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Learning Chords

Quick Start for Strumming Chords

Keep these points in mind as you play any chord on the guitar. (select "Tips" icon for helpful hints) tip icon

Before starting, make sure that your guitar is tuned properly. For the remainder of this course, you may hold the guitar using the position of your choice.

The E Minor Chord (Em)

Let’s first review the E minor chord.


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The E Major Chord (E)

We will now learn to play the E major chord.


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The E Dominant Seventh Chord (E7)

Now we will learn to play the E dominant seventh chord.


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