symbol is the starting point, not the final destination for your rhythm playing. A few tricks can make your performance much more fun and interesting.! Let’s focus on dominant chords. They’re frequently found in blues, jazz and funk pieces. They are usually presented with […]
Mastering the F Chord
The Dreaded F Chord! One of the most common stumbling blocks I see beginner guitarists struggle with is the F chord. This is because it is usually the first time they have encountered the challenging technique of playing several strings with one finger (a ‘barre’). I remember being stuck on the F chord for some […]
Guitar Tricks & Funky Grooves
Chord Tricks & Funky Grooves: How to make chords interesting! There are a variety of tricks we can use to make even the most basic chords interesting; Sometimes, one chord can last for several bars and it needs to be kept alive. In a funky groove there may be only one chord for the duration of […]
Chord Of The Month: D9
It’s strage isn’t it? A few days ago we were thinking what weird, perhaps complex, unusual chord should feature for this month. Should it have a long name? Should you have to use 4 fingers and a thumb to be able play it? Could we find one that had featured in some far out wacky […]