Chords

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Joe Pass

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

Chords
Andy Timmons

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

Chords
Young man at home playing guitar and wearing headphones connected to laptop

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

Beginner Lessons
50 Chords

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

Chords
Young woman playing her guitar at home

Beginner guitar: how to play minor chords

By Total Guitar editors published

Improve your playing and get to grips with the theory behind minor chords

Beginner Lessons
Close-up of hand playing chord on electric guitar neck

CAGED guitar chords: learn the CAGED guitar system and unlock the fretboard

By Total Guitar editors published

This simple chord system will transform your rhythm playing and get you playing across the neck

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