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Acoustic Beginner 1 – Your First 3 Chords
When you’re first getting started learning to play the acoustic guitar, don’t allow yourself to become overwhelmed trying to learn tons of chords. This is…
9th Chords Guitar: Root 6 Voicings for Blues
Most blues guitarists stick to the same three basic chords. You play them in the same positions, the same way, year after year. Your solos…
12 Bar Blues Chord Progression: Backdoor Man Guitar Lesson
One chromatic passing note. That’s all it takes to transform a basic blues riff into something that catches ears and makes people turn their heads.…
Use These 4 Chords… PLAY IN ANY KEY!
If you can master these four bar chord shapes, you will be able to play the six primary chords in ANY KEY you need to.…
How to Play the D9 Chord (Without the Muted String Mess)
The D9 chord trips up more guitarists than almost any other blues voicing. It looks straightforward on paper, but getting all five strings to ring…