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  • Lesson Title:

    Simple C Major Chord

  • Guitar Instructor: Christopher Schlegel
  • Lesson Added: October 17th 2007
  • Lesson Files: Video Guitar Lesson, Guitar Tab, Notation
  • Lesson Difficulty: Absolute Beginner
  • Lesson Focus: Chords
  • Lesson Style: All Styles
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Excerpt:
In this lesson we are going to learn a simple C major chord.

Some of the notes are "open" string notes. In this case, make sure to keep your fingers clear of that string so you don't mute it. You want to have your hand "hovering" or "arched" slightly over any string that has an "open" string note. Some of the notes are "fretted" notes. In this case, place the tip of the your index finger right behind the first fret of the B string (the second thinnest one).

It is important to use the tip of your finger. Beginners find their fingers can be tender & occassionally are tempted to use the pads of their fingers. With time (and dedicated practice!) your fingertips will harden with callouses. Until then, tough it out! You can do it! It is worth it!

From the last knuckle of your finger to the fingertip, arch your fin...

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