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!
Chords
Root 6 7th Chords
July 26, 2011 2 CommentsIn this lesson we’re going to learn about the root 6 7th chords. These smooth chords are a must know for any jazz player but essential for any guitarist regardless of style.
Root 5 and Root 6 Barre Chords
August 29, 2011 No CommentsYou’ve seen root 6 and root 5 barre chords individually, but now it’s time to combine them! In this lesson we’ll break down the movement and offer you some advice.
Root 6 Sus Chords
July 26, 2011 1 CommentToday we’ll be checking out the root 6 7th chords. Get ready to inject some serious pizazz into your rhythm guitar playing!
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.
Root 5 Sus Chords
July 26, 2011 No CommentsSus chords are a great way to spice up a standard chord progression. You see them all the time, and the root 5 chords are easy and sound awesome.
G Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsTime to learn our last sus family, the G sus family. Almost there guys!
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!
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!
Same Chord Different Shape Exercise
July 27, 2011 No CommentsHere’s a great exercise that will really reinforce those new CAGED shapes. Get ready to flex those mental muscles!
Open Dominant 7th Chords
July 25, 2011 1 CommentDominant 7 chords sound super bluesy, and today we’ll be learning the open ones.
Chord Changing Tips
July 1, 2011 1 CommentHaving some trouble changing chords? Then look no further!
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!
F Shape Reggae Chords
July 28, 2011 1 CommentWe’re checking the F shape reggae chords today, a super common shape that all guitar players need to know!
E Sus Family
July 9, 2011 No CommentsAnother lesson, another sus family! It’s the E sus family this time and they sound awesome!
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.
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.
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.
Barred 7th Sus Chords
July 26, 2011 No CommentsTime for the barred sus7 chords! Few chords will draw you and leave you wanting more than the sus7 chords. Learn the shapes then we’ll check out some riffs!