A guitar chord is a combination of three or more different notes sounded together, while chord progressions are typically a series of guitar chords played in sequence on a scale (generally consisting of two, three or four chords). Given that there are music books with titles such as "1001 Chords", it stands to reason that there is a lot of information about chords and chord progressions for you to learn and master.
Here are some excellent and informative articles by our columnists that have appeared over the years on the subject of chords, chording, chord progressions and chord substitution.
Wrapping your mind around the old "cowboy chords" but have no idea where to go from there? Here is a simple concept helping you break free and stimulating creativity.
UK guitarist Sam Russell has some cool ways to spice up both open chords and standard chords with modal notes.
Chords have the potential to bring a whole new element to your soloing providing cool, unique, and contrasting textures amongst the single note lines you play.
Drastically improve your acoustic guitar playing with these easy to play, advanced sounding chords.
Simon takes a close look at the use of chords in this popular tuning.
You'll sound “outside” once you have mastered the “inside sound”.