Beginner Guitar Lesson #3 - How to Change Chords

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Changing between chords is one of the biggest challenges a beginner guitarist faces.

You need to know, that with practice, holding down a chord and changing to another one will be second nature. Learn your chord fingerings well, practice changing in between them, and you'll see that it'll get easier every day.

Learning to change between chords is a fundamental part of playing the guitar, so practice it a lot.

By watching this guitar lesson, you'll:

- know the correct technique of changing chords
- be able to change between several guitar chords
- develop your hand strength and muscle memory


The best way to practice guitar chord changes is by learning songs, since practicing by playing a song is much more motivating, than practicing chord changes in their purity.

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[NorthGamer123]

I picked up my acoustic guitar that have been lying around. (I'm actually a drummer) and I knew nothing about playing the guitar what so ever. I followed your lessons and could play a little in just a few hours. Inspired to learn it completely now :)

[TomFontana]

@NorthGamer123 Thats great, I'm glad to hear it! Keep at it!!

[xCowsCanFly]

i got calluses in a week! :)

and i love your lessons.

[TomFontana]

@xCowsCanFly :-) cool, keep it up!

[steveelb1]

somebody just asked me to teach him chords, i will just recommend you! Your lessons are great!!

[TomFontana]

@steveelb1 Thanks :-)

[BraueDrums]

Oh my fr*ggen god! ..... 5 hours earlier.. I didn't even know a single chord or how to do anything.. Now... I can do the chord-changes and strumming.... F*cking thanks Tom! You have really helped me out! .... Gonna win that bet with my mom! (Learn to play guitar before end of summer!!)

[BrooklynHudsonRnR]

You're like the best guitar teacher in the whole world! Thank you!

[MsMathslessons]

Thanks. Helped greatly!

[Nitro92k]

thx for all the videos. You helped me A LOT. I am grateful for them :)

thx TOM!

[tynosg]

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[TobyH365]

Your lessons are absolutely brilliant! Started yesterday, and I'm learning so quickly! Brilliant videos

[bitterman188]

this is extremely helpful. I have tiny fingers, so it seems EXTRA hard but this video is very helpful! thanks

[jtoro97]

I'm having difficulties on playing without muting strings, mostly the high E with my hand touching it. Any tips on how to get over this obstacle?

[nitinchandak29]

I am trying to learn switching from chords and its been pretty difficult. Hope your video helps :)

[BraueDrums]

@fullfist

Well, she canceled it.. And now I've sold my guitar. I don't have guitar-fingers, so now I'm focusing on the drumming :-D