chords
The Hendrix Chord (7#9): How to Play and Use It on Guitar
A complete exploration of the 7#9 chord, why it's called the Hendrix chord, how to play it in various positions, and practical applications in different musical styles.
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Guitar Lessons, Chords & Practice Guides – Page 16
Build your skills with focused lessons on technique, chords, scales, rhythm, tunings, songwriting, and practice.
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chords
How Long to Learn Barre Chords: A Realistic Timeline
Learn realistic timelines for mastering barre chords, from first attempts to solid technique. Includes weekly milestones, practice schedules, and strategies for overcoming the learning curve.
gear
How to Clean Your Guitar: A Complete Guide
Learn how to clean your guitar properly, from wiping down the fretboard to polishing the body. Covers cleaning products, techniques, and a maintenance schedule.
practice
How to Find the BPM and Tempo of a Song for Guitar Practice
Learn how to accurately identify the tempo and BPM of any song to practice guitar at the right speed using tapping, metronomes, and apps.
theory
How to Find the Key of a Song on Guitar
Master techniques for finding any song's key through ear training, chord analysis, listening strategies, and practical applications including capo matching and transposition.
practice
How to Jam With Other Musicians on Guitar
Learn the essential skills and etiquette for jamming with other musicians, from reading cues to soloing over changes, to make the most of jam sessions.
practice
How to Memorize Chord Progressions on Guitar
Master memorizing chord progressions using the number system, pattern recognition, muscle memory, and interval visualization. Remember progressions faster and more reliably.
practice
How to Play Along with Songs on Guitar: Practical Strategy
Learn how to play along with songs on guitar. Master finding the key, matching tempo, simplifying chords, and building your repertoire with effective practice strategies.
technique
How to Play Guitar by Feel: Developing Musical Expression Beyond Technique
Learn to play guitar by feel instead of thinking. Develop dynamics, expression, and emotional connection to transcend technical playing.
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.
soloing
How to Solo Over Minor Chords on Guitar: Scales, Techniques, and Tips
Master soloing over minor chords using modal scales, pentatonics, and chord tone targeting techniques
technique
How to Strum Guitar Without a Pick: Techniques and Tips
Master fingerstyle strumming techniques, from thumb strumming to nail techniques, and discover when to use each approach.
songwriting
How to Write a Bridge Section for Your Guitar Song
Learn how to write an effective bridge section for guitar songs. Covers bridge function, common techniques, contrasts with verses/choruses, and practical songwriting examples.
notation
How to Write Chord Charts for Guitar: A Complete Guide
Master chord chart writing for guitar. Learn Nashville numbers, rhythm notation, section markers, and how to write charts musicians can read.
ear training
How to Identify Chords in a Song by Ear on Guitar
Learn to recognize chords in songs by ear using practical guitar-based exercises. Covers major vs minor recognition, bass note identification, and common progression patterns.
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.
fingerpicking
Intermediate Fingerpicking Patterns: Beyond the Basics for Acoustic Guitar
Master advanced fingerpicking patterns including syncopation, moving bass lines, and genre-specific techniques to elevate your acoustic guitar playing.
melody
How to Use Intervals to Write Better Guitar Melodies and Riffs
Learn how different intervals create emotional effects in melodies. Master interval jumps and apply them to write compelling guitar riffs and melodies.
Latin music
Latin Guitar Rhythms: Essential Patterns for Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Samba
Master Latin guitar rhythms including rumba, cha-cha, and samba patterns with techniques and chord progressions.
modes
Locrian Mode on Guitar: Understanding and Using the Darkest Mode
Explore Locrian mode - the darkest mode. Learn its formula, why it sounds unsettling, practical shapes, and where metal and progressive players use it.
songwriting
How to Use a Looper Pedal for Songwriting on Guitar
Learn to use a looper pedal creatively for songwriting. Build chord progressions, harmonies, and melodies in real-time while creating demo tracks.
scales
Lydian Mode on Guitar: The Dreamy, Floating Sound for Songwriters
Master the Lydian mode on guitar. Learn its bright, dreamy character, shapes on the fretboard, and how to use it for songwriting and improvisation.
scales
Melodic Minor Scale on Guitar: A Modern Approach
Learn the melodic minor scale on guitar, understand jazz vs classical approaches, and master its connection to altered chord scales.
memorization
How to Memorize Songs on Guitar: A Step-by-Step Method
Master song memorization with chunking, harmonic analysis, and muscle memory. Learn effective techniques to remember guitar songs faster.
