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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

How to transform the C major chord into something magical
By Richard Barrett published
Few players go weak at the knees at the thought of a C major, but with a couple of different voicings it gives us a world of interesting and versatile sounds to work with

How to journey across the fretboard using wide-interval chords
By Richard Barrett published
Take the route less traveled when it comes to chord voicings, and add new shapes to shake up your songwriting

Extended guitar chords explained
By Richard Barrett published
Adding notes to a chord to enrich harmony can be a confusing topic – and gymnastic for the fingers. We're here to help

Stuck in a power chord rut? Try these 5 smart alternatives
By Richard Barrett published
Voicings that go beyond the usual ‘5’ chord can make for some impactful and harmonically interesting sounds

Funk up your chords with these minimal vamp-friendly blues shapes
By Richard Barrett published
When the mix is crowded by other instrumentation, simplifying your chords can help your playing stand out

Make an impact with 5 expansive open guitar chords
By Richard Barrett published
It’s time to make some noise as this lesson demonstrates how using all six strings can make for some big open chords in the key of E major

The Hendrix chord: learn Jimi Hendrix's favorite 7#9 shape
By John Wheatcroft published
Ever wondered how players like Jimi Hendrix and Grant Green blur the distinction between major and minor with such bluesy ease? Let us show you how it's done...
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