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Really EASY Guitar Chords
Whenever I have a new beginner guitar student there's a set of 3 chords that I like to teach them. They're not from any particular song but it's important to get a student excited about the noise they're making on their new, shiny guitar.
I choose these particular chords because of their ease of playability. They don't require an excessive use of fingers (only two) and they're relatively friendly when it comes to changing between them.
Let's learn the first three really easy guitar chords that I think all beginners should start with.
Chord 1
This chord is called E minor, it will mostly be written in shorthand as 'Em'.
We place finger 1 of the fretting hand on fret 2 of the A string and finger two of the fretting hand on fret 2 of the D string. Remember to arch those fingers to avoid muting strings and when you're ready, strum every string from thickest to thinnest.
Chord 2
This chord is called 'Asus2' - it's full name is 'A suspended 2nd' but don't worry about why for now, we just want to be able to get some music out of our guitar!
We place finger 1 of the fretting hand on fret 2 of the D string and finger 2 of the fretting hand on fret 2 of the G string. Again, arch those fingers. This time, we strum only five strings, avoiding the thickest.
The simplest way to get to this chord from the previous chord is by moving the fingers towards the floor onto the next set of strings.
Chord 3
The final chord is called 'Dsus2'.
We place finger 1 of the fretting hand on fret 2 of the G string and finger 3 (that's three) of the fretting hand onto fret 3 of the B string. We're purposely skipping out finger 2 because we'll need it spare later on when we learn a full D chord.
Changing Between Chords
It's now wise to spend some time slowly changing between these three chords to get used to what that feels like. Set yourself some time aside each day (maybe 5 - 10 minutes) and work on those chord changes. Always keep those fingers arched and check for any muted notes.
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About The Author
Aaron Carrington is the founder of Carrington Guitar Academy in Bath, UK. Specializing in personalized guitar lessons, Aaron tailors each lesson plan to meet the individual goals of his students, helping them master their favorite songs and develop their skills. If you're interested in guitar lessons, contact Aaron to book a FREE trial lesson.
After graduating from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London, Aaron performed at prestigious venues such as Buckingham Palace, The Savoy, and The London Eye. He’s also been a key figure in the UK wedding and corporate gig scene, and his international performances include high-profile residencies across the Middle East. With this extensive experience, Aaron now shares his expertise full-time through private lessons and YouTube content creation.
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