Basic Guitar Chords for Beginners

[XxxxXJediXxxxX]

Thanks bro this helped tons Imma gnna suscribe to you but next i watch a video to practice guitar imma make sure i dnt hav any cuts on fingers....it really hurts when the 1st string gets in ur cut >-<

[bitround]

enjoyed it..thz..

[LittleMissHappyCry]

Thanks bro this helped alot :)

[ChainDogWilis]

he looks a little like Tommy Chong.

[MrCircus177]

Wow, learned from this guy like 4 years ago.... forgot all about it until i just now say it.... good times.

[dano9229]

At 6:45 you play 2 riffs, i have to ask what songs are they? They both jump out at me like I have heard them before, but I cant figure it out? Ive been practicing both of them, I was just wondering what they were from. Thanks again

[dano9229]

This is probebly some of the best instructional videos ive found yet on youtube. Also it help that this guy is left handed, so it easyer to duplicate wile watching, mirror image i guess. Keep up the good work!

[Tinsletooth]

It would be helpful if you labeled the videos a bit better. Meaning in the title you should post the cords you are teaching.

[vannahholman13]

Thanks!(: i REALLY wanna learn how to play my beautiful guitar and your really helping me! i didnt even know any chords lol so you've been a big help!(:

[TheFunluver101]

Thank you so much. I am working for a record deal and need to know some more chords.

[imchristhegangster]

Tommy Chong?

[HempyreSb210]

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[323232blue]

Hey man this One is Pretty I am going to subscribe and learn off of your vidz

thanks

[easthamptonmusic]

@323232blue Thanks again

[Metalocalipstick]

i don't understand!!!!!!!

[easthamptonmusic]

@Metalocalipstick i will send you another vid

[brandorf94]

Great tutorial, good charts

[myvoicebreakscrystal]

Thank you so much. U rock!

[myvoicebreakscrystal]

where did u get ur guitar chord chart? it is soooo much easier to follow than most you find on the internet.

[easthamptonmusic]

@myvoicebreakscrystal I made them on windows paint

[easthamptonmusic]

@myvoicebreakscrystal I made them in paint

[syafiqrm]

the Am sIMILar Like E rite...??

[easthamptonmusic]

@syafiqrm similar shape

[OfficialJadeNichelle]

Thank you!!!!

[KarmaQWidows]

Keep up the good work. I am a beginner and I got a decent amount of info. Only suggestion is to do something about hearing what you are saying a little better please. Every chord you said sounded like 'E'. THANK YOU!

[drumatic86]

sounds totally different on my guitar -.-

[easthamptonmusic]

@drumatic86 are you in tune

[MegaChillergirls]

can you write down in a comment how to play the chord G96????i need it!!please help:)

[CreatisticDesigner]

Thank, you so much :)

[omgwtfftwbq]

It's me, Dave, Open up!!

[easthamptonmusic]

@omgwtfftwbq dave's not here man

[omgwtfftwbq]

@easthamptonmusic

Hhahaha

I was hoping you would say that, you are just like chong.

[easthamptonmusic]

@omgwtfftwbq Just layin' back in the groove ;)

[easthamptonmusic]

@omgwtfftwbq Im like me

[omgwtfftwbq]

@easthamptonmusic

Tommy Chong is a hippie God.

Accept no imitations.



[easthamptonmusic]

@omgwtfftwbq agreed

[easthamptonmusic]

@omgwtfftwbq daves not here man

[MisUnrefined]

I'm just starting to learn to play the guitar and as soon as I put my fingers on strings they hurt like hell! I've got a very loooong way ahead of me...

[easthamptonmusic]

@MisUnrefined you dont have to mash your fingers into the neck just press the string with enough pressure

to make contact with the fret.Another issue may be the string height from the neck AKA the action

show your guitar to a player or music store and see what they think adjustments can be made by

a professional guitar repairman AKA Luthier Keep on playing :) JH and thanks for Watching

[hartman2441]

really nice ... i need the  next leason... i am looking forward to it... thanks

[xXTheMooDogXx]

1:07 that's what she said...

