Chords
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Tired of playing power chords? Mr. Black has the pedal for you: the High-Five Instant Power Chord Generator
By Jonathan Horsley published
Just play the root note and this compact pitch-shifter will add the fifth and octave as if by magic, but you’d best hurry – it’s a limited-edition run

How to weave small two-note chords around a guitar melody
By Andy Timmons published
Andy Timmons unpacks his chord/melody approach and explains how you can use it in your own songwriting ideas

Learn 5 Lydian chords that can add mood and atmosphere to your playing
By Richard Barrett published
Joe Satriani is a fan. Danny Elfman, too. And by learning these chord shapes, you can drop some Lydian magic into your songwriting for dramatic effect

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...
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