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Guitar Chord Theory Complete Guide: How Guitar Chords Work

On this page is a complete guide to guitar chord theory. You’ll learn concepts such as root notes, triad and seventh chord construction, inversions, diatonic and chromatic chords, and chord construction. You’ll also learn how to play many different types of chords.

The information contained on this page will help you improve both your rhythm guitar playing and your songwriting, whatever style of music you play.

There is a lot of information below, so don’t try to take it in all at once; bookmark the page and come back at regular intervals when you’re ready to progress.

Let’s get started…

Cmaj9 C Major Ninth Guitar Chord Diagram

The C major ninth chord is a bright and breezy major chord. It can be used as a substitution for the tonic chord in a chord progression, particularly in a jazz setting. In other words, if you see a “C” chord symbol, try using this in its place. Learn how to play the Cmaj9 chord …

A minor scale guitar notation and TAB – how to play one, two and three-octave A minor scales on guitar. Covers natural, harmonic and melodic minor scales, plus music theory.

A minor bass scale notation and TAB – how to play one and two-octave A minor bass scales on your bass guitar. Includes music theory and example A minor bass lines for you to play.

A Minor Chord Progressions Guitar Command Header

A selection of A minor chord progressions with guitar chords and suggested scales for improvisation and melody writing.

A complete beginner’s guide to starting classical guitar. This page sets out to answer any questions you may have about learning classical guitar, whether you’re completely new to guitar playing or if you already play either electric or acoustic guitar.

On this page is a complete guide to the chords in A minor. Example guitar chords for playing and / or writing music in the key of A minor are also provided.

Being aware of all of the available chords in A minor is useful if you’re writing music in this key. You can use this page as a reference, or inspiration if you want to find some new sounds in the key of A minor…

A complete guide to guitar harmonics, covering natural, artificial, tap and pinch harmonics. Enhance your playing with these useful harmonic techniques for electric and acoustic guitars…

An overdrive pedal can have a significant impact on your guitar sound, and would be the first choice of many guitarists if they could have only one pedal in their rig.

The sound of an overdrive pedal can range from a gentle boost to full-on distortion, and the model you choose can define your tone. With the multitude of options out there, selecting the right pedal can be a daunting task.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of the ten best overdrive pedals available in 2024. We’ve taken into consideration tone, build quality, versatility, and price into our selections, and there is something for all styles at all price levels.

Whether you’re looking for something that can give you a light, bluesy crunch or a pedal that will propel your solos into hard-rock territory, our guide is designed to help you make an informed decision.

Join us in our quest for the perfect overdrive…

Stage fright is a primitive physical response to a frightening situation. Your stone-age ancestor felt the same rush of adrenaline, the same crippling anxiety, trembling and shortness of breath when confronted by a saber-tooth tiger.

The stone-age you would have used this adrenaline burst either to slay the saber-tooth tiger or to run away.

When you’re a guitarist confronting an audience, those options aren’t appropriate (however tempting), so how do you channel your flood of adrenaline productively?

In this article, we suggest practical tips on how to overcome stage fright, ranging from breathing exercises to eating a banana (really).