In this frankly epic tutorial we're concentrating solely on chords and chordal ideas, and the following will act as a compendium of great chord fingerings. The audio examples start with simple chords ...

Master Jimi's 'thumb over the neck' and finger barre chord techniques – plus his approach to funk rock and much more ...

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Learn the basics of guitar chords, including major and minor types, chord progressions, and tips for beginners to start ...

In this lesson we're using more complex-sounding chords to outline jazz-style melodies that are great for acoustic and electric guitar players. These shapes all lend themselves nicely to jazz ...

Looking for a beginner guitar book? We review three books that will get you started on strumming from the comforts of home.

Skip ahead to the ear training lessons, which can teach you how to listen to songs like "Bags," "Circles," and Here Comes the Sun," and recognize chord progressions to replicate them on your guitar.

In this lesson we're using more complex-sounding chords to outline jazz-style melodies that are great for acoustic and electric guitar players. These shapes all lend themselves nicely to jazz ...