Learning Chords Guitar Lesson
Learning Chords
Some of the most familiar rock songs are nothing but a pattern of 3 chords. In this lesson, Brad Henecke will teach you some chords, a chord progression to practice them with and get you well on your way to playing Rock and Roll in no time.
Taught by Brad Henecke in Rock Guitar with Brad Henecke seriesLength: 42:30Difficulty: 1.0 of 5
Welcome to Lesson 2 of Rock Guitar with Brad Henecke. Chapter 2: (0:41) Lesson Information Welcome back to Jamplay.com! In this lesson we will be covering one of the most important aspects of guitar playing, chords and chord progressions. Chapter 3: (04:41) Chord Charts and the E Major Chord
Before we jump into the E major chord it would be a good idea to explain how to read a chord chart.
Chord Charts
Chord charts allow you to learn guitar chords without knowing sheet music or tablature, in fact they are the easiest way to learn a chord. The chart is a drawing of the guitar neck as if it were held vertically. The left string is the low E and the right string is the high E. The lines that run vertically downwards are the frets. The very top fret is the first, and the bottom fret is last. A chord chart will generally only show 4-6 frets and will be numbered to avoid confusion. The numbers along the bottom of the chart can either be the note being played, or the finger playing on that string. In this example it is the note being played instead of the fingering, however it is good to keep in mind that many chord charts will give you the fingerings.
A circle with a number on it means that you place a finger on that string on that fret. In the sample above you would put your first finger on the G string (or 3rd string) on the 2nd fret, second finger on the D string (or 3rd string) on the 2nd fret and your 3rd finger on the B string (or second string) 2nd fret. The finger numberings are as described in the picture above.
That is the basic gist of reading a chord chart, there will be situations in the future such as barre chords that will be slightly different however we will approach those as they come. Being able to read a chord chart is an amazing tool to have in your belt and can help absorb more information, quicker, in the future.
The E Major Chord
To the right is a chord chart of the E major chord. As you can see it is quite simple. Take the first finger and place it on the 1st fret of the G string, the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the A string and the 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. Leave the E, B and e strings open. On the E chord you play all six strings making this a great sounding chord and also one that is very easy to play.
When you are first playing the chord go through each string slowly, one by one. Doing this will show if there are any fingers in the wrong positions or any muffled strings. Your fingers should be directly above the fret they should be playing on, pressing down just hard enough for the string to ring clearly. If your fingers are too close or too far away from the fret the string will be muffled or perhaps a bit "tinny". Press too hard and you will end up with sore fingers or a prematurely tired hand.
Before moving on to the next section please practice the E major chord with zeal. Play it over and over, using individual strings and strumming as well. Learn what it sounds and feels like and let the knowledge of the chord seep into your brain. Moving on before this chord is memorized will just cause you to have to come back and relearn it again.
Chapter 4: (02:08) The E Minor Chord
The E Minor Chord
Up next we will be covering the E minor chord. Please look at the chord chart to the left. Notice that this chord is nearly identical to the E major. In fact, you can play the E minor chord simply by lifting up your first finger from the first fret on the G string. There are quite a few chords you can play by simply changing around shapes of major chords, but we will get into that more later.Now of course that is an easy way to remember the chord, but not useful unless you are going from the E major to E minor chord often. Let's go over the chord chart and the fingerings. Take your 2nd finger and place it on the A string (5th string) second fret and then take your third finger and place it on the D string (4th string) on the second fret. Now strum all 6 strings. Notice how this has a sad sound when compared to the Major chord.
As with before, do not move on to the next section until you have this chord memorized and are accustomed to the fingerings. Move between the E major and the E minor to get a feel for the chords, the way they sound and the differences between the major and the minor.
Chapter 5: (01:09) The E7 Chord
The E7 Chord
We are going to cover another chord that is very similar to the E major, this time it is the E7. 7th chords generally have a very jazzy or bluesy sound and are often used in blues, jazz and rock and roll. As with the E minor chord, transitioning from the E Major to the E7 only requires that you lift one finger. This time you simply finger the E major chord and lift your 3rd finger off of the 2nd fret, D (4th) string. Now you have the ability to switch between 3 chords that all have a similar shape simply by moving one finger around.As with before you need to learn the chord itself so you are able to finger it without going to the E Major first. This is an open chord in which you play all 6 strings. Place your first finger on the 1st fret of the G (3rd) string and your second finger on the 2nd fret of the A (5th) string. Strum all 6 strings and make sure that none of the strings are muffled or odd sounding.
As with before, do not move on to the next section until you have this chord memorized and are accustomed to the fingerings. Move between the E major, E minor and E7 to get a feel for the chords, the way they sound and the differences between the major, minor and 7th chords.
