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Discover and Decode Todd Rundgren’s Unique Chordal Chemistry By Jesse Gress published 21 February 23 Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into TR’s harmonic architecture
Break Out of Your Box with the CAGED System By Tom Kolb published 10 March 22 An introduction to the highly useful workings of this mysterious fretboard mapping theory.
Get Inside the Mind of Jimi Hendrix By Patrick Brennan published 9 November 21 Put Jimi Hendrix’s chord inversions, melodic scale-tone embellishments and jazz voicings to work in your own rhythm-guitar playing with this insightful lesson.
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.
Learn How to Solo With Chords Jazz Style (Part 2) By Milton Mermikides published 11 October 21 Master the beautifully musical style of soloing with chords, just like the jazz greats.
Suspended Chords: Liven Up Your Rhythm Playing with Open-Position and Movable Voicings By Guitar Player Staff published 4 August 20 Noted for their versatility, suspended chords are a welcome addition to any player’s repertoire.
Extended & Altered Chords: Expand Your Vocabulary with Advanced Chord Voicings By Guitar Player Staff published 14 April 20 Explore the construction and applications of extended and altered chords, and learn more about advanced voicings.
46 Chord Shapes You Must Know: The Ultimate Guide to Chord Substitutions By Dale Turner published 8 April 20 Must know guitar chord shapes