Welcome To Guitar Hookup!

The Real Guitar Hero

Well, you are not on your own … the vast majority of guitarists are slaves to learning chords via chord shapes.

The Real Guitar Hero

The real trick is to know how chords are spelt. Yes, each chord in our musical language has it’s own unique spelling in exactly the same way as every word in our spoken language has it’s own specific way of being written.

The real issue with learning guitar by “chord shapes” is that the guitarist is at the mercy of the generic chord book shapes, quite often the guitarist on the recording is using a totally different chord shape than the “one-size-fits-all” shape in the chord book.

Have you ever wondered how professional guitarists make everything look so easy? Obviously, many hours of dedicated practice helps … now, let’s dig a little deeper and see exactly ‘how’ they make it easier for themselves.

By knowing the precise spelling of each chord professional guitarists can design the easiest chord shape for (a) their particular musical presentation, (b) their fingers.

Get the idea? The reason your fingers go to a particular shape on the fingerboard is because of the notes contained in the chord. Therefore, it stands to reason that each chord could be played in many different ways, so long as the spelling of the chord remains the same.

Today, we’re looking at playing chords with one finger, you’ll have to admit you can’t get much easier than that!

Play EXISTING riffs and patterns with speed and accuracy click here

When you place a single finger over two or more adjacent strings this is called a barre chord, often referred to as a ‘bar’ chord.

All our one finger chords will be played as barre chords. Let’s get started:

(1) Barre the 1st, 2nd & 3rd strings at the 12th fret this will produce the following chord: Em

You could also play Em chord by simply playing the 1st, 2nd & 3rd strings open! Now, that’s easy.

(2) Barre the 1st, 2nd & 3rd strings at the seventh fret this will produce the following chord: Bm

(3) Barre the 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings at the 12th fret this will produce the following chord: G

(4) Barre the 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings at the 7th fret this will produce the following chord: D

When we are playing chords on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th strings using a barre chord we actually cover the 1st string as well, however we don’t play this string.

By the way, it’s highly unlikely you will ever find any of these shapes in your standard guitar chord book.

Once you know how each chord is spelt you can also avoid playing any incorrect open stings with your strumming hand.

Remember, every note you play when you strum a chord must be correct, not just the notes you have your fingers on, often the guitarist has their fingers on the correct chord shape and spoils it all by playing an incorrect open string.

CREATE patterns and riffs anytime of the day or night Click here

Puff the Magic Dragon Guitar Chords

Three Chord Guitar Songs: 10 Easy Guitar Songs You Can Fake With Three Chords It’s been said that all you need to write a hit song is “three chords and the truth.” This book is a simple explanation of those three chords (commonly known as I, IV and V) and a practical application of that knowledge to 10 or 12 easy songs you can fake. Craig Canon from http://5minuteguitarlessons.com takes you through the simple music theory behind I, IV and V, and gives you a short explanatio…

Easy Guitar Learn how to play guitar using 7 basic chords Forget the frills and fancy chords. Quickly learn how to play guitar with basic chords. Amaze your family and friends in a short period of time by playing songs you all know….

Guitar Playing Made Easy: How to Play the Guitar for those people who have always wanted to learn the guitar. This course will take you step by step from beginner to successful player. What is your dream?Everyone who wants to learn to play the guitar has a dream. Even your musical heroes – started just where you are today, with a dream in their hearts.Whether you want to play rock, country, blues, or become a classical virtuoso, you start in the same place as everyone else. You have to learn the basics. The good news is that they are not difficult…anyone can learn them. It All…

Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Nickel Wound Steel Electric Guitar Strings #2222 USA $2.99

Seagull Entourage Series Dreadnought QI Acoustic-Electric Guitar Practically New $350.00

NEW PRO DBZ by DEAN Z CAVALLO ST-FR ELECTRIC GUITAR $699.00

Grand Prix DT500PW 6 String Electric Guitar with Amp Cord and Instrument Case $49.99

EVH Wolfgang USA Eddie Van Halen Electric Guitar Ebony FB, Stealth Black $2,999.99

Folk Acoustic/Electric 6-String Guitar Quick Clamp Trigger Capo Gold Color E004 $0.99

New Crescent RED METALLIC Electric Guitar+ACC FREE Digital Tuner $74.99

Ibanez DWB-3 Doug Wimbish 4 String Bass Electric Guitar w/ Hardshell Case $450.00

