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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

Open G tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
Loved by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Keith Richards, open G makes a good tuning for bottleneck blues, and these chords are essential voicings for exploring its musical potential

Open D tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know
By Jon Bishop published
A favorite of Mumford & Sons, open D tunes your guitar to DADF#AD and makes a great platform for fingerstyle blues excursions
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