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    By Dan Cross
    Updated on 08/20/19

    Learning how to play the guitar is as simple


    as mastering a few basic chords. This tutorial
    will introduce you to eight essential chords
    and show you how to play them properly. With
    practice, you'll be making music in no time
    and soon be ready for more complex chords
    and playing techniques.

    A Major

    The A major chord (often referred to as an A


    chord) can give new guitarists trouble
    because all three Dngers need to Dt on the
    second fret on adjacent strings. Be sure the
    open Drst string is ringing clearly by curling
    your third (ring) Dnger.

    In all chord examples, the small gray numbers


    on the accompanying diagrams illustrate
    which Dngers on your fretting hand should be
    used to play each note.

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    C Major

    The C major chord (also known as the C


    chord) is often the Drst chord guitarists learn.
    The Dngering is fairly straightforward—the
    key is to concentrate on curling your Drst
    Dnger so that the Drst string rings open
    properly.

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    D Major

    The D major chord is another extremely


    common beginner guitar chord, one that
    shouldn't give you too much trouble. Don't
    forget to curl your third Dnger on the second
    string or the Drst string won't ring properly.
    Also, be sure only to strum the top four
    strings, avoiding the open sixth and Dfth
    strings.

    E Major

    Another chord you come across every day,


    the E major chord is fairly straightforward to
    play. Make sure your Drst Dnger (holding down
    the Drst fret on the third string) is properly
    curled or the open second string won't ring
    properly. Strum all six strings. There are
    situations when it makes sense to reverse
    your second and third Dngers when playing
    the E major chord. 

    G Major

    As with most chords in this list, a clear G


    major chord depends on curling your Drst
    Dnger so the open fourth string rings clearly.
    Strum all six strings. Sometimes, it makes
    sense to play a G major chord using your third
    Dnger on the sixth string, your second Dnger
    on the Dfth string, and your fourth (pinky)
    Dnger on the Drst string. This Dngering makes
    the move to a C major chord much easier.

    A Minor

    If you know how to play an E major chord,


    then you know how to play an A minor chord
    —just move the chord whole shape over a
    string. Make sure your Drst Dnger is curled, so
    the open Drst string rings clearly. Avoid
    playing the open sixth string when
    strumming the A minor chord. There are
    situations when it makes sense to reverse
    your second and third Dngers when playing
    the A minor chord.

    D Minor

    The D minor is another fairly simple chord, yet


    many beginner guitarists have some trouble
    with it. Watch your third Dnger on the second
    string; if it isn't curled properly, the Drst string
    won't ring. Be sure to play only the top four
    strings when strumming a D minor chord.

    E Minor

    The E minor chord is one of the simplest to


    play because you only use two Dngers Take
    extra care not to allow either of them to
    touch any of the open strings, or the chord
    won't ring properly. Strum all six strings. In
    certain situations, it may make sense to
    reverse your Dnger position so that your
    second Dnger is on the Dfth string, and your
    third Dnger is on the fourth string.

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