Latest about Chords
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
6 simple but super-effective ways to make easy chords sound great
Simply rearranging the notes can make basic chords sound infinitely more exciting
Banish stock phrases with these smart triad chord ideas
It is all too easy to fall into familiar patterns when playing, but these five triads prove that it's just as easy to break out of them and find a fresh perspective on your playing
Stop spending all your practice time on soloing: rhythm playing is even more important – and embellishing chords will seriously up your game
We show you how to take regular chords and level them up with sliding shapes, doublestops and legato
Jimi Hendrix smashed the barriers between lead and rhythm guitar with his revolutionary chord work. Learn how the most influential guitarist of them all worked his voodoo style with this essential chord lesson
Learn about the often overlooked rhythmic foundations of the guitar icon’s world-changing playing
Understanding alternative chord shapes and inversions can have massive benefits for your lead playing – take a break from scales and give your solos a boost by incorporating these shapes
Step away from your usual scales by peppering your leads with some smart new chord shapes
Introducing contrasting open chords – the open-string shapes used by the likes of Alex Lifeson and Jeff Buckley in some of their dreamiest guitar parts
What is a contrasting open chord? It's simply an open chord that combines high-fretted notes and open strings, and it can be used to great effect on acoustic or electric guitar
