Barre chords are a key part of funk and disco because a simple ‘lift off’ technique with your fret hand allows you to mute all of the strings - perfect for those momentary rhythmic pauses and for ...

The chord is an Fadd9 chord, but the original was played on a 12-string guitar. If you don’t have a 12-string, you can still play this chord. You need to play an F chord using the Hendrix -style shape ...

Example 25. C#7 (#5#9) The first of our ‘bonus chords’, this C#7 (#5#9) is another great example of an easy to play chord with an intimidating name.

The Eb/b9 is the note that makes this an altered chord. Play this after a D7 (#9) and end with E minor and you’ll recognise a fragment of Pink Floyd’s Breathe.

Beyonce’s beloved Cowboy Carter album and the buzzy Ryan Coogler movie Sinners have people obsessing over guitars. Now, North ...

Recorded in Harrison’s home studio using his most famous instruments, Robin Nolan’s Gypsy jazz covers reimagine the quiet ...

You could learn how to strum the guitar like Paul McCartney and even train your ear with this beginner-friendly guitar lessons bundle, now only $29.97 (reg. $2,800).

When you first take up the guitar (or other string instrument) and spend up to a few hours or more practicing new notes or chords, your fingers can hurt! Learn what causes the pain and how to ...

He kind of knew one or two chords and formed a couple of chords, and that’s what he did. I could tell he was just very musical right away. He went to LaGuardia [High School].

Luckily for you, there’s a new guitar learning software in town, and it’ll let you play songs right from the get-go — no, seriously. We got our hands on Ubisoft’s Rocksmith+ and spent two ...