Chapter 6: (03:16) The A Major Chord
The A Major Chord
Now that you know 3 different chords that you can play using the familiar "E" shape we are going to move on to the A major chord. The A Major is quite different from the E chord but is still fairly easy to play. Take your 1st finger, but it on the 2nd fret of the G (3rd) string, your second finger and place it on the 2nd fret of the D (4th) string and your 3rd finger and place it on the B (2nd) string. This fingering may be awkward for you at first, and if it is do not hesitate to try playing a different fingering. For instance, one alternate fingering is to hold down all 3 frets that you must play with one finger, or to simply reorganize your fingers so that you are playing them in a row, instead of staggered. Brad uses his fingering because it makes switching between certain chords easier, however it is not the only "correct' way to do it. With this chord you only play the top 5 strings, which means you do not hit the low E (6th) string at all. This is why no number appears below the low E on the chord chart.Please do not move on to the next section until you have mastered the A major chord. After you have a feel for the chord, practice switching between E and A, E minor and A, E7 and A. Doing this may feel pointless, however it will help you burn the chords into your memory and also give you a better feeling for the sound and personality of the chord.
Chapter 7: (01:31) The A7 Chord
The A7 Chord
Making new chords out of the A Major shape is every bit as simple as it was with the E Major. This chord is the A7, and only requires you to lift your first finger from the 2nd fret of the G string (3rd). If you are using an alternate fingering to play this chord, just lift whichever finger you have played on the G. Note the jazzy/bluesy feel of this chord.As usual it is not a good idea to only know how to arrive at A7 from the A major position, so let's go over the chord chart. In this chord you only play 5 strings, so ignore the 6th or Low E string (far left). Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the D (4th) string and your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the B (2nd) string. Strum all 5 chords downwards and make sure that there are no muffled or overly buzzy strings
Do not move on until you have the A7 chord memorized and the fingerings down in your head. Practice moving between the A Major and A7 until it feels like second nature. After that practice moving from E to A7, from E minor to A7 and so on. Practicing chords in various ways is very important for getting your hands and brain familiar with the way chords interact. If you only know how to go from A to A7 it will be very difficult in the future when chords will need to be played in different orders.
Chapter 8: (02:34) The A Minor Chord
The A Minor Chord.
The A minor chord is not as easy to get to from the A major as the A7, but as you can see on the chart above the fingering still only differs by one fret. This chord can be more difficult to get too depending on which way you hold the A chord, so be sure to find the most comfortable way to arrive to this chord from A major for you..
To finger the A minor chord start out by putting your first finger on the first fret on the B (5th) string. After that, you finger the chord similar to the A major. Your second finger goes on the 2nd fret of the D (4th) string and your third finger goes on the 2nd fret of the G (3rd) string. It's a very easy chord to hold. If you will notice this chord uses the exact same shape as the E major chord, everything just moves over one set of strings.
Do not move on until you have the A Minor chord memorized and the fingerings down in your head. Practice moving between A Major and A minor, between E and A minor, between E7 and A minor. As always, it is a good idea to practice changing chords in as many different ways as possible. Explore the different sounds your guitar makes and if you find chords that sound good together write them down, it might just be the beginning of a new song.
Chapter 9: (02:31) The C Major Chord
The C Major Chord.
The C major chord is wonderful to play and has a bright, beautiful sound. This chord may be a bit harder to play because it requires the fingers to stretch out further, but don't worry if you can't get it at first, your hands will get stronger in no time and fingering chords such as this will become second nature.
To finger the C major chord place your first finger on the first fret of the B (2nd) string, 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the D (4th) string and 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the A (5th) string. The G (3rd) and High E (1st) strings will be played open. This chord only uses the bottom 5 strings so when strumming do not hit the Low E (6th) string.
This is a very important chord to practice and master as it requires a bit more finger dexterity then the others you have learned. It requires you to stretch farther and spread your fingers out, so practice this chord long and hard. After you have the fingerings memorized practice switching between the A, E and C chords and play around.
Chapter 10: (02:27) The C7 Chord
The C7 Chord
The C7 chord simply requires you to add an extra finger to the C major chord which was taught in the last chapter. Finger this chord may seem a bit tricky as you are required to use your fourth/pinky finger which has not gotten much action up until this point. To finger the C7 chord simply play the C major chord and add your fourth finger to the 3rd fret on the G (3rd) string. Easy as pie!
