It is usually played on a bass instrument, like the double bass or bass guitar. chord A group of notes that sound together. pitch How high or low a note is. rhythm The pattern of the notes in a ...

This lesson unpacks one of the fundamental skills of playing guitar, and offers a launchpad for budding singer-songwriters.

So none of our featured chords has a minor 2nd in the bass. But never say never… We’re sticking with clear, unambiguous root ...