Chords
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Get more out of one of guitar’s most important shapes with 5 chords that demystify the dominant 7th
By Richard Barrett published
They are so commonplace that we take the theory behind them for granted. Here are five 7th chords, the theory underpinning them, and some ideas for modifying them
5 dissonant guitar chords that hold unexpected delights
By Richard Barrett published
We're always talking about harmonious chord pairings, but these discordant shapes will bring tension and surprise to your playing
5 shapes to try using 6/9 chords – a voicing loved by the likes of Brian Setzer and a perfect closer
By Richard Barrett published
What are 6/9 chords? Well, it might sound complicated but they simply have the 6th and 9th of the parent scale, and their stacking of 4ths gives them a sound like no other
Open G minor chords: 5 shapes you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
Tuned D G D G Bb D, open G minor will give you a fresh perspective on the instrument, and with it new chord shapes to learn
Open C chords: 5 shapes you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
Used by the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, Open C tuning is a simple way to find fresh chord voicings – here are 5 to get you started
Open Csus2 chords: 5 shapes you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
With its low C tuning on your sixth string, open Csus2 is a powerful tuning, used to great effect by powerhouse acoustic folk players such as Martin Simpson
Open Gsus4 tuning chords: 5 chords you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
A must-learn tuning for folk acoustic styles, open Gsus4 makes for easy chords that sound amazing
Open Aadd9 tuning: 5 shapes you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
A favorite of Australian virtuoso Alan Gogoll, this tuning will expand your acoustic horizons and add a touch of magic to your chord voicings
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