[easthamptonmusic]

@xXTheMooDogXx wise guy ; )

[tonus888]

Damn, you had to be left handed didnt you

[Tbone2309]

That's a really nice harmony in the back. H77?

[easthamptonmusic]

@Tbone2309 the blond one is a vantage the red one is a '68 es 330 gibsob

[micheals1992]

When you first start learning your mind doesn't know how the process the information on how to do what you are trying to do. Think of it as your mind as computer OS on release, It will be very slow at first but after a while your mind updates its self on how to interpret this new information you are feeding it and It will become more experienced and clearer on what it means.

[micheals1992]

At the moment I still find it impossable to play bar cords on the acoustic but makes it so much easyer going back the electric guitar and playing them on there. Theres also a question I would like to ask... I play the A and G cords using my 234 fingers as I find this more comfortable but does that effect the speed I can switch between cords? I have small hands (probably about the size of a 12 year old lol). which has its pros and cons lol.

[micheals1992]

when I first started playing i didn't really find tutorial videos very helpful but now I have had 5 months experience they seem alot simpler from when I was first starting out. My advice would be to learn 3 or 4 cords and practice switching between them and try play them as clearly as possable. Also learning on acoustic is also good for your finger strengh and makes the electric strings feel so much lighter when going back to it. I just got one given and I feel like I can do anything going back.

[easthamptonmusic]

@micheals1992 Every guitar Plays different its all in the neck(action string height from the frets)

[micheals1992]

one thing it would like too add to the comment board... the state of mind your in during learning really effects the speed at which you learn. Eg Thinking and believing you can't do it. Humans are extremely good at producing automatic functions to do repeated stuff. Eg like playing games or driving a car you don't think about it after you have gone through the pain of learning how to use or do it. my point being is that once you learn how to play its just like riding a bike from thereon out.

[2003meera]

amazing explanation, thanks

[LiquidNitrofly]

subscribing

[LaNinjette]

If it sounds like a minor chord does that mean my guitar is really outta tune? I just spent almost 30 minutes tuning it :/

My guitar has three nylon and three metal strings though... Can that be a problem? It's how it came when it was bought.

[easthamptonmusic]

@LaNinjette I messaged you

[maribethmichelle]

this is awesome!! helping me so much!! :)

[ashatunley]

This guy is a true legend!

[ashatunley]

This guy is a true legend!

[boots2177]

this helped so much thank you!

[Z0m13eh]

I've tried tons of videos. This is the video that has helped me the most for learning. THANKYOU.

[Carpmad01]

THANKYOU! a YOUTUBE VIDEO THAT AN ACTUAL BEGINNER CAN FOLLOW/KEEP UP WITH

pLEASE DO MORE VIDS!

[BlackoutEU]

1337 likes :P

[Gummybear889Films]

thanks man your a huge help. i keep asking my dad for guitar lessons and chords and crap. but he keeps yelling at me and wont show me them. My dad is sort of a prick.

[acousticguitarchords]

Excellent

[coitinsforyourocky]

I'm just learning to play the guitar, a friend gave me an acoustic for Christmas. Your videos have been very helpful.

[TheresNoSuchThing1]

thanks for posting this video it helped a lot

[Shaeplaysguitar]

This has been fantastic! I'm still working on getting fast with these chords before moving on, but I look forward to your next lessons. Thanks so much for posting!

[Missshae84]

Thanks so much for posting this video. You're a great teacher!!

[YoEli38]

Haha Tommy fucking Chong

[aguabendita123]

Cool guitars! btw thanks for the chords tom my guitar teacher will come and I will show the chords that I know

[keliz305]

thanks for these chords!!!!!

[765lou8910]

i just got my guitar but thanks 2 this video im a pro!

[FMLdoodez]

lol g-string

thanks im learning guitar (well trying anyway) n this really helps

[MrIceTea123]

i play the acoustic tht my dad bought for me and my cuzin tuned it for me but idk how to play it or even the notes. i rlly wanna play the guitar b4 the talent show comes at at school. do u think ill b able to play until february??? im rlly curious to play it. the instrument i know how to play is flute but i rlly need help playin my acoustic. also, my family want to watch me play at christmas which is like coming in a few days. im a total beginner at this. plz some1 help me!!!!

