Playing Basic Chords

The C Chord Form

Here is the 1st position and the movable form. It may take a little practice to get the movable chord form sounding clear. Start up the neck and work your way down making sure all notes ring out clear.

The A Chord Form

The G Chord Form

This chord requires a long stretch, you should practice this one up the neck where the frets are closer together.

The E Chord Form

This is the most used major chord form. It contains 3 root notes, two 5th's and one 3rd on the 3rd string.

The D Chord Form

This chord has a good stretch to it. This is another chord you should start to practice up the neck 1st and work your way down one fret at a time.

The C minor Chord Form

This basic minor chord will be harder to finger for beginners so start up the neck and get used to it and then work your way down the neck. This one gives the muscles between the ring and little finger a stretching workout.

The A Minor Chord Form

This is a popular form and a little easier to play.

The G Minor Chord Form

This basic chord form is very hard to finger and doesn't get used as an everyday chord but is good know for lead work. Start this up the neck as far as you can reach on your guitar. This is a muscle builder but don't over do it, a little each day is best.

The E Minor Chord Form

This is the easiest of the basic guitar chords barre chords to play. This is the E major form with the 3rd lowered one fret.

The D Minor Chord Form

This is a good 1st position chord