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Dissonant guitar chords: 5 voicings that will add suspense and tension to your playing
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
Make like Joni Mitchell and Steve Hackett and freshen up your chords with 5 alternative voicings
By incorporating open strings, you can give your chords more color and keep the ear interested. Here are five voicings that are certified fresh
5 rock ’n’ roll ending chords you need to know
These jazz-inspired chords will class up any set. Simply add to the conclusion of your jam, et voila!
6 simple but super-effective ways to make easy chords sound great
Simply rearranging the notes can make basic chords sound infinitely more exciting
Banish stock phrases with these smart triad chord ideas
It is all too easy to fall into familiar patterns when playing, but these five triads prove that it's just as easy to break out of them and find a fresh perspective on your playing
Stop spending all your practice time on soloing: rhythm playing is even more important – and embellishing chords will seriously up your game
We show you how to take regular chords and level them up with sliding shapes, doublestops and legato
Understanding alternative chord shapes and inversions can have massive benefits for your lead playing – take a break from scales and give your solos a boost by incorporating these shapes
Step away from your usual scales by peppering your leads with some smart new chord shapes
Introducing polychords – the mind-bending guitar shapes that will take your playing into new harmonic and melodic worlds
Polychords are a neat way to expand your musical vocabulary and can be used in your rhythm and lead playing, as the great Larry Carlton has demonstrated time and time again
There’s no such thing as an ‘acoustic guitar chord’ – but these 12 shapes sound amazing unplugged
Learn a dozen chords that will expand your musical vocabulary and enhance your songwriting – and the best bit? They’re not that difficult
Your solos and rhythm playing will benefit from learning chords across the fretboard – and major 7ths are a great place to start
The major 7th chord is a favorite among guitarists of all stripes, including Nile Rodgers – here are 5 ways to take the shape to the next level, and your overall playing along with it, too
