| There are many different chord sequences for | | | | fret 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 the | | | | the 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 chords | | | | the 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 on | | | | of 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 the | | | | of 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 on | | | | of 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 fret | | | | awkward 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 fret | | | | gets 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 of | | | | third 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 fret | | | | Now 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 1st | | | | Go and do it. |