Beginner Guitar Chords

Introduces open, Bar, and Jazz guitar chord shapes, plus covers tuning, sheet music reading, and chord progression exercises.

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Introduces fundamental concepts of chords, covering common types and shapes across different music genres.

Reads and plays chords using movable shapes, covering bar chords, jazz chords, and applying techniques to various genres.

Introduces basic rhythmic notation, covering half, quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes, triplet strumming, and staccato and percussive techniques.

Introduces standardization of chord symbols in sheet music notation, covering variations and pronunciation guidelines.

Piano-specific notation and tablature are covered, along with tips for adapting songs to a player's skill level.

Substitutions for simplifying complex chord progressions are introduced.

Formulas for chord construction relate chord types to specific notes and scale degrees within major scales.

The formula for building various chords and their relationship to the major scale is introduced.

Pitch-shifting techniques for adapting songs to fit vocal ranges and simplify playability.

Transposes sheet music to simpler keys, simplifying guitar playing and performance.

Adjusting guitar chords and keys is covered through the application of a capo.

Introduces major chord concepts and chord formula reading techniques.

Open chords are introduced, providing the foundation for playing and creating original music.

Bar chord fundamentals cover open chord shapes and their various forms.

Introduces fundamental concepts of jazz chord structures and common harmonic patterns featuring G and C chords.

Major flat five chords are built and played, with an emphasis on their distinctive sound and usage in various musical contexts.

Introduces fundamental concepts of open chords with diagrams and visuals covering 11 common chord types.

Bar chord basics cover fundamental open chord shapes and their variations.

Root 5 and Root 6 chord progressions are introduced, covering fundamental principles.

Introduces major and minor ninth chord concepts and their distinctive features.

Introduces open chord variations, including 9th chords played at various fret positions.

Bar chords are introduced, with coverage of Eadd9, Gadd9, and Cadd9 variations.

Framing seventh, major, and minor chords, with an introduction to Fadd9 and its common modifications.

Introduces the basics of minor chords in guitar playing, including their construction and application.

Introduces fundamental open chord shapes for guitar, covering A minor, B minor, C minor, and other essential progressions.

Basic bar chord techniques cover G minor and A minor shapes.

Jazz chords and their applications in practical harmonies are covered.

Suspended chords' fundamental concepts and playing techniques are introduced.

Open chords such as Asus, Bsus, Csus, Dsus, and Esus are covered.

Bar chords are introduced with coverage of G sus and A sus shapes.

Introduces the construction and application of jazz chords, covering Bbsus and Dsus.

Augmented chords and their construction techniques are introduced, covering harmonic progression and guitar application.

Open guitar chords covered with diagrams and charts.

Bar chord shapes and finger placement techniques are introduced for playing various keys.

Jazz chords can be rooted on any note, modifying their timbre and application.

Introduces the concept of sixth chords, covering major and minor variations and their distinctive sound.

Introduces essential skills for playing open chords, featuring boxed shapes and variations through visual diagrams.

Bar chord basics cover fundamental shapes and techniques for crafting rich harmonies.

Root 6 and Root 5 jazz chords, plus chord progressions are covered.

Builds on fundamental concepts to introduce the formula and diagrams for creating sixth-add-nine guitar chords.

Open chord shapes and fingerings are introduced for A, B, B, C, D, D, E, E, F, F#, and G major chords.

Introduces fundamental bar chord shapes such as D6/9, F6/9, C6/9, and Eb6/9.

G6/9 and C6/9 chord variations are examined in depth.

The minor sixth chord is introduced as a versatile and emotive chord used across various musical styles.

Introduces 11 open chord variations, featuring major and minor sixth chords.

Basic open chord shapes covered include Em6, Gm6, and Am6.

Gm6 and Cm6 chord voicings are introduced with an emphasis on their applications in jazz music.

Dominant seventh chords and techniques for playing them with confidence are covered.

Introduces fundamental open chord shapes, covering A7, B7, C7, D7, E7, F7, and G7.

Bar chord shapes and diagrams are introduced.

G7 and C7 jazz chords are covered along with practical exercises in applying chord progressions.

Seventh suspended chords are explored, including their structure and versatility in music harmony.

Introduces open chord variations like A7sus to G7sus and explores suspended chord possibilities.

Basic open chord shapes and finger positions are covered.

Introduces jazz chord variations, featuring D7sus and Bb7sus, along with diagrammed illustrations.

Introduces the fundamentals of jazz chords and their distinctive timbres.

Introduces fundamental concepts of open chords, including A7(#5), B7(#5), C7(#5) and others, accompanied by detailed diagrams.

Bar chord techniques are introduced, with emphasis on B7#5 and A7#5/C7#5 forms.

Introduces G7#5 and F7#5 jazz chords, examining their distinct characteristics and uses.

The seventh flat nine chord is introduced, with applications in music adding a distinct flavor to songs.

Introduces open chord shapes and diagrams for A7b9, B7b9, and additional variations.

Basic open chord shapes and their variations are introduced, covering fundamental skills for expanding guitar playing abilities.

