Chords
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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

Shake up your progressions with 5 chords that are neither major nor minor
By Richard Barrett published
How using the Hendrix chord and the sus chords favoured by Andy Summers can add intrigue and options for your songwriting

How to play barre chords: the 4 most important shapes
By Chris Bird published
Play more notes with fewer fingers, and get to grips with essential rock ’n’ roll, funk and soul shapes

How omitting the 5th in chords can open doors to a much wider musical vocabulary
By Richard Barrett published
A little chord theory can go a long way with new voicings freshening your approach to rhythm guitar

Andy Timmons shows you how to target chord tones in melodic improvisation
By Andy Timmons published
Don't just play scalar runs when soloing – tell a story by accentuating the chords underneath with your note choice

How to play guitar chords: the first 8 chords you need to learn
By Chris Bird published
In this beginner lesson, learn your first guitar chords and the building blocks of rhythm guitar

50 guitar chords you need to know
By Total Guitar editors published
Boost your guitar vocabulary with fingerstyle-friendly shapes and everyday essentials, plus complex jazz voicings
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