Power chord theory involves understanding and playing chords that consist of the root note and the fifth, omitting the third. This gives power chords their distinctive, strong sound, making them popular in rock, punk, and metal music. Basic Power Chords F5: 133XXX G5: 355XXX A5: 577XXX How to Use Power Chords Learn the Shapes: Memorize […]
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Extended Chord Theory
Extended chord theory involves chords that extend beyond the basic major, minor, and dominant 7th chords by adding additional tones. These chords provide richer and more complex sounds, often used in jazz, blues, and other advanced musical styles. Basic Extended Chords Major 7th Chords Cmaj7: X32000 Gmaj7: 320002 Amaj7: X02120 Minor 7th Chords Am7: X02010 […]
Barre Chord Theory
Barre chord theory involves understanding and playing chords that use one finger to press down multiple strings across a single fret, creating a movable chord shape. This allows guitarists to play the same chord in different positions on the neck, making it a versatile and essential technique for more advanced playing. Basic Barre Chords E-Shape […]
Open Chord Theory
Open chord theory refers to the basic principles and understanding of open chords on the guitar. Open chords are chords that use one or more open strings, making them easier to play and providing a rich, full sound. These chords are fundamental for beginners and are often used in many popular songs. Basic Open Chords […]
Movement Step Patterns
The following charts show movement patterns used when playing scales or simply changing from one note to another. While training your fingers and building up your dexterity it is worthwhile to practice these common movements and be aware of how many steps are between any two notes, and this will help later as you start to […]