Understand the Essentials

Short, practical explanations of the concepts and tools guitarists use—written for clarity, without unnecessary filler.

What Are Guitar Chords?

A guitar chord is a group of notes played together to create harmony.

A chord progression is an ordered sequence of chords.

A metronome produces regular clicks at a chosen tempo.

A guitar tuner helps match each string to its intended pitch.

A capo clamps across the strings to raise the guitar’s pitch.

A guitar scale is an ordered set of notes arranged by pitch.