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How to play an A chord in three simple steps

Hey guitar explorers, are you ready to learn one of the most basic chords at the top of the fretboard? Yes rowdy rock stars, it is the A chord. Let’s rock it! The key of A, with the A major chord as the beating heart, has produced many beautiful tracks.

How to play an Am chord in three simple steps

Get ready to learn basic chords, the easy way. This week our focus will be on the classic A minor chord. Why is it a classic, you may ask? Read further, my dear rockstar - today is the day to get to know this chord. Okay, eyes on the prize now. Let’s expand your arsenal of basic chords.

How to play an E chord in three simple steps

As you look at your recent purchase, you realize it's a dream come true: a shiny new guitar. Hmm, but now what? Don't worry, Chordify will help you with your first steps into a world that might forever change your whole perception of what music is.

How to play an Em chord in three simple steps

You've been dreaming of a career in rock ‘n’ roll for a long time, but there are two little problems: you don't have a guitar and, even if you had, you don't know how to use it. The first problem can be solved with a summer job and a letter to Santa. The second is more challenging.

How do I choose a good guitar for beginners? Part 1:
Acoustic or electric

Learning to play guitar is an exploration. Your entering a new world that’s yours for the taking, but you shouldn’t lose sight of why you embarked upon this journey in the first place. Everything depends on what instrument you choose.

How to write a love song for your Valentine

Today is Valentine's Day, the most commercially romantic day of the year. Because of all the fuss around cheesy gifts you may have forgotten what this day really is about; love. The best gift in our opinion is playing a love song for your Valentine. Here are three tips for writing a serenade.

Not motivation, but routine will let you succeed

Dreaming of becoming a rock star? It's been said that it takes ten thousand hours before you can fully master any skill. So learning to play an instrument, likewise, takes a whole lot of practice. Moreover, finding the motivation to put in the hours every day can be an arduous task.

Top alternate guitar picking exercises for beginners

Guitar players, even those who are exceptionally good, should experiment with alternate picking exercises. Developing your picking hand creates smoother transitions between chords and provides you with more options and learning techniques to keep your fingers nimble and ready for playing.

How to tune your guitar – Easy tips & tricks

Tuning your guitar is a skill that every player needs to acquire as soon as possible. No matter how good you are, no one sounds awesome on an out of tune guitar. In this blog post, we show you a few ways of tuning your axe.

Three simple steps is all it takes to learn how to play a G chord

Basic chords are easy once you know how to play them. But the process of learning them can be painful and annoying. That's why we're going to break down the information in three simple steps. This way you’ll learn how to play a G chord in no time!