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
Triads form the backbone of most chords and are a great tool for outlining harmony, building melodies, and improvising. While the concept is simple in theory, learning how to apply triads all over the guitar neck takes practice but it’s well worth the effort. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play Major triads, explore … 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
What a Friend We Have in Jesus is one of the most popular Christian hymns, written by Joseph M. Scriven. This lesson covers the chords, melody with tabs, and a finger style guitar arrangement. Grab your guitar and let’s get started! How to read the guitar chord charts To clarify how to read the chord … Read more