In this lesson, we're creating rhythm parts using chords that exploit the open strings. We'll make things simple by limiting our study here to major and minor triads. As you may have guessed from the ...

Guitar lessons: You probably already know more than a few major and minor chords – these are made of three notes: the first, third and fifth notes of a scale. Sure, most guitar chords repeat and ...

Introduction"I want to start playing the guitar."You bought a guitar with that thought in mind, but..."What should I practice first?""I can't press the chords.""I bought a textbook, but it's too ...

The best way to learn is to play. Are you going to get better at basketball by reading about basketball? No, you've got to go play it. Same goes for an instrument like the guitar. Beginners need to ...