With some basic guitar chords (C, A, G, E, D for example, plus some minor versions such as Am, Em and Dm) under your belt, you can easily reach new heights in your guitar playing by learning a few ...

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These 10 rhythm riffs showcase funk guitar styles from across the ages ... but it is still helpful to know which shape the ‘partial chords’ are taken from. Play these shapes first, then see if you can ...