Tag Archives: Guitar Beginner

In case you didn’t know, the G minor is always there for you – chord of the week

From the Beatles to Damien Marley everyone loves the G minor (Gm). This chord of the week is a cherishable barre, and its sound lends itself to every genre. Want to see more Chordify awesomeness? Follow us on Instagram. First, let's take a look at the Gm scale.

Hip-hop, blues rock you name it and the C minor’s got it – chord of the week

This week we tune into the C minor. Wait, there no reason to be sad. Minor is not always a synonym for tearjerkers and sad songs, on the contrary. From hip-hop to blues and pop, our chord of the week fits everywhere - and everywhere in between.

Where’s the groove at? F major – Chord of the week

It's one of the toughest beginner triads, but once you master it, a world of funky songs opens up to you. We are, of course, talking about the F major. Below, you will find four songs that all revolve around this chord of the week. For more Chordify madness check out our Instagram.

Six songs, three chords, how hard can it be?

Occasionally you will need to add some new songs to your jam. Now this doesn't always have to be difficult. As we like to say: keep it simple so nothing can go wrong. That's why we've selected six songs that are built up from a maximum of three chords per track. This way you can keep it simple.

Five songs written in the key of A major – chord of the week

We have something new! We’ll be posting a chord on Instagram every week, starting today. This is going to be our chord of the week. Follow our account and check it out for yourself. This week we zoom in on A major. Jam along with a number of tracks that are written in this key.

Five chords that will turn every campfire into a rockshow

The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising, and the flowers are in bloom–enough reasons to light up a campfire, grab your guitar and burst into song. To turn every campfire into a rock show, we've drawn up five chords with which you can play almost any pop song.

How do I choose a good beginner’s guitar? Part 2:
Acoustic Guitars

Playing the guitar is an adventure, and much of it depends on choosing the right kind for you. In part 1 of this quest for a good beginner's guitar, we already discussed how to choose between an acoustic and an electric guitar.

Four Essential Jazz Chords for Beginners

Here’s a guest post from our jazz friends over at jazzguitarlessons.net. Mention jazz chords to beginners and everybody automatically pictures a chord description longer than their mailing address.

Five tips to prevent blisters on your fingers

[caption id="attachment_2518" align="aligncenter" width="604"] Five tips to prevent blisters on your fingers[/caption] Blisters on your fingertips. You probably know the feeling - just when you're getting into the jam, your fingers start hurting.