[SarahRAWWR15]

Hey, i'm very new to guitar, literally just got my guitar the other day. I'm finding these Vids very helpful, but i've got a question for you - how hard do you press the strings, because wen i try it doesn't sound right (sounds kinda flat)?

[DimebagAndrew]

@SarahRAWWR15

I play (:

If you feel your getting a flat clunking sound, press down harder.

It could even just be a learning thing, could just take time, give it afew week and if your still getting this sound, try pressing hard or lighter. Then if it's still making the sound, it's the guitar/amp.

[SarahRAWWR15]

@DimebagAndrew Thanks, i'll give it a try :D

[ItsRainingCoffee]

Hey, I was just wondering where I could find the pictures with the fingers numbered for each chord like these ones? I googled them, but I couldn't find these. Thanks! (:

[kazoualee]

this helped me out alot thanks.

[iamKaliopy]

Thank you so much really.. Your an AWESOME teacher thanks!!

[baybeeviki7]

Honestly? Pretty great. Keep it up please? Thankssssss

[GEORGIAFAIR4life]

omg well i just decided about 2 mins ago that i wanted to play acoustic so i dug out this old guitar from the attic, i thought i tuned it pritty well (just assuming) & while i was playing one of my strings just exploded & my tuner knob thing just fell off!! i'm really getting off to a GREAT start!! (not) lol help me

[Grimripper]

You are awesome!! I'm Subbing :D

[kermit977]

HI! JOHN back on line & still practicing my cross overs between chords & getting

faster I just wont to say thank you for being on you tube

[dscottmcc]

hey john, i have a comment . i m 48 yrs old never played anything before so know nothing at all. video is great but do you have any that shows not only the chords but the strums as well? thanks alot very much appreciate it.

[dscottmcc]

man i really have enjoyed the video, watched it over and over. thanks alot.

[TheFreefall12]

thanks so much. this helped a lot. you rock!!

[guitarchallange]

hey guys wanna learn? watch me as im learning and see if we can progess at the same time, share tips advice best songs for begginers ect.. ps nice vid :)

[Kayleechann]

um i just got a mark 2 guitar and i have no clue how to play. any tips?

[AMcCullough4376]

Thanks so much :) This helped me so much!

[emce71]

Thanks, it's great just for beggining :)

[562228916000]

whay u ratate pi(ture? =)

[DabbieG]

This is by far the best beginners guide to the basic chords I have found!. Thanks!!!

[whtuwanticangetit]

okat AT exactly 2:50 u said 3 finger AGAIN

its sopposed to be 1st finger:)

[MonsterJinx27]

hey aren't you that guy from that 70s Show?

[mikkki528]

i just watched the video. it was helpful. just learning n this truly helped. plus u sound like chong n i dig that

[leahdlovely1993]

thankx for the help.. maybe show u strumming too because i had a problem.

[miimiiiix]

That was one of the best beginner vids so far. Guitar sounds shit though. Whats with that "biiinggg" noise?

[TigerSkratch360]

wow thank you soooo much i needed that info cuz i suck and really wanna learn THANK YOU MISTER!

[deathbunny218]

I hate C major so much XD

stupid stubby fingers >: (

[jdv1dg]

Awesome video

[21nativewarrior]

I really wanna buy a guitar and i will one of these days

[kermit977]

great instructor

[swaziri]

Thank you for the lessons.  Great tips, God bless.

[surfsxupx3]

to hard.

[jam900x]

thanks. i kinda know what cords are now lol

[dixiedancer1173]

i was in a guitar class and the teacher really sucked...i did learn some though, this is helping me learn how to play better. iv always wanted to learn the guitar!

[samadams24]

I am trying to learn basic rhythm guitar and simply want to learn the basic chords so that I could join in when others are playing. My problem is that I have short stubby fingers and have difficulty keeping them on only 1 string. Any suggestions? This video seems ideal for my purpose. Thank you for posting.

[checkabreak]

you like rhythm more than WEED? hahaha you old smokey robing some

[rhcpluver15]

Thank you so much you're a great teacher! My fingers hurt so bad lol

[piratepete0007]

Finally someone left handed. Thanks man.

