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Jazz up your chord progressions with this introduction to voice leading
By Richard Barrett published
Thou shalt Joe Pass with this lesson in gradual transitions between chords, which allow you to move around the fretboard for new musical ideas
How to target chord tones with string bends and make your solos sing
By Andy Timmons published
Ring the changes with Andy Timmons’ masterclass in expressive string bending
Guitarists argue the chord Prince Harry is fretting in a new Netflix trailer is, in fact, a complex jazz voicing
By Matt Parker published
“He must be a jazzer” is the verdict as UK newspaper asks guitarists’ opinions
Take your blues jams to the next level with 10 inspiring chord shapes
By Jenna Scaramanga published
Get to know the Hendrix Chord and a whole lotta options for adding variety to your blues rhythm playing
Learn 5 Eric Johnson chords that utilize his trademark ‘shell’ voicing for big ambient clean tones
By Richard Barrett published
Got a wicked clean tone but don't know what to play? Step right this way...
Spice up your slash chord skills with these 10 tips on how to use them in your playing
By Milton Mermikides last updated
Learn how to add some sonic intrigue to your progressions with rich, complex sounds, minus the complicated theory
Add suspense to your chord progressions with these augmented shapes
By Richard Barrett published
The music theory math is easy in this lesson, but can be devastatingly effective
How chords can literally be turned on their heads to produce interesting new harmonic effects in songwriting
By Richard Barrett published
Using inversions – or slash chords as they are more commonly known – is a great way of experimenting with familiar chords
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