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Unlocking the fretboard and mastering the ability to play chords all over the neck is one of the most valuable skills for a guitarist to acquire. The capacity to locate chords all over the fingerboard allows you to be truly creative with rhythm parts– and it will enhance your soloing.
A highly effective method to begin exploring this technique is to start with simple triads– chords comprised of 3 notes. In this video tutorial Elixir Strings artist Quentin Angus takes a basic C chord and demonstrates how to play “spread out triads” all the way to the 12th fret and beyond. He also explains the theory behind chord inversions, making this short lesson a powerhouse of practical, relevant theory!
Explaining why he’s such a fan of Elixir Strings on his acoustic guitars, Quentin states, “I’ve been using Elixir Strings for 20+ years and nothing compares to them! The anti-rust coating makes them last, they feel great and their sound is a huge part of my tone!
To get his sound, he uses Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Strings with NANOWEB® Coating 11-52
Like what you see? Head over to the Elixir Strings YouTube channel for more lessons and performances. To discover why artists like Quentin play Elixir Strings, check out the full range of acoustic strings
