Beginner Guitar Lessons: How to Play Guitar Chords
Beginner Guitar Lessons: How to Play Guitar Chords
Most guitar lessons for learning to play chords, whether you take them online or with a private instructor, will require that you have a basic knowledge of the strings of the guitar and how to play individual notes. To create a chord, all you have to do is arrange your fingers in position for several notes, rather than one, and strum all of the strings in use. Refer to guitar tabs or chord charts in order to familiarize yourself with the basic chords and practice them consistently until you have memorized the chord position and have worked out all the kinks. When you first begin, you may find that the chord does not sound clean - there may be a buzzing sound or some strings do not sound at all. If this happens to you, you probably need to apply more pressure or simply need to adjust your fingers a little. As you practice you will be able to strike chord positions more quickly and you will be learn to transition from one chord to another. Before you know it, you will even be able to play along with some of your favorite songs. Do not give up when things seem tough - if you stick it out and dedicate yourself to your practice sessions you will become a better guitarist in no time.