Applying Power Chords (Beginner)Power Chords — or simply “5” chords (e.g., C5) — are great. We don’t care if it’s a major, minor, sus or whatever else, since we only play…6d ago6d ago
Stuck Despite Practicing a Lot — What Should I Change?A question that I get asked really often.May 4May 4
Simplify and Shorten Barre Chords (Bar Chords)Barre chords are very difficult to play in many ways. Especially for beginners, these chords are always a major challenge. The fact that…Apr 26Apr 26
Playing with a Metronome — Important or useless?Practicing or playing with a metronome is a whole different ballgame than just playing “into the void.”Apr 20Apr 20
What is a sus chord?A sus (suspended) chord, like all other chord names, describes the content of a chord.Apr 12Apr 12
[Songwriting] Which Chords go together?I am very often asked in my lessons which chords go together and which do not.Apr 6Apr 6
Triad VS Seventh ChordAs is well known, a chord consists of three or more notes played simultaneously. Only a single note would simply be “a note.” Two notes are…Mar 29Mar 29
What is a time signature and how do they differ?There are many (almost cryptic) messages on a sheet of music. One of them is the time signature.Mar 15Mar 15
How do I learn the Notes on the Guitar Fretboard?The mystery of the “fretboard” probably accompanies a guitarist throughout their life. That’s why I’ve written about it before: The…Mar 9Mar 9
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