theory
Using Chromatic Passing Tones in Guitar Solos
Learn how to add tension and color to your solos using chromatic passing tones. Master the rules and apply them to real progressions.
Chord progressions by genre
Guitar Chord Progressions by Genre
Compare the harmonic patterns behind country, indie, folk, rock, blues, jazz, reggae, metal, pop, and other guitar styles.
By Genre progression guides
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jazz
Jazz Blues Comping on Guitar: Chords, Rhythms, and Voice Leading
Master jazz blues comping with sophisticated chord voicings, rhythmic patterns, and voice leading techniques to support soloists or play solo guitar.
jazz
Jazz Turnaround Progressions on Guitar: Essential Patterns Every Player Should Know
Master essential jazz turnaround progressions and voice leading patterns to navigate chord changes with sophistication and fluency.
soloing
How to Solo Over Blues Turnarounds on Guitar
Master blues turnarounds. Learn harmonic structure, common progressions, scale choices, chord tone targeting, classic licks, and effective practice approaches.
chords
Using Seventh Chords in Pop Songs: Upgrade Your Progressions
Master major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th chords. Learn how to replace triads with seventh chords and add emotion to your progressions.
chords
Guitar Chord Progressions in the Key of A Minor
Learn the essential chord progressions in the key of A minor on guitar. Includes diatonic chords, popular patterns, voicing ideas, and practice tips.
rhythm
How to Create Your Own Rhythm Guitar Parts
Learn to build dynamic rhythm guitar patterns from scratch, master strumming techniques, and create compelling parts for rock, folk, and funk genres.
rhythm
How to Play Guitar in Different Genres Using the Same Chord Shapes
Learn how rhythm, dynamics, voicings, and technique transform the same guitar chords into rock, blues, funk, folk, jazz, and more. One progression, many genres.
songs
Easy TikTok Guitar Songs: Viral Hits You Can Learn Today
Learn easy TikTok guitar songs: viral progressions, strumming patterns, tips for learning from short clips, and chords for 8 popular TikTok songs.
genres
Punk Guitar Basics: Power Chords, Speed, and Raw Energy
Master punk guitar fundamentals. Learn power chords, downstroke technique, riffs, and chord progressions that define the punk sound.
chord-progression
The Andalusian Cadence on Guitar: Play the Most Dramatic Chord Progression
Master the Andalusian cadence (Am-G-F-E). Learn the theory, variations with 7ths, and how to use it in flamenco, rock, and metal.
chord-progressions
Guitar Chord Progressions in the Key of A: Open Chords and Beyond
Explore chord progressions in the key of A with open and barre voicings for rock, country, and pop styles
chord-progressions
Guitar Chord Progressions in the Key of D: Shapes, Songs, and Ideas
Learn chord progressions in D major with open voicings, fingerpicking patterns, and popular song structures
chord-progressions
Guitar Chord Progressions in the Key of G: A Complete Guide
Master chord progressions in the key of G with open voicings, diatonic harmony, and popular song applications
theory
Guide Tones on Guitar: The 3rds and 7ths That Define Every Chord
Understand guide tones and how 3rds and 7ths create smooth voice leading and sophisticated chord progressions. Essential jazz and contemporary guitar technique.
chord progressions
Guitar Chord Progressions in the Key of Bb: Shapes, Tips, and Songs
Master guitar chord progressions in the key of Bb. Learn the diatonic chords, practical barre chord tips, and progressions used in popular songs.
chord progressions
Guitar Chord Progressions in the Key of E: A Complete Guide
Master E major chord progressions with diatonic chords, open voicings, and popular song examples for guitar.
jazz
How to Approach Jazz Standards on Guitar: A Beginner's Roadmap
Learn to play jazz standards from scratch. Master reading lead sheets, shell voicings, and ii-V-I changes for any jazz song.
chords
Indie Chord Progressions for Guitar
Learn indie guitar chord progressions with jangly, moody, dream-pop, and alternative patterns, plus practical voicings and rhythm ideas.
blues
How to Solo Over a Minor Blues Progression on Guitar
Master soloing over minor blues with scale choices, chord tone targeting, and classic licks. Learn the differences between minor and major blues.
chord-theory
The Neapolitan Chord on Guitar: Adding Unexpected Drama to Your Progressions
Master the bII Neapolitan chord. Learn theory, voicings, and how to use it in classical and pop music for dramatic effect.
chords
Synth-Pop and Electronic Chord Progressions Adapted for Guitar
Learn how to play synth-pop and electronic music chord progressions on guitar. Covers signature harmonic patterns, voicing techniques, and how to recreate that synth-pop sound acoustically.
chords
Drop 2 Voicings on Guitar: Compact Jazz Chords That Go Anywhere
Learn drop 2 chord voicings on guitar - the moveable four-note jazz shapes used by every serious comping guitarist. Includes the theory, core shapes, and how to use them through ii-V-I progressions.
chords
Funk Guitar: Chords, Rhythm, and the 16th-Note Groove
Learn funk guitar rhythm technique with 16th-note strumming, ghost notes, and classic chord shapes. Covers the wah pedal approach, muting, and essential funk progressions.
