Latest about Chords
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
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
