Blues guitar is timeless, and some chords just sound... right. However, there are more chords out there that stray away from the traditional blues sound, and you'll be surprised to know that these chords may feel even better than their simpler counterparts. While the blues is typically a very well-defined genre that is instantly identifiable, throwing in these interesting resolution chords at the end of your phrases can completely change the melodic context. If you really want to understand these chords, learn even more chords, and utilize them in your guitar playing, make sure to sign up for my course, Guitar Super System.
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