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Chord Shapes

Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads
Have You Exhausted the Possibilities of Open Chords and Barre Chords? Here’s How to Make Your Progressions Sound More Interesting Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more
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Break Out of Your Box with the CAGED System An introduction to the highly useful workings of this mysterious fretboard mapping theory.
Become a better composer with this lesson
Tired Triads? Breathe New Life into Tried-and-True Chord Shapes It’s easier than you think to liven up any chord voicing that might have gotten a little stale.

Latest Chord Shapes

Become a better composer with this lesson

Tired Triads? Breathe New Life into Tried-and-True Chord Shapes

By Chris Schreiner published 5 April 21

It’s easier than you think to liven up any chord voicing that might have gotten a little stale.

This “Magic Fusion Shape” Makes an Instant Fusion Guitar Sound

By Christopher Scapelliti last updated 29 June 20

Want that “outside” fusion sound without encyclopedic knowledge of theory? We've got the trick for you.

Four Easy Ways to Fire Up Common Chord Shapes

By Guitar Player Staff published 25 June 20

Make open chord shapes sound more exotic than you might have thought possible.

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