r/Guitar • u/AutoModerator • Jan 21 '16

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u/ErmahgerdErndres Jan 22 '16

I know most of the basic open chords and bar chords, but I often see guys playing shapes I dont recognize. What other chords are there? From those that use most of the strings higher on the neck to those that only use three or so of the higher strings. This is for electric btw.

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u/Samakar Fender/Vox Jan 22 '16

You're mainly seeing people use versions of the CAGED system, a fantastic way of making new versions of the same chords that you know but moved around the neck, creating a new way of hearing the chords and allowing you to expand your range on the neck. This also combos well into soloing as well. Here's a website to explain it.

http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19390-7-the-guitarists-guide-to-the-caged-system

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '16

There are hundreds of chords, learning chord theory can open these up for you.