Cmaj9, C9, Cm9, C added 9th Chords
The guitar chords on this page are built from the C major scale. The C major scale has 7 scale steps. They are the notes… Read More »Cmaj9, C9, Cm9, C added 9th Chords
Blog
What Is Strumming?
Strumming, for a guitarist, generally is used specifically to refer to when a guitarist loosely plays a series of basic guitar chords with the same rhythmic set of up and down strokes.
One common mistake among beginner guitarists is to use guitar strumming patterns in place of proper rhythmic control or to try to regulate any guitar into a strumming pattern. This is usually only used for more background rhythm parts, and shouldn’t be confused with acoustic guitar lessons on techniques that are intentionally more precise. Read More »What Is Strumming?
Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker
Born near Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1917 to a sharecropper family, John Lee Hooker was one of the last links to the blues of the deep… Read More »Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker
Touch Me by The Doors
Intro Begin the first measure by placing your 1st finger on the second fret on the “G” string. Barre your 4th finger on the fifth… Read More »Touch Me by The Doors
Hey Hey by Eric Clapton
You should finger-pick this one. Notice the constant bass quarter notes on the low E and A strings. You should pick these with your thumb.… Read More »Hey Hey by Eric Clapton
The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
Intro Solo Below is a breakdown of the intro solo to “The Thrill Is Gone”. You can hear what the entire solo sounds like here:… Read More »The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King
G Shape Sixth Chord Barred
This barre chord serves as a great substitute for the standard G major shape barre chord (which is difficult to play). Read More »G Shape Sixth Chord Barred
How Do I Play Scales?
Scales are a collection of notes that go together. They can be practiced by playing one note at a time. They are not chords which… Read More »How Do I Play Scales?
G6
Use the chord diagram to learn how to play the G6 chord on guitar. This is the most commonly used version of the chord. Read More »G6
Added 9th (add9) Chords (Closed Position Shapes)
An added ninth chord (add9) is a major triad with an added ninth. Added ninth chords are different from other ninth chords (9, maj9) because the seventh is not included. Read More »Added 9th (add9) Chords (Closed Position Shapes)