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Jazz guitar theory 101: 5 ways you can use tritone substitutions to jazz up your chord progressions
Tritone substitutions are jazz theory 101 – and you don't need a degree from Berklee to put them into practice
30 open tuning chords you need to know
Expand your guitar vocab with chord ideas for Double Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, Open D and Open C tunings, favorite tunings for Keith Richards, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Page and more
Want to be a good rhythm guitarist? You need to know your 7th chords – and the CAGED system can help you find them all over the neck
It's time to throw some shapes on the fretboard, navigating using the CAGED system, and deploying chord choices that makes players like John Frusciante such great rhythm players
Dissonant guitar chords: 5 voicings that will add suspense and tension to your playing
The Asus2(addb5) might sound mind-boggling, but it's easy to play, sounds fascinating, and is one of five voicings to add to your chord vocabulary
Make like Joni Mitchell and Steve Hackett and freshen up your chords with 5 alternative voicings
By incorporating open strings, you can give your chords more color and keep the ear interested. Here are five voicings that are certified fresh
5 rock ’n’ roll ending chords you need to know
These jazz-inspired chords will class up any set. Simply add to the conclusion of your jam, et voila!
How to master CAGED guitar chords and unlock the fretboard
The CAGED guitar system is a speedy route to fretboard mastery – and you'll learn some cool new chords along the way
Triads are integral to gospel, neo-soul and jazz guitar – in fact, they're essential for any style of guitar playing. Expand your repertoire now with these effortlessly cool licks
Pickup Music founder Sam Blakelock drops by to reveal how triads can elevate your gospel game, and broaden your horizons when playing jazz, R&B and neo-soul
