Beginner Guitar Lesson 9 – Beginner Guitar Chords E Major & C Major Chords
In the last beginner guitar lesson I introduced you to some easy guitar chords. They were 3 and 4 string chords only just to get you used to strumming and having your fingers on the frets.
Today you’re going to learn your first beginner guitar chords on all 6 strings. Those chords are going to be the E major and C major chords.
The video above explains the chords very well, so if you haven’t watched it yet I suggest you do so now. Below I’ll be using guitar tab to explain the chords so if you’re not familiar with tab I suggest you check out my how to read guitar tabs lesson.
E Major Chord
e —0—
B —0—
G —1—
D —2—
A —2—
E —0—
The E major chord is a widely used chord that I love the sound of. To make the E chord shape you place your second finger on the 2nd fret of the A string, your third finger on the 2nd fret of the D string and your first finger on the 1st fret of the G string.
Strum all 6 strings at once remember to only use the tips of your fingers as to avoid blunting/muting any of the other strings.
C Major Chord
e —0—
B —1—
G —0—
D —2—
A —3—
E —X—
C major is a little more difficult as beginner guitar chords go. Your fingers a little more spread apart so it’s a bit more challanging to the beginner.
To make the C chord place your third finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your second finger on the 2nd fret of the D string and your first finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
Your fingers might feel a little stretch for the first week or two making this chord shape but it will feel more natural the more you practice.
Beginner Guitar Chords Practice Tips
- Don’t start trying to play the chords together at once
- Start first by making the shape of the chord then releasing it and making the shape again. Get your fingers used to how it feels to make an E chord or make a C chord.
- Once you feel comfortable strumming and holding the chords try switching from one to the other without strumming
- After you feel comfortable switching the shapes of the chords back and fourth add strumming back into the equation
- Don’t stop strumming if you make a mistake when switching chords
- Remember to practice switching from C to E and E to C.
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