When you shift from one chord to another, your left-hand fingers may get lost and cause unwanted interruptions in the rhythm.

How do you move each left-hand finger as efficiently as possible between ...

The hardest shifts on guitar involve moving the left hand a long distance between completely different chord shapes.

When you encounter a shift like this, it can totally disrupt the flow of the music...

Playing guitar can be so much fun.

But pain in your fingertips can diminish the enjoyment.

Here are some ways to reduce that discomfort:

1. Positioning

Position each fingertip as close to the fret...

There are many reasons.

But the easiest to solve is often overlooked.

Many players find guitar playing harder than it needs to be because their position with the guitar is uncomfortable.

If your bo...

Your left-hand fingers can’t reach the notes of some chords you want to play.

Notes buzz or are muffled because your fingers seem too short.

How do you fix this?

First, check whether your guitar is...

Picture this.

You’re playing a beautiful piece of music, but suddenly you hit a wall.

It’s a chord switch that stops you in your tracks.

You freeze.

Your fingers get confused and end up in the wro...

Barre chords! These are frustrating for so many guitarists.

Your left hand gets fatigued. It hurts.

Are you ever going to play barre chords well?

Unfortunately, trying harder can become counterprod...

Imagine you’re about to make beautiful music. The glorious sounds you hear in your head are finally going to come forth into the world from the instrument nestled in your lap. But, as you start play...