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Guitarists argue the chord Prince Harry is fretting in a new Netflix trailer is, in fact, a complex jazz voicing
By Matt Parker published
“He must be a jazzer” is the verdict as UK newspaper asks guitarists’ opinions

Take your blues jams to the next level with 10 inspiring chord shapes
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Get to know the Hendrix Chord and a whole lotta options for adding variety to your blues rhythm playing

Learn 5 Eric Johnson chords that utilize his trademark ‘shell’ voicing for big ambient clean tones
By Richard Barrett published
Got a wicked clean tone but don't know what to play? Step right this way...

Spice up your slash chord skills with these 10 tips on how to use them in your playing
By Milton Mermikides last updated
Learn how to add some sonic intrigue to your progressions with rich, complex sounds, minus the complicated theory

Add suspense to your chord progressions with these augmented shapes
By Richard Barrett published
The music theory math is easy in this lesson, but can be devastatingly effective

How chords can literally be turned on their heads to produce interesting new harmonic effects in songwriting
By Richard Barrett published
Using inversions – or slash chords as they are more commonly known – is a great way of experimenting with familiar chords

How to apply consecutive scale tones in your playing with cluster chords
By Richard Barrett published
Five inspirational ideas to take cluster chords out of the realm of fretboard theory and into something you can put into practice

Learn 10 of the Beatles' signature chord secrets
By Total Guitar editors last updated
We delve into the wonderful world of Beatles harmony with a look at the trademark shapes and progressions of the Fab Four
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