Music theory

Exploring the 7 chord

Learn all about the different variations of the 7 chord, how to make them on guitar, and what the differences…

3 years ago

What is a sus chord and how do you use it?

Lean what a sus chord is, how to play them for the five open major chords, and why they're useful…

3 years ago

How to play diminished chords on guitar

Learn how to make diminished chords on guitar and how to use them to create tension and release in your…

3 years ago

The anatomy of an A chord on guitar

Learn how much more useful technique and knowledge the open A chord on guitar holds than the simple cowboy chord…

3 years ago

How to harmonize the major scale on guitar

Learn to easily harmonize the major scale on guitar with a simple pattern that unlocks the chord structure of any…

4 years ago

The anatomy of an E chord on guitar

Learn key understandings that the open E chord on guitar provides including moveable shapes, triads, the major pentatonic scale and…

4 years ago

How to play power chords on guitar

Power chords on guitar are the signature sound of heavy metal, punk, and other aggressive electric styles, but they can…

4 years ago

Harmonizing the minor scale

Learn how harmonizing the minor scale in each of the three forms: natural, harmonic, and melodic helps you understand minor-key…

4 years ago

What makes the blues scale a powerful tool?

Learn what makes the blues scale a powerful tool that you can use to create interesting guitar solos in both…

4 years ago

A minor scales primer

Here is a minor scales primer to help you learn the different forms of the minor scale and how to…

4 years ago