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After the last lesson on bar chords we learnt that taking the A minor chord shape, we could create any minor chord by moving the shape in the form of a bar chord up and down the fretboard.
Whilst the A minor shape is certainly a popular (more…)
You may have already heard the term Barre Chord or, as it is more commonly known as, Bar Chord. It is a very common term amongst guitar players and learning Bar Chords is the next logical step.
The previous chords we have been working on are called open chords. This is due to the fact you are using open string (strings with no fingers on them!) These chords are not movable. They can only be played in this one place. Try moving the G chord up to another fret and, unless you are very lucky, it will sound naff. (more…)
Ok so I am sure you are getting the previous chords down brilliantly and already you have the ability to strum along to hundreds, if not thousands, of songs.
Now it is time to increase your repertoire of chords which will allow you to play pretty much every song.
It is important to first get every note of the chord sounding perfect then work at slowly changing between one chord to another ensuring that quality is always there. (more…)
I’m sure you are coming along great with the chord progressions that we were discussing previously.
There are several other chords you really need to know but for now I am going to show you a lovely chord progression that is very easy to play and a perfect first song to learn. Wonderwall by Oasis
Take a look at the chords below then we will go through it. (more…)
I am sure you are practicing hard with the chords I wrote about yesterday. I wanted to briefly mention about rhythm and timing.
Timing is basically about when to change or strike the chords. Rhythm is how many times and what speed you play the specific chord before you change.
With your four chords you are learning I want you to do two things. It involves counting to four. Firstly I want you to play each chord once and count to four before (more…)