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 is a piece written by Johann Pachelbel in the 17th century and is often played in wedding ceremonies and graduations. An interesting feature of this piece is that the repeating bass line and series of chords create a foundation while the melody develops and changes throughout. In this lesson, we’ll cover the … 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
One of the most fundamental scales to learn on guitar is the minor scale. Regardless of what genre you’re playing, you need to know the minor scale when playing melodies or improvising in minor keys. Although the minor scale can be played in one position of the guitar, the same set of notes can be … Read more
The F minor chord on guitar is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. This chord may also be written as Fm or F min on sheet music. If you look up how to play a F minor chord, this might come up as a barre chord on the 1st fret, … Read more
The G minor chord on guitar is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. This chord may also be written as Gm or G min on sheet music. If you look up how to play a G minor chord, this might come up as a barre chord on the third fret, … Read more
The A minor chord is one of the first chords you should learn on guitar. This chord may also be written as Am or A min on sheet music. If you look up how to play an A minor chord, this usually comes up as an open chord starting on the 5th string. This is … Read more
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