Tag: open position

  • Minor Arpeggios In The Open Position

    There are 5 basic minor arpeggio shapes in the open position.

  • Sixth Chord Shapes

    A sixth chord is any triad with an added sixth above the root.   For example, a major sixth chord built on C (denoted by C6, or CM6) consists of the notes C, E, G, and the added major sixth.  Here are the 5 shapes for the sixth chord found in the open position.  Other sixth…

  • Common Open Chords

    Open strings sound great on the guitar. That’s why open chords (chords that use 1 or more open strings) are so popular to play.

  • Minor 6th Chords

    The minor 6th chord is also know as the minor major sixth.  It’s the same as the major 6th chord except the minor triad is used.  It’s a very jazzy chord and can substitute for a minor chord. Here are it’s open position shapes.