Chord Expander & Rhythm Master

See every chord as five CAGED shapes, then turn those shapes into real rhythm parts: 16th-note grooves, triads, double stops, 7th chords and riffs.

What you will be able to play

• Play any major chord with the C, A, G, E and D forms and find its root on the A, low E or D string.
• Play a G, C, G, D progression in four positions up the neck by choosing the nearest form for each chord.
• Use top-three triads, sus4 moves, hammer-ons and the arpeggio of each form to decorate a chord.
• Name and play the chords of a major key by number, including major 7, minor 7 and dominant 7 voicings.
• Strum 16th notes with muted scratches and squeeze a chord on any beat or offbeat.
• Turn a simple progression into a guitar part with inversions, double stops, riffs and two-string harmonies.
• Play a bluesy dominant 7 rhythm over a I-IV-V in G and a walking bass line down the key of E.

Is it for you?

Players past the beginner stage who know the open C, A, G, E, D, Em and Am chords, can hold an E-shape bar chord and a Bm, can strum basic rhythms and know (or are willing to learn) the notes on the low E and A strings. It suits strummers who keep playing every song in the same open shapes and want to use the whole neck, and lead players who want better rhythm parts. Not for complete beginners: Marty says himself that it is not a beginner series, and there is no instruction on first chords or basic strumming. It is not a lead or scale course either.

What you get

• 39 video lessons in teaching order
• Taught by Marty Schwartz
• Level: Intermediate
• Watch on the web or in the GuitarJamz app, on any device, with your progress kept
• Yours to keep: one payment, no subscription
• Backed by our money-back guarantee

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