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Chords

The shapes songs are built from.

  1. 1Tune up & get comfyOne minute before your first chord.
  2. 2E minorTwo fingers — the friendliest chord there is.
  3. 3G majorBig, bright, and absolutely everywhere.
  4. 4Your first change: Em → GSwitching chords is the real skill.
  5. 5Jam #1: two chords, real musicYou already know enough to play along.
  6. 6C majorA warm, open favourite.
  7. 7D majorA neat little triangle up top.
  8. 8Ear check: name that chordCan you hear the difference yet?
  9. 9The Four-Chord SongG · D · Em · C — behind more hits than you'd believe.
  10. 10A minorUnlock a moodier sound.
  11. 11The change: Am → CNotice how little your hand actually moves.
  12. 12A majorThree fingers stacked on one fret.
  13. 13E majorBig, full, and easier than it looks.
  14. 14How songs actually workThe quiet trick behind most songs you love.
  15. 15Fingerpicking: a gentler soundSame chords, a softer feel.
  16. 16Jam #2: the minor moodAm · C · G · Em — same skills, new feeling.
  17. 17You can play guitarSeriously — look at everything you can do now.