Diminished chord tones create an air of uneasiness. And whether you find them through guitar lessons or articles like this one, these guitar chord types can really revolutionize your playing! Today we’ll be looking at two types of E diminished guitar chords. What’s E Diminished? The E dim chords we’ll cover here are based on […]

Learning new guitar chords is one of the most exciting parts of being a guitarist. And today, we’ll venture past the basic chords and take you into the world of dominant ninths with the C9 chord. What Is a C9 Chord? All dominant ninth guitar chords follow the same pattern. In order to figure out […]

We’ve all been in a situation where for whatever reason the chords have simply needed changing. And if you haven’t, chances are that if you have any interest in performing in a group at any point you will be required to do so. What can otherwise seem scarily theoretical is rendered child’s play on a […]

The E flat diminished chord has a bizarre, almost dreadful sound when played alone. And if you’ve never heard it before, you might be unsure of how to use it. However, when used properly (it’s most at home in the key of E), it can add just the right amount of tension. Let’s dive into […]

If you’re like many guitarists, you want to learn to play as many chord types as possible. Today, we’ll be looking at the dark and mysterious B diminished chord, a chord that can add incredible tension to any guitar or piano piece. What Is a Diminished Chord? If you’ve ever heard a diminished chord played […]

Not all chord charts include D9, a distinctive-sounding guitar chord. But if you’re looking to move past your typical guitar chords, the D9 chord is a new and exciting one to learn! What’s a D9 Chord? The D9 chord is pronounced as the “D dominant ninth” or “D9” chord. A dominant ninth chord includes the […]

Unless you’re a guitar player who plays a lot of funk songs, you may not have encountered an E9 guitar chord in your life. Read on to learn it and start adding it to your repertoire! What’s the E9 Chord? A dominant ninth chord (not to be confused with a major ninth chord) builds on […]

With all the characters present in this chord, it would be easy to quickly assume that it is one of those fancy chords beyond the reach of the casual or beginner guitarist. However, though its implementation is often found in more Jazz-based music, or genres with a keener and/or more adept sense of harmonic complexity, […]

In progressing as guitarists and expanding our repertoire, we ought to seek to fill our minds and fingers with as many chords as possible, even those that might not be so prevalent in our music of choice. We never know when it might turn up, and when we least expect it and have time to […]

In progressing as guitarists and expanding our repertoire, we ought to seek to fill our minds and fingers with as many chords as possible, even those that might not be so prevalent in our music of choice. We never know when it might turn up, and when we least expect it and have time to […]

Numbers, numbers, as far as the musical eye can see! I’m willing to bet that if I asked all present to raise their hands if they’d ever heard of a 2-5-1 chord progression, the whole digital room would be full of arms outstretched. I am also willing to wager that the room would continue thus […]

Whether you’re a beginner or a somewhat more experienced player, learning a new guitar chord is always exciting. Today we’ll be looking at the fraught-sounding Db major, a mainstay of many jazz standards. What Is the Db Chord? Db major (said aloud as “D-flat major”) is a flattened version of the D major chord. Like […]

Particularly if you’re a metal or hard rock guitarist, you may have found that drop tunings can create a whole new sound. Playing tuned down gives rhythm guitar some extra power and lends leads some extra bite. In this article, we’ll talk you through tuning down and introduce you to some drop C songs to […]

The song “Jingle Bells” is a Christmas classic. And if you’re preparing yourself to get into the holiday spirit, you might want to start learning to play it now! In this article, we’ll show you the Jingle Bell chords you need to play this iconic song. Who Wrote Jingle Bells? Some people claim that Jingle […]

Though it’s a humble story of a hitchhiker traveling to see his lover, “Wagon Wheel” is easily one of the most popular and memorable country-infused songs in recent history. And regardless of the genre you play, it’s a great song to have in your repertoire. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the Wagon Wheel […]