Want to learn guitar but not sure where to begin? One of the most effective places to start is with a small set of basic chords. By focusing on just a few core shapes, you can start playing real songs much sooner than you might expect. In this lesson, we’ll focus on a small group … Read more

If you’re ready to go beyond open chords, barre chords, and 7th chords, drop 2 chords are a great next step to expand your harmonic vocabulary and make your playing sound richer. In this lesson, you’ll learn what drop 2 chords are, how to play them on guitar, and practical ways to use them in … Read more

If you’ve started learning barre chords on guitar, you might have found them to be much tougher to play than you expected. Learning these chords can be a frustrating and uncomfortable process but there are ways approach them more ease which we’ll look at. After you learn your open chords on guitar, which are the ones you … Read more

Have you ever seen a slash chord like D/F# or G/B in a song and weren’t sure what to do with it? Good news, it’s simpler than it looks. Slash chords are a quick way to make your chord progressions sound smoother and more musical. In this lesson, you’ll learn what they mean and when … Read more

Struggling to keep your chord changes smooth and on time? You’re not the only one. Switching between chords is one of the biggest hurdles for beginner guitarists, but it’s also one of the most rewarding skills to master. The good news is, with the right practice strategies, you can overcome this challenge and start playing … Read more