Before you can get stuck into barre chords there are a couple of pieces of info you need to nail. The 'root note' is the note a chord gets its name from. It's the most important note in a chord. The ...

Learn four barre chord shapes and play 48 different chords. It’s as good as it sounds. We wouldn’t lie to you... “That’s a spelling mistake, right? What the hell are barre chords?” Barre is a french ...

Many guitarists fall into the habit of relying on barre chords, thinking they’re the mark of an advanced player. But smarter voicings, capos, and alternate tunings can better support a song’s emotion ...

Great songs aren’t just about the chords you play, but how you voice them. Swapping bass notes, using inversions, and exploring fresh shapes can completely change a song’s emotional impact. By ...

Trying to learn to play the guitar isn't always fun. The learning curve is notoriously steep—especially at the very beginning. Some days, even picking up your instrument can seem like a pretty ...