Latest about Chords
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
10 ways to make your guitar chords more interesting
Learn how chords can tap into emotions and you can improve your rhythm chops – and songwriting – fast
How to combine chords and walking basslines on guitar
British jazz maestro Martin Taylor talks us through his chord and walking bassline approach, while keeping that swing going all the time
How to tell the difference between add chords and altered guitar chords
Here are five chords with names to test the brain and a sound that's kind to the ear. Add them to your chord vocabulary now
5 easy ways to create complex sounds from simple chords
Using open strings to embellish your chord work can yield magical results
Learn 5 guitar chords that evoke the golden age of Hollywood
These chords have an orchestral quality that radiates a certain silver screen soundtrack magic
Learn 5 Lydian chords that can add mood and atmosphere to your playing
Joe Satriani is a fan. Danny Elfman, too. And by learning these chord shapes, you can drop some Lydian magic into your songwriting for dramatic effect
Jazz up your chord progressions with this introduction to voice leading
Thou shalt Joe Pass with this lesson in gradual transitions between chords, which allow you to move around the fretboard for new musical ideas
