Harmonic functions of dominant chords and subdominant chords When looking at how we construct chord progressions, looking at how the tonic chord (or root) relates […]
Playing the G Chord – Look at 4 insanely easy shapes
Lets learn about the different open G chords Whilst there is no right or wrong way to play an open G chord, learning a variety […]
8 Types of F Major: How to make it Easy!
F Major, is one of two guitar chords that doesn’t fall into the CAGED system. It relies on these shapes to construct F shapes across […]
Triads: This is how to know 3 note guitar chords
You’ll likely know a few open guitar chords already in the form of the CAGED System, but it’s important to be able to understand how […]
Inversions: Chord-Play 101 to Better Your Fretboard Knowledge
Chord inversions are an incredibly useful thing to get your head around as a guitarist. They make your playing more versatile as you master them […]
Secondary Dominants – A Really Simple 7th Chord Hack for Songwriting
By now, you should be familiar with 7th chords and how they are built. No? Refresh your memory quickly with this article! Knowing the difference […]
2 Notes at the same time? Introducing Double Stops
Most guitarists will start by learning single string lines on their guitar. Adding double stops to your arsenal early on, will help you learn how […]
Suspended Chords. Easily add a little rich tension to chords
Suspended chords are an easy and effective way to expand upon your already wide knowledge of major and minor chords. As well as the depth […]
How to Create Rich Progressions with Easy 7th Chords
7th chords are a great addition to your chordal arsenal and by now, you should know how to play the basic CAGED chord shapes. The […]
Learn more chords with 5 shapes in a simplified system
What is the CAGED system? Learning the main open chords early on in your playing is commonplace for most if not all guitarists. There’s a […]