[gunguy009]

I'm a beginner of guitar and i just can't seem to keep my fingers from hitting other strings while i play chords and such. It really annoys me because it happens a lot. And when i put my fingers near the top of the fret i get a kinda metallic noise from the stroing not coming inot full contact with the neck. Can you give me any advice on what i should do?

[pauloki20]

i like the way you teach...thanks

[jhndqn]

thanks a lot man. i love the way u teach.. i am a left handed person so it works well too.. thanks

[MrJethroastig25]

can someone help me my friends have short and fat fingers but i got long and thin fingers how cant i press the chords its just so hard my fingers are slipping or it will realease bad sounds and my friends can do it there even making there own song why i cant pls some1 tell me the tricks or some what

[oOcandyfreakOo]

"i enjoy rythem more than i do weed"

LOL :)

[TheDemonpk3r]

hey john,

i am getting interessted in playing guitar i already play piano. i am doin all the chords correctly but lol they all sound the same. please e mail me back at @thedemonpk3r and tell me if i am doin anything wrong thanks for ur help btw

[TheFroPeople]

I have no guitar experience whatsoever but am passionate about learning 2 play. where would be a good place for me 2 start?

[easthamptonmusic]

@TheFroPeople go to my channel

JH if you got questions message me

[silentmindriot]

Thanks Soo Much... Was Just Gunna Give Up Guitar...I Play Electric...But This Was One Of The Best Vids On Youtube So Far!!!

[tapeduck21]

I'm a guitar beginner i'm curious about anything i learn or try to learn and when i play a chord( starting to practice A,D,E,and Em) when i try to practice each one it sounds good to me and i've been watching alot of videos in guitar websites to youtube and to me it sounds clear and nice but, not all the time... Should i just trust my gut??PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!… i play an electric guitar)

[easthamptonmusic]

@tapeduck21 trust you ear and try downloading the google chord finder

JH If the strings are sounding muted your fingers are either blocking the strings or too far away from

the frets or on top of the frets play on your fingertips and try not to bend the strings when making chords

Make sure your guitar is in tune

JH Hope this helps

[tapeduck21]

@easthamptonmusic Thank you so much a need that little boost!!!!

[myknifeyourheart]

@tapeduck21 make sure you have you guitar tuned correctly, if you struggle with tuning or you live in a very hot area or something you can buy a tuner if your guitar didnt come with one. also make sure your fingers are as close as possible to the frets. make sure you're not muting any strings. hope i helped!

[tapeduck21]

I'm a guitar beginner i'm curious about anything i learn or try to learn and when i play a chord( starting to practice A,D,E,and Em) when i try to practice each one it sounds good to me and i've been watching alot of videos in guitar websites to youtube and to me it sounds clear and nice but, not all the time... Should i just trust my gut??PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!… i play an electric guitar)

[easthamptonmusic]

trust you ear and try downloading the google chord finder

JH If the strings are sounding muted your fingers are either blocking the strings or too far away from

the frets or on top of the frets play on your fingertips and try not to bend the strings when making chords

Make sure your guitar is in tune

JH Hope this helps

[skjaysk]

dude ur the man this vid has help me

[easthamptonmusic]

@jasim32 post to your channel messages and comment

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[easthamptonmusic]

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[shotiasca911]

hi . i like to say ur really good on teaching this . but cn i ask a favor? i knowo the chords but not that expert . my problem is i dont know where to strum. cuz when u say where to strum on ur vid u stard struming too. thats why i cant clear or here it :( .pls help me out:)

[luvs2flip247]

thanks you soooooooooooo muchhh! this helped sooooooooo muchh!!!:)

[inphanta]

Thank you very much for this. I've never been much of a guitar person (I play bass and keyboard/piano mainly), but your vid has shown me the basics and opened the guitar up for me in a whole new way. Thanks for the primer! :)

[RutagerJPumpernickle]

helped alot. thanks.

