A power chord is nothing more than a two- or three-note chord, and they get their name from their punchy sound. Check out our quartet of quick tips to get yours recharged today. For a different take ...

We've all been there; the dog days when you feel like you're not progressing with your guitar playing and you don't know how to start moving forward. Simply finding the time to practice can be a ...

Guitar skills: Getting to grips with new chords is a sure-fire way to take your songwriting in new directions and, hopefully, to the next level. So our charts are here to help you find your own voice ...

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For a different take on the basic power chord shape, try ditching the root note and playing the 5th interval as the lowest note instead. You still need to play the root note, but it should be higher ...