Your First Real Chords – The E Family
July 1, 2011 1 CommentFinally, time to learn our first three chords! We’ve got three on the table for today: E, E minor, and E7
Chords
A Family of Chords
July 1, 2011 11 CommentsThe next family of chords is the A family! Only one more to go after this and then we can start learning some real songs!
D Family of Chords
July 1, 2011 1 CommentNow on to the D family of chords! Three new chords but nothing you guys can’t handle!
The Four Main Acoustic Chords
July 1, 2011 1 CommentThe four most important chords you’ll ever know! These four make up countless songs and are the secret weapon behind most songwriting.
Chord Changing Tips
July 1, 2011 1 CommentHaving some trouble changing chords? Then look no further!
Root 6 Barre Chords
July 7, 2011 64 CommentsThis might be the toughest lesson you guys have had yet! We’re of course looking at barre chords, but with some practice and good technique, you’ll pick them up in no time.
Root 5 Minor Barre Chords
July 7, 2011 No CommentsNow it’s time to learn the next set of barre chords – the root 5 shapes. In this lesson we’re just learning one chord, the root 5 minor shape.
Root 5 Major Barre Chords
July 7, 2011 No CommentsOnly one more barre chord to go! This time it’s the root 5 major barre chord, perhaps the toughest of the bunch. But you guys can do it!
Combining Open and Barre Chords
July 7, 2011 1 CommentIn songs, many guitarists like to combine open and barre chords to create their progressions. This is usually a bit difficult for guitarists, but we’ll show you the best way to do it!
Open A Sus Chords
July 8, 2011 No CommentsTime to learn our A sus chords and add some serious flavor to your playing.
C Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNext up we’ve got the C sus family! These chords are absolutely beautiful and can really inject some emotion into your playing. Enjoy guys!
D Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNow it’s time to learn the D sus chords! These work great to mix up with a regular D chord and are a staple of rock guitar playing.
Intro to Diminished Chords
July 9, 2011 No CommentsNo chord gets a worse wrap then the diminished chord. We’ll teach you how to play them and hopefully you’ll walk away with a little more respect for the diminished chord!
E Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsAnother lesson, another sus family! It’s the E sus family this time and they sound awesome!
G Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsTime to learn our last sus family, the G sus family. Almost there guys!
Open Dominant 7th Chords
July 25, 2011 1 CommentDominant 7 chords sound super bluesy, and today we’ll be learning the open ones.
Open Major 7 Chords
July 25, 2011 No CommentsMajor 7 chords are a great way to get a smooth, jazz sound. We’ll show you all of the open major 7 chords in this lesson.
Open Minor 7 Chords
July 25, 2011 3 CommentsIf you want a dark blues, jazz, or alternative feel, look no further than the minor 7 chords. We’ll show you how to play them.
Open Sus 7 Chords
July 25, 2011 No CommentsFew chords are as mysterious sounding as the open sus 7 chords. They hang you up and always leave you wanting more. So let’s get started!
Root 5 7th Chords
July 26, 2011 1 CommentWe’ve got another batch of new chords, this time the root 5 7th chords. These are essential for any blues, jazz, or funk player and are the preferred 7th chords at GBU.