USED 2010 GIBSON 2004 LES PAUL DELUXE ELECTRIC GUITAR W / OHSC GREAT CONDITION $1,599.99

GIBSON POWER TOUR ELECTRIC GUITAR TOY BY TIGER ELECTRONICS + CASE + INSTRUCTIONS $29.99

1-E and 2-B each 5 piece electric guitar Strings 150XL/009 Gauge $2.99

Vintage V100MCS Reissued Series Electric Guitar – Cherry Sunburst $384.21

Epiphone Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar $175.00

Protable electric Guitar Multi Effects Processor Drum Rhythms Tuning function $49.99

LARGE lot 8 VINTAGE Martin SP & GHS electric OR acoustic GUITAR STRINGS MICHIGAN $16.99

NEW 41 Inch NATURAL Crescent Acoustic Electric Guitar with LCD Tuner + 5band EQ $128.00

Squier Stratocaster Standard 6 String Electric Guitar W/Gig Bag & Whammy Bar $119.99

1-E and 2-B each 5 piece electric guitar Strings 150XL/009 Gauge $1.99

LUNA Vicki Genfan Signature Acoustic Electric Guitar, VG SIG $499.00

Crescent NEW GREEN Electric Guitar+15w Amplifier+ACC+ Electric Digital Tuner $109.99

2002 Paul Reed Smith CE22 Electric Guitar No Reserve! $1.00

1/4″ 2.5M Electric Guitar Instrument Amplifier AMP Cable Cord Connectors $2.99

NEW Crescent PINK Electric Bass Guitar + Strap Amp-Cord Gigbag $99.69

MAESTRO BY GIBSON ELECTRIC GUITAR RED $169.00

NEW WASHBURN RX50FBSB ELECTRIC GUITAR w/ DUNCAN PICKUPS $299.00

NEW PRO DBZ by DEAN Z IMPERIAL FM ELECTRIC GUITAR $749.00

GIBSON BALDWIN SIGNATURE SERIES ELECTRIC GUITAR $129.00

New ADULT Crescent RED Electric Acoustic Guitar+E-TUNER $99.69

New Crescent BLUE CHROME Electric Guitar + Accessories & FREE Guitar Stand! $74.99

Gator G-Tour Electric Guitar Case (Tour Style Guitar Case) $259.99

MAESTRO BY GIBSON ELECTRIC GUITAR (BLUE) COMES W/SOFT CASE $179.00

★☆★☆ GRETSCH G5122 ELECTROMATIC HOLLOWBODY ELECTRIC GUITAR BIGSBY W GIG BAG ★☆★☆ $688.99

NEW PRO DBZ by DEAN Z IMPERIAL FM ELECTRIC GUITAR $749.00

STARCASTER STRAT ELECTRIC GUITAR $99.00

NEW PRO DBZ by DEAN Z CAVALLO ST-FR ELECTRIC GUITAR $699.00

SQUIER BULLET STRAT ELECTRIC GUITAR BY FENDER $99.00

NEW HUNTINGTON RED ELECTRIC “J” BASS GUITAR + GIG BAG CASE + STRAP + AMP CORD $79.99

NEW JAY TURSER VINTAGE STYLE ELECTRIC BASS GUITAR PACK $249.99

SQUIER STRAT ELECTRIC GUITAR BY FENDER 20th Anniversary $139.00

Musician’s Gear Deluxe Electric Guitar Case $43.00

SCORPION SCHENKER COPY ELECTRIC GUITAR! brand NEW! FREE SHIPPING $199.00

ESP LTD James Hetfield Black “Snakebyte” Signature Series Electric Guitar w/Case $849.00

Crescent NEW REDBURST Electric Guitar+15w AMPLIFIER+ACC+ Guitar STAND $109.99

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2727 COBALT BEEFY SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $10.78

Gator G-Tour Electric Guitar Case (Tour Style Guitar Case) $259.99

WASHBURN RX SERIES RX6B 3/4 CUTAWAY ELECTRIC GUITAR – NEW in unopened BOX $149.00

JAY TURSER JT-220D-TE VINTAGE CONTOURED FLAME TOP TIGER EYE ELECTRIC GUITAR -NEW $279.50

G&L SC-2 SC2 GUITAR BY LEO ELECTRIC GUITAR NEW MODEL! grlc563 $875.00

Jay Turser 200 Series JT-220D-TR Single Cutaway Transparent Red Electric Guitar $279.50

