Beginning Guitar Chords Lauren Larkin

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Basics: Tablature Tablature is a way for guitarists to learn how to play music before knowing how to read notes, and before knowing chords by heart.Tablature is a way for guitarists to learn how to play music before knowing how to read notes, and before knowing chords by heart. Source:

It can get complicated…

But beginning chords are simple! Many chords have to be played with all 4 fingers, but others can be played with as few as one!Many chords have to be played with all 4 fingers, but others can be played with as few as one! First we’ll discuss how to understand which strings to play during different chords.First we’ll discuss how to understand which strings to play during different chords. Then we’ll discuss how to understand which fingers to use on which chords.Then we’ll discuss how to understand which fingers to use on which chords. Lastly, we will learn how to play the E major (most often referred to simply as “E”) and E minor chords.Lastly, we will learn how to play the E major (most often referred to simply as “E”) and E minor chords.

What’s a chord? A guitar chord is a combination of notes played simultaneously.A guitar chord is a combination of notes played simultaneously. These notes are generally played all at once, but can be strummed in specific patterns.These notes are generally played all at once, but can be strummed in specific patterns.

What does it look like?

The e minor chord

The e major chord

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