[verytastyhamburger]

hi , have already wrote that you`re best teacher ever, it`s rly is like that , tx to you , but i still got one question and it`s sounds like you`re using all strings while holding 3 , i mean with your right hand (for standart right handers)

p.s. sorry for my bad english , i`m Latvian :P

[michaelggood2]

Is he in a gymnasium or huge empty room?

[fasteddie847]

Hey! A Leftie! Just like Me!

[druss675]

are u a lefty on guitar

[easthamptonmusic]

@druss675 yes i am just use the vid like a mirror image

jh

[whitesky22]

nice video man, thanks!

[crazy0skillz]

Great Teacher, so helpfull!

[raenBow27]

question- how do you know whether to strum all the strings or just the ones you hold down?

thank yoou : )

[jmjavier25]

very good thanks a lot this really helps me

[Rambl147]

Great video!!!

[forwardlvl21]

I'm starting to play guitar now :D ,, my tips of my finger is like bleeding to death hahahhahaha EE GG CC DD GG AA :P ,,,, after I master this one then next is the do re mi thing :P hehehe

[forwardlvl21]

I don't play guitar but watching this video makes me feel of wanting to play guitar very good mentor keep it up \m/

[ilysfm28]

this is so helpful!!!! thank you so much. youre really good <3 waiting for more :D

[easthamptonmusic]

go to my channel there is more

thanks JH

[MrIsaacSierra]

from 7:00 and beyond i think it would help a lot if you were adding Subs like the letters on the screen because i could barely hear the cords that you were naming. just thinking it would help!

[easthamptonmusic]

your right

[BlueSpottedSpoons123]

@MrIsaacSierra

i agreeeeeeeee

[123uiuiui]

thx!

[kpeirce]

Really helpful thank you. Definitely good starting point

[JessicaMillersMusic]

when your playnig basic chords like G,C,D,E things like that do you strum all chords

[easthamptonmusic]

generally you want to start at the root note that is to say if you are playing a G chord start with

the low G note but it really depends on what the song structure requires

JH

[liamr456]

@easthamptommusic

Thanks this is a great video and it really helps :) but can you please tell me the chord pattern for the chord exercise you mentioned at the end?

[TheIpodman44]

really good thanks

[easthamptonmusic]

EE GG DD CC AAAA AAAA repeat

JH

[kitztan11]

TNX MAN......IT HELP ME A LOT

[easthamptonmusic]

thank you

JH

[chronus20]

this video is seriously good for beginers :D

[cardigansarecool]

I have a quick question. When playing power chords, you have sharp and flat notes, like G flat for example. Is there a way to play that chord not in the barre chord shape but in an open way? So as to be more jangly and not so deep? Thanks for any help.

[easthamptonmusic]

@cardigansarecool a G pwr chrd has the 1st and

5th note of the g scale g&d so try playing

your open g & d string ala rolling stones Honky Tonk Woman the noes will be inverted but it is still a G power Chord

[JBJBrox]

thansk this helped alot!!!

[easthamptonmusic]

@JBJBrox a G pwr chrd has the 1st and

5th note of the g scale g&d so try playing

your open g & d string ala rolling stones Honky Tonk Woman the noes will be inverted but it is still a G power Chord

JH

[cardigansarecool]

@easthamptonmusic

thank you very much. Is there a place where I can see the finger placements for flat and sharp chords like the one you mentioned?

[RockTips]

Good video chong, lol. If you're new to guitar and your fingers are hurting, try Rock-Tips liquid callus formula. It's like putting a clear helmet on your fingertips.

[easthamptonmusic]

we used to use nu-skin

but toughing it out ts better

[hellojaden]

thankyou very much :)

[Quarrelt]

Thank u. :)

[Quarrelt]

Hi, me again, how do you switch from chord to chord without stopping the first chord?

[Quarrelt]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I've been through every video and yours was the best because it showed us the chord on "paper" then you showed it to us with your hands and played it. Thank you!! I want to learn how to play so bad and you really helped. Keep it up! :)

[onemellowchick]

Thank you! This was very helpful.. Today is my first day picking up the guitar.. your instruction is very clear and easy to understand.. I can't wait to learn more:o)

[cheddacheese420]

lol i thought he sounded like chong too thats awesome. Great video just startin out now im jus tryin to memerize em