You can learn to play the guitar with only a few chords, and there are plenty of free websites to help you along the way.

Chords You’ll Need to Know. To play through these songs, you need to know just a few simple, basic chords. To avoid any advanced chords, like barre chords, I’ve used a capo on certain songs. I’ve also ...

The legendary songwriter Harlan Howard once said that all one needs to write a good country song is “Three chords and the truth.” That’s as true now as it was in the ‘50s.

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

A look at how AC/DC songs are deceptively hard to play, via the complexity of their classic song 'Thunderstruck' and its complex intro ...

Over a roughly one-year period, Harrison tracked a quartet of solos on the recording. Here's the story behind each of them ...

Luckily for you, there’s a new guitar learning software in town, and it’ll let you play songs right from the get-go — no, seriously. We got our hands on Ubisoft’s Rocksmith+ and spent two ...

Play with other people as soon as you can play a couple of chords halfway confidently. Even if you suck. Even if you’re nervous. Even if they want to play (shiver) blues.Just do it.