The first guitar that mattered to me was not mine. It was my dad’s: a regular‑guy acoustic in the corner of the office/playroom, strings a little dead, wood a little scuffed, transformed into a magic ...

Somewhere along the way, barre chords became the gold standard. For many songwriting guitarists, they’re seen as a kind of graduation from open chords, a sort of signal to the guitar world that you’ve ...

If barre chords and weird shapes are holding you back, this video is for you. Learn how to reframe difficult chords into easier, more playable versions using simple theory-based techniques. You’ll be ...

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Move away from the comfort of open chords and find creative freedom by learning how to play all over the fretboard with our guide to nailing essential barre chord techniques. Moving chord shapes ...

Master Jimi's 'thumb over the neck' and finger barre chord techniques – plus his approach to funk rock and much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Beloved neighborhood bar and live music venue Bar Chord has said so long to its Ditmas Park community after 10 years of pouring pints and providing a platform for musicians. In an Instagram post on ...

Years ago, songwriting legend Harlan Howard made the famous statement, “Country music is three chords and the truth.” That used to be pretty accurate, but even when he said that, he was generalizing.