JAY TURSER JT-220D PRO VINTAGE CLASSIC GLOSSY TOBACCO BURST ELECTRIC GUITAR -NEW $279.50

JAY TURSER PRO QUALITY ELECTRIC GUITAR JT300NH $129.50

NEW PRO JAY TURSER JT-100KIT-WH ELECTRIC GUITAR PACKAGE w/AMP + CASE $249.99

NEW Jay Turser model JT50CUSTOMBK SG ELECTRIC GUITAR $279.50

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2726 COBALT NOT EVEN SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $10.48

JAY TURSER JT-LTCRUSDLX VINTAGE SEMI-HOLLOW BODY NATURAL ELECTRIC GUITAR – NEW $249.50

JAY TURSER JT-LTCRUSDLX VINTAGE SEMI-HOLLOWBODY CHERRY BURST ELECTRIC GUITAR NEW $249.50

NEW Jay Turser model JT50CUSTOMTR SG ELECTRIC GUITAR $279.50

Line 6 Variax JTV-69 James Tyler Modeling Electric Guitar and Bag in Sunburst $1,195.00

Musician’s Gear Deluxe Electric Guitar Case $44.00

D’Addario EXL165 XL Nickel Long Scale Electric Bass Guitar Strings $17.95

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2725 COBALT EXTRA SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $12.99

Ernie Ball 3121 Coated Electric Slinky Guitar Strings $7.65

Ernie Ball 3123 Coated Slinky Electric Guitar Strings $7.65

Shubb Original Acoustic or Electric Guitar Capo in Brass Finish (C1B) $17.98

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2723 COBALT SUPER SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $9.98

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2722 COBALT HYBRID SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $7.99

Gretsch 6120 AM Electric Hollowbody Guitar.. $1,575.00

DOUBLE Electric Guitar GIG BAG by STONE Case Co – NEW – Carry Two $34.95

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2721 COBALT REGULAR SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $9.98

Electric Guitar Strings by Adagio 10-46 10s – Free Post $5.88

2007 Paul Reed Smith CE22 Electric Guitar All Case Candy $1.00

PRS SE Mikael Akerfeldt Electric Guitar $939.35

~Sale New Crescent NATURAL Electric Guitar+Strap+Gigbag and WARRANTY $69.99

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2720 COBALT POWER SLINKY Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $9.88

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Electric Guitar Strings 2Sets $7.85

Guitar Bass Acoustic Chromatic Digital Electric Auto String Tuner $9.99

Guitar Strap For Acoustic Electric Folk Guitar (1946-2006) Fender 60 Anniversary $0.01

★☆★☆ ERNIE BALL 2715 COBALT Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings ★☆★☆ $10.58

Takamine EG630S-VV New Yorker Gloss Vintage Violin Acoustic Electric Guitar $399.00

GHS Boomers GBXL Extra Light Electric Guitar Strings 3-Pack $11.95

Cordoba C5CEBK Classical Nylon String Electric Cutaway Guitar Mahogany Black $214.00

AXL AS-711-RD Poker Electric Guitar, Red Plays and Looks Great $99.00

Cordoba FCWE Reissue 10th Anniversary Artist Series Nylon String Electric Guitar $1,169.00

Hagstrom Viking Delux Electric Guitar $0.99

Vintage Supro Valco USA Made 1950’s Silverburst w’Orig Case Electric Guitar $679.00

1960’s Teisco Electric Hollowbody Guitar $0.10

Crescent ZEBRA Electric Guitar+15w AMPLIFIER+Strap+Cord+Gigbag ACC NEW $99.99

Ovation Elite Acoustic Electric Guitar 1778 LX USA Made $700.00

Squier Deluxe Hot Rails Strat Electric Guitar Black $299.99

Spider Capo Electric or Acoustic Guitar SCAPO1 AMAZING ! NEW ! $29.95

NEW Crescent ZEBRA Electric Bass Guitar Combo+Strap+Gigbag+15w AMP! $134.99

VINTAGE 1972 GUILD BLUESBIRD ELECTRIC GUITAR WALNUT FINISH grlc726 $1,800.00

Squier Deluxe Hot Rails Strat Electric Guitar Black $299.99

Squier Deluxe Hot Rails Strat Electric Guitar Black $299.99

Crescent ADULT Crescent SUNBURST Electric Acoustic Guitar+E-TUNER $99.69

New BLACK Electric Guitar+AMP Cord & Whammy Bar $69.99

NEW LUNA SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR $349.00

Peavey PXD Void I 6-String Electric Guitar (Matte Black) $139.00

Pyle-Pro PPDLWW1 Wah-Wah Electric Guitar Pedal $29.95

Guild GAD Series F-1512E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $1,349.99