The open strings form a G chord, but, where open D tuning has its root note in the bass, here in open G, the low string is a D. It’s still a note in the G chord (G-B-D), but it means you’ll ...

This example is undeniably shape 5 E major pentatonic, but try looking at it from the perspective of a G chord shape. If you ...

This is an idea you can apply to any chord, just work out the notes of the major triad and then add the 2nd from that chords major scale. Here is an example of an open position G mu major, and a ...

Minor chord shapes. The ‘thumb over the neck’ and one-finger barre techniques also apply to minor chords. Remember, Jimi would often play only two or three notes from each shape – an idea that allows ...