open chords Archives - Gary Rebholz

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 you might have thought it is

Learn how the alternating bass note technique works, how to play it with various chords, and how it adds interest to your playing

Learn how to use the guitar chords E minor and A minor with a bar to create two moveable shapes that give you all other minor chords

Want to know the best place to get started learning guitar? Master these five major open chords and you’re well on your way to playing.

If you learn the notes on the A string, guitar becomes more understandable

Quickly learn the notes on the A string guitar in hand. The ability to identify notes quickly plays a critical role in your development.