Chords are the foundation of almost every song you play on guitar. In this category you learn to read them, fret them and link them together. You will find explanations of chord charts and tabs, of barre chords and of the theory behind them: why certain chords go together, how a progression works and what scales give you when you want to improvise. The topics run from your very first chord to jazz chords and modulation, so there is material for beginners and for more advanced players.<\/p>
Just starting out? Then first read the overview of guitar chords<\/a> and then your first chord: E major<\/a>. Can you fret the chords but switching still feels clumsy? The tips for changing chords faster<\/a> will help. Want to understand what you are playing? Continue with music theory for guitarists<\/a>.<\/p> Start here<\/p>