As chordal players, guitarists are limited by the nature of the guitar. Four fingers and six strings don't always produce the results you hear in your head. However, if you use your other four fingers to add to your chords, the possibilities multiply, because taps extend the range of the chords. FIGURE 12-6 shows an example of a C-Major chord played as a barre chord, with a tap added higher on the neck to extend the chord.

Joe Satriani's tune “Midnight” is an amazing example of two-handed chords—without the tapping, the piece would be unplayable. Chordal tapping is less common in rock and blues music. Besides Stanley Jordan, who is the king of chordal tapping, the field is wide open. If you're looking for a unique slant on playing guitar, playing two hands all the time may be just right for you.

There is an instrument called The Stick that's designed specifically for tapping. It comes in various models, but all have more than the standard six strings. If you like to tap, you'll love The Stick.