184 Open Chords You Never Knew Existed
The great thing about standard tuning on the guitar is its unmatched flexibility when it comes to chords, especially open chords. This revisits the first few frets — but this time with some slightly more advanced chords, probably more befitting of where you’re at now.
This book isn’t to be taken too seriously — it’s more about exploring the possibilities of open chords, hearing some unique voicings, and giving your fretting hand a good workout.
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There are a number of benefits to learning these more advanced open chords. Chords exercise your fretting hand in a different way than scales do, and some of these are quite tricky to pull off. They generally have a full, lush sound and may even inspire a new song or riff — and guitarists generally don’t know enough chords, so learning a few more definitely won’t hurt. Because they incorporate open strings, these chords are unique, not only to the guitar but to the world of music — useful if you’re looking for a more individual voicing, or something that will really stand out in a tune.
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