To finger the C7 chord from scratch place your 1st finger on the B (2nd) string on the first fret, 2nd finger on the D (4th) string second fret, 3rd finger on the A (5th) string 3rd fret and your fourth finger on the G (3rd) string 3rd fret. The chord itself isn't hard to remember, but fingering may be tricky as it requires stretching your hands and using the neglected 4th finger. You only play 5 strings in this chord so do not play your low E (6th) string.
The C7 chord has a rich and interesting texture to it. Practice playing this chord and alternating between the C major and C7 chord, between the E7 and C7, between the A major and C7, you get the idea. We cannot stress enough how important playing around with chord changing is.
Chapter 11: (01:45) Chord Progression #1
Now that you know several chords you probably want something to play with them. In this section we will give you a cool sounding chord progression that will have you sounding like a rock star in no time.
This chord progression is fairly simple to play, but it sounds good and most importantly is fun. You start off by strumming the E chord 4 times using all downward strums. Then play the C chord 4 times using all down strums. After that play the A chord either 4 or 8 times using all down strums. Repeat the pattern over and over as it is great practice, and it sounds interesting as well.
Chapter 12: (01:22) Chord Progression #2This section covers another chord progression. This progression will use some minor chords and has a totally different sound when compared to the first.
This chord progression uses all down strums again. Begin by strumming the A minor chord down 4 times, follow with the E minor chord 4 times and finally the C major chord 4 times. Repeat this chord progression as many times as is necessary. It is important to be able to change chords in a smooth and efficient manner so be sure not to skip past these progression.
Chapter 13: (02:35) The D Major Chord
The D Major Chord
The D major is a very popular chord because of it's bright beautiful sound. This chord is literally used in millions of songs. It is also very easy to finger and play. Put your first finger on the G (3rd) string 2nd fret, second finger on the high E (1st) string second fret and third finger on the B (2nd) string 3rd fret. This chord only uses four strings so do not playing the E (6th) or A (5th) strings.
Do not move on to the next section until you have practiced this chord.
Chapter 14: (02:34) D Minor Chord
The D Minor Chord
The minor version of the D chord uses a similar chord shape but produces a tone that one could call sad when compared to the happy, bright D chord.
To finger the D minor chord put your first finger on the High E (1st) string on the first fret, second finger on the G (3rd) string 2nd fret and your third finger on the B (2nd) string 3rd fret. This chord only requires you to play four strings, so ignore the E (6th) and A (5th) strings while you are strumming.
Do not move on to the next chapter until you have memorized this chord and practiced playing it with the other chords from this lesson. Switching between chords takes time and practice so get on it.
The D7 Chord
Up next is another variation of the D chord, the D7 chord. The D7 is the jazzy/bluesy version of the D family.
Fingering the D7 chord is quite easy and painless. Put your first finger on the B (2nd) string at the first fret, second finger on the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret and your third finger on the high E (first) string 2nd fret. This chord as with the other D shapes only uses four strings so ignore the E (6th) and A (5th) strings
Do not move on to the next chapter until you have memorized this chord and practiced playing it with the other chords from this lesson. Switching between chords takes time and practice so get on it.
The G Major Chord
Next we will be teaching the G major and some of the chords that relate to it.
To finger the G major put your second finger on the A (5th) string 2nd fret, third finger on the Low E (6th) string third fret and your fourth finger on the high E (1st) string, third fret. This loud and rich chord makes use of all six strings on your guitar.
Do not move on to the next chapter until you have memorized this chord and practiced playing it with the other chords from this lesson. Switching between chords takes time and practice so get on it.
The G7 Chord
Next we will be teaching the G7 chord.
To finger the G7 chord place your first finger on the high E (1st) string first fret, second finger on the A (5th) string second fret and your third finger on the low E (6th) string third fret. This chord, like the G major, makes use of all six strings thus creating a rich and powerful chord.
Do not move on to the next chapter until you have memorized this chord and practiced playing it with the other chords from this lesson. Switching between chords takes time and practice so get on it.
This has been a very large guitar lesson. Learning all these chords at once will prove very difficult, so we recommend splitting this lesson up into small chunks. Try to learn perhaps two or 3 chords a week and practice them well. Whatever you do, practice this lesson thoroughly before moving on to the next lesson as practice makes perfect.
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Brad Henecke was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on May 5th of 1963. He has been a fan of music for as long as he & his family can remember. You could always find him running around the farm wailing on his cardboard guitar, pretending to be a member of the rock band KISS. Additional inspiration came during his first concert when he got the chance to see Boston & Sammy Hagar in the early 1970's.
This opened up a whole new world of rock and roll music for him; his parents noticed his growing interest in music and enrolled him into guitar lessons when he was 13.
From there he jumped into two years of lessons at a local music store in Cedar Rapids. After discovering Eddie Van Halen, Brad knew that the
guitar would always be a part of his life. He took his love throughout the city as he played as a pit musician & jammed at parties for friends.
