Chords

Players such as David Bowie and Joni Mitchell have deployed alternate voicings to great effect in their songwriting, and they can be a powerful songwriting tool to have under your belt

Aspiring film soundtrack artists, apply within, because with high drama, sometimes you need something more exotic than an open G...

Tritone substitutions are jazz theory 101 – and you don't need a degree from Berklee to put them into practice

Expand your guitar vocab with chord ideas for Double Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, Open D and Open C tunings, favorite tunings for Keith Richards, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Page and more

It's time to throw some shapes on the fretboard, navigating using the CAGED system, and deploying chord choices that makes players like John Frusciante such great rhythm players

The Asus2(addb5) might sound mind-boggling, but it's easy to play, sounds fascinating, and is one of five voicings to add to your chord vocabulary

By incorporating open strings, you can give your chords more color and keep the ear interested. Here are five voicings that are certified fresh

These jazz-inspired chords will class up any set. Simply add to the conclusion of your jam, et voila!

The CAGED guitar system is a speedy route to fretboard mastery – and you'll learn some cool new chords along the way

Pickup Music founder Sam Blakelock drops by to reveal how triads can elevate your gospel game, and broaden your horizons when playing jazz, R&B and neo-soul