Category: Guitar Chord Theory
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How to Memorize Guitar Chords
While foundational to the guitar, learning new chords can be difficult to master and commit to memory. In the following article, we’re going to learn how to memorize guitar chords using a combination of repetition and reconsolidation, plus a handy practice tip to ensure you don’t forget the chords you already know while learning new […]
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How to Play F Major on Guitar [5 Easy Ways]
F Major presents a bit of a headache for beginner guitarists but to progress on the guitar you’ll have to get comfortable playing it. In the following article, we’re going to explain why F Major is such a challenging chord and provide some useful tips for getting better at playing it. But first, we’ll demonstrate […]
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The Most Common Guitar Chords
When first learning guitar it’s important to learn and play songs. Scales and exercises that improve dexterity and coordination between your picking and fretting hands definitely have their place, but incorporating real music into your practice routine is essential to assist with your technique, and even more importantly timing. With that in mind, in today’s […]
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7th Chords [Complete Guide]
When learning guitar, the first chords you are likely to encounter are major and minor triads (3-note chords). But once you have a decent grasp of these introductory chords what chords should you learn next? Usually, the answer is 7th chords. But, what are 7th chords? 7th chords are triads with an additional note added. […]
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Half Diminished 7th Chords
Ever come across a chord written like this ø7 or perhaps m7b5 or even -7b5 and wondered what it was? It’s a half-diminished 7th chord also known as a minor 7 flat 5. Here’s a quick rundown: Half diminished 7th chords (aka minor 7 flat 5 chords) are minor 7th chords with a flattened 5th […]
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Minor 7th Chords
How do you make a minor chord more interesting? By adding a note, and making it into a 7th chord. In today’s article, we’re going to be discussing the magic of minor 7th chords. But, if you are just looking for a quick rundown: Minor 7 chords (min7 or -7) are minor triads with an […]
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Major 7th Chords
In today’s article, we’re going to take a closer look at one of the four most common types of 7th chord, the Major 7 chord. But, if you’re just looking for a quick overview: Major 7 chords are Major triads with an added Major 7th interval (11 semitones above the root, or one semitone below […]
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What is a Dominant 7th Chord?
Ever tried learning a new song, only to see a 7 written beside a chord that you would otherwise have known how to play? While there are 4 other (common types) of 7th chords, in most cases, the 7 refers to the chord being a dominant 7th chord, also written as dom7. In today’s article, […]
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What is a Sus Chord? [A Guide To Suspended Chords]
In today’s article, we’re going to discuss sus (aka suspended) chords. If you’re looking for a quick rundown:Sus chords (short for suspended chords) are a type of chord that is neither major nor minor. Sus4 chords include a perfect 4th interval instead of a major or minor 3rd, while Sus2 chords include a perfect 2nd […]
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Open Chords V Barre Chords [And when to use them]
When first learning guitar, a question often asked is, what’s the difference between open and barre chords and when should I use one verse the other? Click here to learn the key differences between open and barre chords, and how to use them.
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Cowboy Chords [The Complete Guide]
Wondering what the term ‘cowboy chords’ means? Click here to learn exactly what cowboy chords are, where the term (may) have come from, and some useful suggestions on how to improve them.
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How To know Which Chords Go Together
In this simple guide, we'll show you how to identify chords that go together and the relationship between chords and keys.
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Guitar Chord Theory [Quick Guide]
Our introductory guide explains (in very simple terms) what chords are, how to read chord charts, how chords are named and how chords are constructed.