G7(b9) and B7(b9) chords are introduced with explanations of their structure and applications.

The seventh sharp nine guitar chord formula is explored, with its structure and visual representations explained.

Open chords covered include A7(#9), B7(#9), C7(#9), D7(#9), E7(#9), F7(#9), F#7(#9), and G7(#9).

Bar chord fundamentals cover basic open chord shapes and their various forms.

Introduces the analysis of jazz chord structures, including G7(#9) and C7(#9), examining their distinctive characteristics and functional uses.

Minor seventh chords are introduced along with techniques for constructing them.

Introduces fundamental chord shapes for playing popular music and various genres.

Bar chords are introduced through fundamental open chord shapes and key concepts for effective playing.

Jazz chord shapes and progressions are introduced, covering techniques for elevating one's playing.

Introduces the Minor Seventh Flat Five chord and its various applications.

Bar chords cover open chord shapes and their various forms.

Introduces advanced jazz chord concepts, covering Bbm7(b5) and Cm7(b5) functions.

Diminished seventh chords' basics and playing techniques for guitar are covered.

Introduces basic guitar chords: A, Bb, B, C, D, Eb, E, F, and G.

Bar chords are based on open shapes with any note serving as the root.

Introduces the concept of jazz chord theory, where any note serves as the root.

Major seventh chords and their formulas are covered.

Introduces fundamental open chords such as Amaj7, Bbmaj7, and Cmaj7.

Forms and plays basic bar chords such as Gmaj7 and Amaj7.

The majesty of the G major 7th chord is applied in jazz progressions through rhythmic patterns and exercises.

Minor major seventh chords are covered, including various chord shapes and fingerings.

Bar chords are covered, including fundamental shapes and chord progressions.

The Gm(maj7) and Cm(maj7) jazz chords are introduced, covering their distinct properties and uses.

Ninth chords are introduced, with focus on fundamental concepts and practical applications for guitar playing.

Introduces the basics of playing 8 common open chords, including shapes and variations.

Introduces fundamental bar chord shapes, including G9 and D9, with emphasis on Root 6 and Root 4 variations.

Introduces fundamental concepts of jazz chords, covering 9th chord variations and underlying principles.

The minor ninth chord and its musical applications are explored.

Open chords covered include Am9, Bbm9, and others.

Introduces the C major chord shape, a building block for exploring guitar music and enhancing creative possibilities.

Introduces Gm9 and Cm9 jazz chord variations, covering fundamental concepts.

Introduces the structure and uses of major ninth chords in music theory.

Open major 9th chords for guitar include Amaj9, Bbmaj9, and other variations.

Introduces fundamental concepts of bar chords, covering open chord shapes and their variations.

G major 9th chord variations cover root positions and voicings.

Eleventh chords and their variations are covered, including techniques for omitting the third to achieve a unique tone.

Open chord shapes and finger positions are covered for A, Bb, B, C, D, Eb, E, F, F#, and G chords.

Bar chord shapes and variations are introduced, including E11, G11 (Root 6), A11, and Cm11 (Root 5).

Root 6 and Root 2 jazz chord voicings are introduced, with a focus on recognizing and building these harmonies.

Introduces the minor eleventh chord and its uses in music theory.

Open chords covered include Am11, Bbm11, and others.

Basic open chord shapes, such as Em11 and Am11, are covered to enhance guitar skills.

Introduces the construction and uses of Gm11 and Cm11 jazz chords.

Thirteenth chords are explored as a fundamental guitar technique for creating tension and interest in music.

Open chords and various chord shapes are covered, focusing on fundamental techniques for guitar playing.

Bar chord fundamentals cover basic shapes and common variations.

G13 and C13 jazz chords' structure and musical applications are introduced.

Chord Progressions Covers common chord sequences used in many songs, highlighting shared patterns and playability across different guitar styles.

The 12-bar blues pattern is introduced, covering its significance in blues and rock music.

Covers fundamental chord progressions used in many hit songs, including Stand by Me, I Will Always Love You, and others.

Iconic chord combinations and essential techniques in rock, pop, and country guitar playing are covered.

Functional harmony and ii-V-I substitutions in jazz are introduced, along with key chord progressions.

Introduces jazz blues chord progressions and improvisational techniques.

Introduces the guitar fretboard notes, covering open positions, sharps, flats, and octaves.

Introduces the chromatic scale, covering sharp and flat notes and their application in guitar playing.

Tuning techniques include standard concert pitch methods and strategies for precise tuning.

Harmonize your guitar by utilizing a distinct tuning approach that resonates with its inherent vibrations.

Ergonomic approaches to guitar tuning with electronic tuners are introduced, including simplified methods for beginners.

Tuning fork techniques for precise guitar string pitch setting.

Guitar pitch pipes produce notes for each string, allowing musicians to tune and reference pitches.

Pitch matching techniques are introduced for tuning guitars to harmonize with other instruments.

Introduces methods for achieving subtle tuning variations by manipulating individual strings from a properly tuned guitar.