Guitar Chords for Beginners
These two-finger chords are perfect for beginners. They sound great and are easy to play.
To play chords, you'll need to trim your left-hand fingernails. This will help you to push down on the frets in a perpendicular manner. If your fingers are not straight, they may bump into other strings, causing those strings to fail to ring or make an unpleasant buzzing noise.
The first chord is sometimes nicknamed "lazy C". The second chord is a G6, sometimes nicknamed "lazy G". Both are perfect for beginners because they only require two fingers.
Go ahead and strum them aggressively. Once you feel comfortable switching from one chord to the next, you'll be ready to move on to more complicated chords that use three or even four fingers.
Key Tasks
- Learn to play all three chords. Make sure each note on each string rings clearly.
- Practice switching between the chords smoothly.
- Learn to strum the guitar and try it with these chords.
Pro Tip: Start slowly and focus on making each chord sound clean before increasing your speed.
