On guitar we’d struggle because we only have six strings, plus a limited reach and number of fingers! So we tend to omit ...

We're breaking 22 essential chords into three areas – beginner guitar chords, folk and blues. There's plenty of inspiration ...

Isbell sympathizes with newbie players struggling with them, but discusses why they’re a vital songwriting tool ...

Barre chords are a key part of funk and disco because a simple ‘lift off’ technique with your fret hand allows you to mute all of the strings - perfect for those momentary rhythmic pauses and for ...

Learn the basics of guitar chords, including major and minor types, chord progressions, and tips for beginners to start ...

From "A Hard Day's Night" to "Won't Get Fooled Again," these immortal guitar chords prove that sometimes, it's not the melody or chorus that's the most memorable part of the song.

All these triads are derived from the 6 string major and minor chords. There are triads all over the guitar, but when you’re new to triads, this is the easiest place to start. Start with triads that ...

Buy Kyser Quick-Change Capo $24.95. 3. Rinastore 6-String Acoustic & Electric Guitar Capo. This Rinastore capo is another good option. It’s very streamlined and features an all-black look that ...

We've shown you how to learn to play an instrument online in the past, but CNET's Don Reisinger has a great roundup of even more resources for the job, focusing primarily on the guitar.

The legendary songwriter Harlan Howard once said that all one needs to write a good country song is “Three chords and the truth.” That’s as true now as it was in the ‘50s.