1. Beginning Guitar Chords Lauren Larkin

2. Basics: fret board http://www.bollywoodchords.com/2014/09/02/knowing-all-the-notes-on-the-fretboard- with-little-or-no-memorising/

3. 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: http://www.howtoreadguitartabs.net

4. It can get complicated… http://clockworkmanual.com/2010/06/

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. What does it look like? http://funkybluesmusic.com/garygraymusic/guitarstudies2/fretboard-mechanics.html http://www.play-acoustic-guitar.com/a7-guitar-chord.html

8. The e minor chord http://www.play-acoustic-guitar.com/Em-guitar-chord.html

9. The e major chord http://www.play-acoustic-guitar.com/emaj-guitar-chord.html

10. References Various authors. (2009). The Big Easy Guide to Acoustic Guitar. Wisconsin: Hal- Leonard. Larkin, M. Personal communication. (April 2015). Jones, S. (1948). (Ghost) riders in the sky [recorded by Johnny Cash]. On Silver. Nashville, TN: Columbia Records. (1979).