E Minor Chord Variations: Open Voicing Triads
What if the E minor chord you’ve been playing your whole life is just the beginning? There’s a world of richer, darker, and more interesting…
Chord Types
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…
Suspended Chords on Guitar: What They Are and How to Use Them
Suspended chords are one of the most versatile tools in your guitar toolkit. They work in nearly every musical style and create beautiful moments of…
Chord Inversions on Guitar
Understanding chord inversions opens up a whole new world of sounds and possibilities on the guitar. In basic terms, inversion means reversal, so we’re talking…
The Dominant 7th Chord in Blues & Country
The dominant 7th chord is essential for blues and country guitar. If you enjoy either of these styles, understanding this chord will unlock classic sounds…
Jazz Guitar Chords: Start With Major 7ths
Jazz chords have a softer, mellower sound than standard major and minor chords, and the major 7th family is the best place to start learning…