To do this, tune into open G by dropping the sixth, fifth and first strings down a tone, then drop the second string down a semitone to a Bb – that’s the all-important minor 3rd in the key of G.

The approach works best when playing in a key that shares a lot of notes with the open strings, such as the keys of E and G. Here, we’re taking a typical pop/rock chord progression in E major and ...

Switching from a major chord to a minor chord, and vice versa, is a popular compositional trick for changing key, referred to in theory circles as modal interchange. [Chorus: Bars 17 - 25] This ...

Learn the basics of guitar chords, including major and minor types, chord progressions, and tips for beginners to start ...