The E minor chord is one of the first chords you should learn on guitar. This chord may also be written as Em or E min on sheet music. The E minor chord has an easy open chord shape but there are many different ways you can play this chord throughout the guitar fretboard. By knowing … Read more
Fingerpicking is a beautiful and versatile guitar technique, but mastering it can feel daunting at first. If you’ve ever tried learning a song with fingerpicking, you may have noticed repeating patterns in your picking hand as the chords change. These patterns add rhythm, texture, and musical interest to your playing. In this lesson, we’ll break … Read more
The G Major chord is one of the first chords you should know on guitar. Although this is a simple chord to learn, knowing different G chord variations gives you the flexibility to play it throughout the fretboard whenever needed. Let’s first go over some basic chord theory and then cover 15 ways to play a … Read more
The E chord is one of the first chords you should know on guitar. Although this is a simple chord to learn, knowing different chord variations gives you the flexibility to play throughout the fretboard whenever needed. We’ll first go over some basic chord theory and then cover 12 ways to play an E chord which … Read more
The D Major chord is one of the first chords you should know on guitar. Although this chord has an easy open shape, there are many different ways you can play it throughout the fretboard. By knowing the different chord variations, you’ll have more flexibility to play it throughout the fretboard whenever needed. We’ll first … Read more
The C chord is one of the first chords you should know on guitar. Although this is a simple chord to learn, knowing different chord variations gives you the flexibility to play throughout the fretboard whenever needed. We’ll first go over some basic chord theory and then cover 14 ways to play a C chord which … Read more
The A chord is one of the first chords you should know on guitar. Although this is a simple chord to learn, knowing different chord variations gives you the flexibility to play throughout the fretboard whenever needed. We’ll first go over some basic chord theory and then cover 12 ways to play an A chord … Read more
When first learning the basic guitar chords, many people find the B chord is to be hard to play. If you look it up for the first time, it might come up as a barre chord on the 2nd fret, starting on the 5th string. Admittedly, this chord can be quite a difficult chord for … Read more
Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel is one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music, often heard at weddings, graduations, and other special occasions. What makes this piece so captivating is its repeating bass line and chord progression, which provide a steady foundation while the melody evolves beautifully throughout. In this lesson, we’ll break … Read more
This simple guide covers common and essential symbols used to read and write music. You can use this resource whenever you need helping understanding a specific symbol in a piece you are learning or are composing. The guide is divided into several sections for you to find what you’re looking for. Simply click on any … Read more
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