Getting Started With… Colourful Chords

Sweeter chords are just a finger move away. Improve your sound with TG’s easy lesson

“I want to create more colourful progressions.”

This is a challenge most novice guitarists will face. Although there are thousands of chords to learn on the guitar, it’s easy to get started.

“Easy is good! I don’t think I’ll be able to learn loads of new chords!”

The best way to start is to try adding or taking away notes from chords you already know. Start with a chord that leaves you a free finger, or a shape you can play with at least two fingerings.

“How does an open Am chord strike you?”