Like the major chords, minor chords are used throughout every style of music. They’re also some of the easiest shapes to play. The chances are you learned a few minor chords in your first lessons. And ...

Listen up: scales aren’t just torture devices invented by guitar teachers ... Building a minor chord on the second note We’re going to repeat the previous example, but this time starting from the ...

However, when you start using a capo on the higher frets you unlock a fresh new timbre from the guitar ... chord progression (eg E-A-B) up there will sound fresh and vibrant. While the capo’d ...

Once you've filled your boots with DADGAD or double drop D, why not ... Dm7 chord, but places a Bb note in the bass. The final fingering is easy to play and gives a moody minor tonality to ...

Now is a great time of year to learn a few easy country songs on guitar ... barre chords for this song, you’ll need a capo on the second fret. It allows you to play G and A minor.