Blues Chord Substitution: Add Color to Your Blues Chords
You’ve learned how to play dominant 7th chords and how to use them in the I-IV-V progression. That’s the foundation. But if you want your…
Blues Chords
12 Bar Blues Chords: Master the I-IV-V Progression in Any Key
For more on blues chords, check out the full lesson series. If you’re exploring guitar chords, this is a great place to start. You’ve learned…
Dominant 7th Chords Guitar: Master 12 Blues Chords with One Simple Shape
Ever feel like you're playing the same three blues chords in the same positions forever? I get it. But here's the good news: once you…
9th Chords Guitar: Root 6 Voicings for Blues
Most blues guitarists stick to the same three basic chords. You play them in the same positions, the same way, year after year. Your solos…
The Hendrix Chord: How to Use the Sharp 9 in Blues
The Hendrix chord stops most blues guitarists cold. It’s one of the most distinctive sounds in rock and blues. Yet it doesn’t belong on the…
How to Play the D9 Chord (Without the Muted String Mess)
The D9 chord trips up more guitarists than almost any other blues voicing. It looks straightforward on paper, but getting all five strings to ring…
Blues Chords on Guitar: Master the Essential Shapes
Most guitar players think learning blues chords means memorizing a bunch of complicated jazz voicings. That’s not where you start. The foundation of blues guitar…