Chord names, finger shapes, major and minor, and strumming basics.
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- What is an open chord on guitar?
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A chord using at least one unfretted open string
- What is a barre chord?
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A chord where one finger presses multiple strings at the same fret
- Standard guitar tuning from lowest to highest string
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E A D G B E
- Why are open chords good for beginners?
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They are easier to finger than barre chords
- What does muting a string mean?
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Preventing that string from sounding during the chord
- E major: which fret has fingers pressed?
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1st fret on strings 2, 3, 4
- E major: which strings are played open?
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Strings 1, 5, 6
- E major: typical finger assignment
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Index on string 2; middle on string 3; ring on string 4
- A major: which string is muted?
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String 1 (high E)
- A major: finger placement on fretboard
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1st fret strings 2, 3; 2nd fret string 4
- A major: which strings are strummed?
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Strings 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- D major: which strings are muted?
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Strings 1 and 6 (high and low E)
- D major: which strings are open?
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Strings 4 and 5
- G major: which strings have fingers?
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2nd fret string 5; 3rd fret strings 1, 2
- G major: which strings are played open?
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Strings 3, 4, 6