Notewize Electric Guitar:
Chords
There are so many chords you can play on the guitar, and the Notewize Electric Guitar Lesson Pack guides you through the most commonly played chords, with Practice Songs for each one. We cover open power chords, moving power chords, and the entire major and minor open CAGED chords that include C, A, G, E, D, Em, Am, and Dm.
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Intro to Chords
Chords are an important part of playing guitar, and they can be written in guitar TAB or using chord shapes. Check out both options in this quick lesson.
Level 1: Open E5 Chord (2 note)
Open Power Chords are a great place to start when learning to play the guitar. They are some of the simplest chords to learn, and can be played by using just 1 finger! Check out this first Chord Lesson and learn the open E5 chord.
Level 1: Open A5 Chord (2 note)
The open A5 chord is very common chord to play on the guitar, and is similar to the open E5 chord. Check out this lesson and Practice Song, which uses the open E5 and A5 chords.
Level 2: Open E5 Chord (3 note)
Power chords don't have to contain just 2 notes! The open E5 chord can be played as a 3-note chord, by simply adding another finger. This lesson shows you how, and includes a Practice Song so you can show off your new chord!
Level 2: Open A5 Chord (3 note)
Like the open E5 chord, the open A5 chord can also be played as a 3-note chord. Thousands of songs will have you switch between E5 and A5, so we've included a Practice Song with these power chords to help with your chord switching!
Level 3: Open E Major Chord
Major chords are the some of the most commonly used chords in music. The open E major chord is a great one to learn, as it uses all 6 strings and is used in countless songs.
Level 3: Open A Major Chord
The open A major chord is another commonly played major chord, and is often found in songs with the E major chord. This lesson also includes a practice song so you can work on switching between E major and A major.
Level 4: Open Em Chord
Minor chords are often considered the "opposite" of major chords, and they have a distinctly different sound. Check out this lesson for 2 different fingerings to use for the open Em chord.
Level 4: Open Am Chord
Am is one the most commonly played minor chords on the guitar, and is often in songs with the Em chord. This lesson will show you how to play Am, and showcase some tips on switching between Am, Em, and E major.
Level 5: Open D Major Chord
The open D major chord is another popular chord for guitarists, and only uses 4 strings. This lesson shows you how to play the chord, and includes a practice song to help you work on switching chords.
Level 5: Open G Major Chord
The open G major chord is one of the most commonly played chords on guitar. The G chord and Em chord are often next to each other in songs, and this lesson will show you the best way to switch between them.
Level 6: Open C Major Chord
The group of chords know as the CAGED Chords consist of the open major chords C, A, G, E, and D. With the C major chord, you will have these 5 chords under your fingers and will have the ability to play thousands of songs!
Level 6: Open Dm Chord
The Dm chord is not as common as the Em or Am chord, but is still a very useful chord to know. With this new minor chord, you will have a total of 5 major chords and 3 minor chords to use when playing rhythm guitar.
Level 7: Strumming Patterns (1 - 3 -)
There are many different strumming patterns you can use on guitar. This lesson will get you started with this concept, by strumming on beat 1 and beat 3 of each measure, and training your strumming hand to stay smooth and steady.
Level 7: Strumming Patterns (1 2 3 4)
This lesson adds even more strums by playing on all 4 beats of the measure. You will have less time to switch between chords, so move your fingers quickly and efficiently from one chord to the next!
Level 8: E5 Power Chord Shape
Power chords are extremely popular in styles like classic rock, alternative, and metal. This E5 power chord shape can be moved all across the neck, and will open up a world of options for your rhythm guitar playing.
Level 9: A5 Power Chord Shape
Power chords are extremely popular in styles like classic rock, alternative, and metal. This E5 power chord shape can be moved all across the neck, and will open up a world of options for your rhythm guitar playing.
Level 10: 2-note E5 and A5 Power Chord Shapes
It's very common to combine E5 power chord shapes with A5 power chord shapes. This means you will have to shift the chord shape up or down a string while playing, so be careful which strings you are strumming for each chord!
Level 10: 3-note E5 and A5 Power Chord Shapes
The E5 power chord shape and the A5 power chord shape can both be played using 3 notes to get a bigger, more powerful sound from the chord. This practice song is the same as the previous chord lesson, but uses all 3-note shapes!