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5 dissonant guitar chords that hold unexpected delights
We're always talking about harmonious chord pairings, but these discordant shapes will bring tension and surprise to your playing
5 shapes to try using 6/9 chords – a voicing loved by the likes of Brian Setzer and a perfect closer
What are 6/9 chords? Well, it might sound complicated but they simply have the 6th and 9th of the parent scale, and their stacking of 4ths gives them a sound like no other
Open G minor chords: 5 shapes you need to know
Tuned D G D G Bb D, open G minor will give you a fresh perspective on the instrument, and with it new chord shapes to learn
Open C chords: 5 shapes you need to know
Used by the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, Open C tuning is a simple way to find fresh chord voicings – here are 5 to get you started
Open Csus2 chords: 5 shapes you need to know
With its low C tuning on your sixth string, open Csus2 is a powerful tuning, used to great effect by powerhouse acoustic folk players such as Martin Simpson
Open Gsus4 tuning chords: 5 chords you need to know
A must-learn tuning for folk acoustic styles, open Gsus4 makes for easy chords that sound amazing
Open Aadd9 tuning: 5 shapes you need to know
A favorite of Australian virtuoso Alan Gogoll, this tuning will expand your acoustic horizons and add a touch of magic to your chord voicings
Open G tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know
Loved by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Keith Richards, open G makes a good tuning for bottleneck blues, and these chords are essential voicings for exploring its musical potential
