Which Chords to Learn First on Guitar

There are many different chord sequences forfret of the 2nd string.
different styles of music so when you ask which|--2--| 3rd String Your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of
chords to learn first on guitar, it all depends on thethe 3rd string.
style of music that you are learning. At the end of|--3--| 4th String Your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of
the day, you are going to have to learn all the chordsthe 4th string.
anyhow but I have listed below the three chords|--X--| 5th String This string should not be played.
that I think will lead you gently into the wonderful|--X--| 6th String This string should not be played.
world of playing the guitar.G is as follows:-
I have chosen these three chords because so many|--3--| 1st String Your 3rd finger goes on the 3rd fret
songs and music are based on them. Not just onof the 1st string.
guitar but music in general. They are easy to perform|--0--| 2nd String This string is left open.
because they are in the key of C major. There are|--0--| 3rd String This string is left open.
no sharps or flats. The notes in the key of C major|--0--| 4th String This string is left open.
are C D E F G A B.|--2--| 5th String Your 1st finger goes on the 2nd fret
The notes that are the basis of many songs are theof the 5th string.
1st, 4th and 5th so that would mean C F and G.|--3--| 6th String Your 2nd finger goes on the 3rd fret
Ok now we know which chords to learn first onof the 6th string.
guitar, how do you play them?Just start off slowly and make sure you get the
Ok.chord shapes correct. After a while you fingers will
C is as follows:-get used to the shapes. When they do, try moving
|--0--| 1st String This string is left open.from one chord to the other. It will feel very
|--1--| 2nd String Your 1st finger goes on the 1st fretawkward at first and will make your finger tips sore
of the 2nd string.and probably your forearm too but this will soon
|--0--| 3rd String This string is left open.wear off as your finger tips harden and your forearm
|--2--| 4th String Your 2nd finger goes on the 2nd fretgets stronger.
of the 4th string.Keep practicing every day and at the end of the
|--3--| 5th String Your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret ofthird or fourth day, it will become almost automatic.
the 5th string.Listen to some music and see if you can hear the
|--X--| 6th String This string should not be played.chord sounds. When you do, it will be worth every
F is as follows:-ache, pain and moment you have put in.
|--1--| 1st String Your 1st finger goes on the 1st fretNow you know which chords to learn first on guitar
of the 1st string.and how to play them,
|--1--| 2nd String Your 1st finger also goes on the 1stGo and do it.