After learning your open chords on the guitar, you’ll soon want to know how to play sus 4 chords, which often come up in many popular songs. In this lesson, we’ll be covering the D sus 4 chord, which is short for suspended 4. The D sus 4 chord has an easy open chord shape … Read more
In music, triads are the foundational building blocks used to create chords. We can use triads to outline the sound of a chord which is useful for creating melodies and for improvisation. Although the concept is seemingly simple, working out the triads on the guitar will go a long way for various musical applications. This … Read more
The harmonic minor scale is a unique and dynamic scale used for improvisation. In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference between the harmonic minor scale from other minor scales, the scale shapes to play them on guitar, and musical application examples with tabs and audio. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! What is the … Read more
This lessons covers how to play the D Major 7 chord which is less a commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. You may also see this written as D Maj 7 or Dmaj7 on sheet music. The D Major 7 chord has an easy open chord shape but there are many different … Read more
This lessons covers how to play the A Major 7 chord which is less a commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. You may also see this written as A Maj 7 or Amaj7 on sheet music. The A Major 7 chord has an easy open chord shape but there are many different … Read more
This lessons covers how to play the E Major 7 chord which is less a commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. You may also see this written as E Maj 7 or Emaj7 on sheet music. The E Major 7 chord has an easy open chord shape but there are many different … Read more
This lessons covers how to play the C Major 7 chord which is less a commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. You may also see this written as C Maj 7 or Cmaj7 on sheet music. The C Major 7 chord has an easy open chord shape but there are many different … Read more
The G 7 chord (G dominant 7) is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. Like the G Major chord, the G 7 chord also has an easy open chord shape but there are many other ways you can play this chord throughout the guitar fretboard. By knowing different G7 chord variations, … Read more
The B 7 chord (B dominant 7) is a less commonly known chord when first learning to play guitar. The B 7 chord has a common open chord shape but there are many other ways you can play this chord throughout the guitar fretboard. By knowing different B7 chord variations, you’ll be able to use … Read more
As guitarists, mastering scales is essential for playing melodies and improvising. You’ve probably heard it over and over: “Knowing scales is important!” But how can we practice them effectively to really make our playing shine? While knowing the notes of a scale is a crucial first step, the next challenge is learning how to apply … Read more
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