As a beginner getting started with chords is an exciting time. It means you’re getting closer to learning some real songs to play, but before you can reach that goal of playing songs you must put in the practice to learn the correct techniques and hand positioning for the major and minor chords.
Today I’m going to share with you how to play an E major and G major chord. These are two of the seven major chords you’ll learn as you progress. There’s a video at the end of this lesson you can watch to get a better understanding of the correct hand positioning for these two chords, it’s worth taking a couple of minutes to watch it after reading the article.
E major Chord
E – 0 –
B – 0 –
G – 1 –
D – 2 –
A – 2 –
E – 0 –
To play an E chord you strum all six strings and use your first three fingers. The position of those fingers is described in the Tab above as: 2nd finger 2nd fret on the A string, 4rd finger 2nd fret on the D string and 1st finger 1st fret on the G string.
It’s important when playing chords that you’re only using the tip of your finger to press on the fret. This ensures you won’t muffle or blunt any of the other strings when you strum.
G major Chord
E – 3 –
B – 0 –
G – 0 –
D – 0 –
A – 2 –
E – 3 –
The G major chord is also played on all six strings and you use the same first three fingers as we used in the E chord. The positioning for your fingers is: 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the E string, 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
This chord will feel a little more awkward then the E because you’re really stretching that 3rd finger down to the high E string. It will feel better with time, just keep practicing making the shape.
Below is a video that will explain the shapes of each chord and also show you up close how your fingers should look on the strings. It’s worth a watch to ensure you’re using proper technique.
Interested in learning more beginner guitar chords? Why not consider taking some guitar lessons on dvd? DVD and online video lessons are becoming the most popular way to learn guitar at home on your own time.
Getting Started with Chords – E and G Major Beginner Chord Lesson
As a beginner getting started with chords is an exciting time. It means you’re getting closer to learning some real songs to play, but before you can reach that goal of playing songs you must put in the practice to learn the correct techniques and hand positioning for the major and minor chords.
Today I’m going to share with you how to play an E major and G major chord. These are two of the seven major chords you’ll learn as you progress. There’s a video at the end of this lesson you can watch to get a better understanding of the correct hand positioning for these two chords, it’s worth taking a couple of minutes to watch it after reading the article.
E major Chord
E – 0 –
B – 0 –
G – 1 –
D – 2 –
A – 2 –
E – 0 –
To play an E chord you strum all six strings and use your first three fingers. The position of those fingers is described in the Tab above as: 2nd finger 2nd fret on the A string, 4rd finger 2nd fret on the D string and 1st finger 1st fret on the G string.
It’s important when playing chords that you’re only using the tip of your finger to press on the fret. This ensures you won’t muffle or blunt any of the other strings when you strum.
G major Chord
E – 3 –
B – 0 –
G – 0 –
D – 0 –
A – 2 –
E – 3 –
The G major chord is also played on all six strings and you use the same first three fingers as we used in the E chord. The positioning for your fingers is: 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the E string, 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
This chord will feel a little more awkward then the E because you’re really stretching that 3rd finger down to the high E string. It will feel better with time, just keep practicing making the shape.
Below is a video that will explain the shapes of each chord and also show you up close how your fingers should look on the strings. It’s worth a watch to ensure you’re using proper technique.
Interested in learning more beginner guitar chords? Why not consider taking some guitar lessons on dvd? DVD and online video lessons are becoming the most popular way to learn guitar at home on your own time.