This made him thirsty for more. He enrolled classes at Kirkwood Community College & also took lessons from the one & only Craig-Erickson (www.craig-erickson.com).
His love for music landed him a gig opening for Molly Hatchet in Cedar Rapids with a band called "Slap & Tickle". He has also played in the Greeley
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Discussions with our instructors are just one of the many benefits of becoming a member of JamPlay.Great starter course to chords - also can be used a a good refresher for those of us who played years ago and are just coming back - I was happy to remember all the fingering for these, but I had forgotten the names and/or confused some of the 7th and minors! Easy to follow and look forward to moving on through this series.
First of all I'm new to Jam Play (signed up yesterday :) and there's just a ton of information here. I know alot of chords but I'm wanting to learn some theory behind them. I'm trying to see what makes a particular chord (minors, 7ths, 9ths, etc. ) When you took the 3rd finger off the D string and left it open why did this make the chord an E7th. I've just started your lessons and I noticed you told why E min chord before it was a minor because of removing the third note a half step. Am I getting ahead of myself here or would you recommend I start somewhere else. Thanks.
Thank you Mr. Henecke
It was good lesson, any beginner can learn watching this video.
he needs to focus more on putting his teaching into the video rather than having you read it, most people learn visually and this video didn't help at all and makes me not want to look at his others
Loving the complex chords drawings xD
today marks the day i changed my life :D
hey Brad I really enjoyed the lessons but you look really distracted. Would have been nice to have you looking at me, just makes it more personal. I know I just being critical. Thanks for the great lessons
can i do this section on acoustic?
Hi Brad, I don't want to use a plectrum, is this OK. I do not want to play heavy rock but simply finger pick. I am 56 years old and do not want to crank it up. Enjoying the lessons. Greg.
Good lesson for me due to 1 primary reason. Your A chord shape is much easier for 10 Years Gone than mine.
yeah good lesson ;) my fav chords ^^
are there tabs for the tune played in the end? it's pretty sweet!
Hi Brad! Thanks for the great lesson. I have an odd question or issue: when I play the chord progression 1 (E-C-A) on an acoustic guitar, I get a "pull off effect" when changing from C to A. Do you know what I am doing wrong?
Found the answer to the question in the Q&A section: http://www.jamplay.com/members/guitar/ask/view-response.html?id=15&search_text=pull+off+effect.
Xels, sorry we didn't get back to you sooner about this, we somehow missed this post :( Glad you found the answer!
No problem ;-) I should have started at the Q&A section...
Brad, you have two progressions for this lesson. Could you post a couple of more using the chord shapes not included in the other two progressions? BTW, that A fingering is killing me. What little I have played it was always using fingers 1,2,3 straight across. Harry
I too finger the A the same way. I have been doing it for 3 months now and my fingers seem to tie in knots when I try to do it the other way. Guess I have a few bad habits I need to work out. Thanks Brad for the lessons, I am enjoying them while Deployed here in Iraq.
Hi Brad, I'm Isacco from Italy. I have a question. The C7 is a "correct" chord even without the fifth (G)? Thanks. You are great!
The C7 is a "correct" chord even with out the 5th .You can still call the C7 a C7 chord if you are just playing the C note ( the root) and the flatened 7th note .Your mind will think it hears the fith even though it is not there .Some times Jazz players play what they call inside chords those are chords that the Root note is not played .you only play the 3rd and the 5th and what ever else color you want to add but no root note .Then the bass player playes the root notes .kinda cool !
Brad is great. Give the man a raise , he deserves one.
Nice lesson!
haha. It wasn't to nitpick or anything, it just made me a little unsure of whether I was right or not.
Fixed it, the file in sup content is fixed and the fixed video will be uploaded in a few hours once it is done rendering. Please let me know if you find any other issues! THANK YOU
Thank you very much for pointing this out, sometimes I miss little things like this :)
Oh crap, in the chord progression, you are right I flubbed that one up. Time to fix it!
Hey there, I just looked, and I think you are getting the chord chart confused with the tab. The 2 and the 3 on the chord chart means the 2nd and 3rd finger, the tab (at least where im looking at it) properly says 2, 2. Am I missing something / looking at the wrong spot?
Just to make sure.. In the second chord progression (scene 12) you say it's using the E-minor chord and it says so on the summary page too, but the tabs for that chord shows as: 0 0 0 3 2 0 I'm not really sure what that is, but I'm fairly sure that E-minor is 0 0 0 2 2 0 isn't it?
A lot to learn, but well presented
This is one of my favorite lessons, sooo much packed into it.