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 […]
How to Play the E9 chord on Guitar?
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 […]
How to Play the Gmaj7 Chord on Guitar
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, […]
How to Play the Eb Guitar Chord?
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 […]
How to Play 2 – 5 – 1 Chord Progression
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 […]
How to Play the Db Chord on Guitar
If you’re looking for the “right” way to play the Db guitar chord, we’re explaining barre chords and some alternate voicing. Video lesson included!
Drop C Songs on Guitar
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 […]
Jingle Bell Chords for Guitar
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 […]
Wagon Wheel Chords No Capo
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 […]
How to Play DM Chord?
Chords accomplish a lot in music — they convey emotion that can be challenging to get across in lyrics. Today, we’ll be looking at the useful Dm guitar chord and several different ways to play it and use it. What’s the Dm Guitar Chord? Like a lot of minor chords, Dm could be classified as […]
How to Play Abm Guitar Chord?
A flat minor, or Abm, isn’t often one of the first chords beginners learn. A lot of new guitarists learn some open major chords, some open minor chords, and some open seventh chords. The Abm guitar chord is a step up as it’s commonly played as a barre chord. Let’s take a look at Abm […]
Drop A Songs on Guitar
There’s nothing quite like a guitar with a growling low end. And if you play heavier genres of music, you may already be familiar with drop tuning and what it can do for your sound. Though drop A tuning is a little less common than some other lowered tunings (like drop D), it has the […]
How to Play Bb Guitar Chord?
The Bb chord is part of the F key, one of the most popular for guitar in any genre of music. Be an expert on the Bb chord. Learn how to play it. Read on.
How to Play C7 Guitar Chord?
The C7 guitar chord, also called the C7 dom, has an upbeat and cheery feel. It can bring hope to a song, no matter the genre. The C7 chord is the perfect way to add a twist to the C chord, as it adds a seventh interval. The easiest way to learn the C7 chord […]
How to Play G7 Guitar Chord?
The G7 guitar chord has a bright and cheerful feel, created through the seventh interval. The most common genres that use it are the blues and funk options due to the upbeat and groovy sounds offered. G7 is easy for beginners to learn, especially when using the fourth position or the open string methods. There […]
Learning Reggae Made Easy
When you hear a reggae song, it’s hard not to think of island breezes, the sun on your skin, and sand between your toes. And playing reggae, especially a group, is a fun yet meditative exercise in rhythm. Don’t worry if you’re still very new to guitar—reggae guitar chord progressions aren’t too hard to get […]
Easy Tutorial for Left Handed Guitar Chords
Even though playing left handed has its own unique challenges, learning to play guitar left handed isn’t all that different from learning right handed guitar.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Keys
It’s hard not to admire a guitarist who can simply improvise along with any given song. And often, these players simply need to ask what key the song is in! A lot of guitar instruction doesn’t spend much time focusing on guitar keys. But understanding the fundamentals of different keys and how they work is […]
Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Scales Chart
When you first learn a new instrument of any kind, you start by learning all the notes. You can memorize the musical alphabet, which encompasses the tones on the treble and bass clefs. You may remember, for instance, that the notes on the low side spell out the word F-A-C-E. This theory and all that […]
How To Play G#m Guitar Chord
To make sure you can play your favorite songs, here’s what you need to know about the arguably most popular guitar chord— the Gm chord guitar.