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Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg performing live in 2026
Wet Leg's Rhian Teasdale: The best songs only have two chords

By Phil Weller Published

And one of Van Halen’s most enduring hits seems to back up her argument

Guitarists
Guitarist Tim Lerch
Blues and Jazz Chord Masterclass! Learn the sweetest chords from world-renowned Gypsy-jazz guitarist Tim Lerch

By Tim Lerch Published

Discover a wealth of dominant 7th, diminished and chromatically colored chords to bring variety and sophistication to your playing

Lessons
A photo of Allen Hinds holding his Stratocaster against a black background
Allen Hinds: Master the art of sophisticated guitar harmony

By Allen Hinds Published

While Allen can play stunning solos, his colorful chords hold equal weight, a fact proven across these 28 illuminating examples

Lessons
L-R: Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Andy Summers and Dimebag Darrell
Learn How to Use Suspended Chords in the Style of Jimmy Page, Van Halen, the Police, Pantera and Others

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Ditch the 3rd and explore sus 2, sus 4 and 7sus4 chords using open-position and movable voicings

Lessons
Magic fusion shape
Add This “Magic Shape” to Your Musical Vocabulary for an Instant Fusion Sound

By Christopher Scapelliti Published

Video This simple trick adds left-field fusion color to guitar riffs and solos

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American swing jazz guitarist Freddie Green (1911 - 1987), circa 1960.
Get the Know-How of Jazz Rhythm Guitar and Venture Into Any Session With Confidence

By Patrick Brennan Published

Advance your chordal and rhythmic accompaniment with this easy-to-follow guide on jazz guitar comping styles

Lessons
Todd Rundgren performs on stage on October 12th 1975 in Den Haag, Netherlands.
Discover and Decode Todd Rundgren’s Unique Chordal Chemistry

By Jesse Gress Published

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into TR’s harmonic architecture

Lessons
Guitar prison
Break Out of Your Box with the CAGED System

By Tom Kolb Published

An introduction to the highly useful workings of this mysterious fretboard mapping theory.

Lessons
Jimi Hendrix
Get Inside the Mind of Jimi Hendrix

By Patrick Brennan Published

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.

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Jimi Hendrix smiling
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again!

By Tom Kolb Published

This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.

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