Major Guitar Chords Chart : Start Here!

This guitar chords chart is where you start learning how to play the guitar for real.

These are the major chords. All major chords sound happy more than the sad minor ones you can learn next.

Minors, Sevenths, and Minor 7s can be learned by clicking the blue links at the bottom of the page.

Here is how to read the guitar chords on the chart.

The top line going across is the nut, unless it has a number next to it. That would be a fret because all the other lines across are frets.

The lines going down are strings, left is low E, right is high E.

Put your fingers where the dots are.

TIP: To do this right you may want to move your thumb lower from the middle of the neck towards the floor. Usually you want to make sure your fingertip is pressing only that string. This is how you get them in that position. The lower you are with your thumb, the easier it is to come straight down on the string as you curl your fingers over them. If you can do it with a baseball bat grip, great. Some people can even bring their thumb over the top. (More on that later.) Make sure you follow the next rule for good habits.

Play the dots and the ones with the O above the nut. Don't play the X's. You need to hear every dot and O when you first start playing.

Here's how to read guitar Tabs just below the guitar chord chart. (short for tablature, don't worry about it, just get to know that word "TAB") The bottom line going across is the low E string. The numbers are which fret you put your fingers on. It also shows the open strings to play by, you guessed it, the O. Good job! You're getting sharp!

PRACTICE: A chord and D chord. Strum each 4 times, then switch. The switch is the hard part but it gets easier. Add a C, for a total of 12 strums. 4 A's, 4 D's and 4 C's. If you can learn that smoothly and each note is clear, you can add more chords. I wouldn't try the B until last. It is just too hard for the 1st week, let alone the first day. Of course, you could be more of a rebel than I thought.

Below are pictures of the guitar chords chart in order A,B,C,D,E,F,G. Remember, we are playing. Don't over do it!

Learn Minor Chords Chart Next

Now Learn Minor 7 Chords Chart Next

Learn Open 7s Chord Chart Next

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