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What You Should Know To Play
           Guitar Chords Effectively




                                    To play guitar chords quickly and
easily, you need basic foundation on what chords are and how they
are produced before taking action by practising until you are well-
familiar and get everything right. Such as:

1. Definition Of Guitar Chords

Guitar chords are sets of tones producing a melody and played on
guitars.

They consist of different notes played one string at a time either on
plucking or strumming method. They are usually played with 2, 3 or
more notes though a few are played with just 1 note.

There are 2 kinds mainly primary and secondary.

The former are letters like C,A,G,E,D or patterns like CAGED. If you
are new on playing the guitar, mastering the CAGED pattern should
be your immediate priority. Studies have proven that most guitarists
preferred that way as they find it much easier to learn and progress
from there.

2. Read Diagrams

Other than just guitar chords, you need to be able to read diagrams.
Without which, you will be left confused and lost at what to do.

Diagrams are basically pictures with instructions on how to play a
certain chord correctly.
In order to achieve successful co-ordination in what you learn and
how you play, you need to have an accurate interpretation of each
chord as indiciated by diagram without actually applying in your
play.

3. Sticking With CAGED Patterns

Envision yourself staring at your guitar.

Now focus and concentrate on the fret board.

For your info, the fret board basically comprises of 6 strings on top
of it. Those strings are the ones enabling the guitar to produce the
chords and melody effectively. The same way as the piano works on
the piano keys, PC and typewriter works on keyboards.

So if you want to focus on fingering first, you need to memorize the
different chords produced in every fret. There are 5 simple yet
essential chords that will help you to improve and take what you
learn to the next level.

4. Troubleshooting

Most guitar beginners tend to complain their fingers getting sore
after just 1 guitar lesson.

Quite frankly, that reaction is normally normal. Otherwise, you are
not getting the basics right.

To solve this problem, simply press your fingertips hard enough on
guitar strings. If you hear a buzzing sound or some echo not going
the way it should, continue pressing harder.

5. Cut Fingernails

For personal hygrene and pressing the strings correctly, go and cut
fingernails.

6. Fingers In Constant Contact With Strings
While playing guitar, always ensure your fingers stay in constant
contact with strings. If you are tired and feeling your fingers sore,
take a break for a while before continuing.

7. Consistent Practice

Last but not least, you need consistent practice in your guitar play.
Not just during guitar lessons but during free time everyday.
Though it sounds like hard work, this is how you learn and progress.

With all that said, these are what you should know to play guitar
chords effectively.




                         Guitar Hotshot is among the most
comprehensive online guitar courses providing over 40 step-by-step
videos of everything you need to know about playing guitar.

Check out my review here.

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What You Should Know To Play Guitar Chords Effectively

  • 1. What You Should Know To Play Guitar Chords Effectively To play guitar chords quickly and easily, you need basic foundation on what chords are and how they are produced before taking action by practising until you are well- familiar and get everything right. Such as: 1. Definition Of Guitar Chords Guitar chords are sets of tones producing a melody and played on guitars. They consist of different notes played one string at a time either on plucking or strumming method. They are usually played with 2, 3 or more notes though a few are played with just 1 note. There are 2 kinds mainly primary and secondary. The former are letters like C,A,G,E,D or patterns like CAGED. If you are new on playing the guitar, mastering the CAGED pattern should be your immediate priority. Studies have proven that most guitarists preferred that way as they find it much easier to learn and progress from there. 2. Read Diagrams Other than just guitar chords, you need to be able to read diagrams. Without which, you will be left confused and lost at what to do. Diagrams are basically pictures with instructions on how to play a certain chord correctly.
  • 2. In order to achieve successful co-ordination in what you learn and how you play, you need to have an accurate interpretation of each chord as indiciated by diagram without actually applying in your play. 3. Sticking With CAGED Patterns Envision yourself staring at your guitar. Now focus and concentrate on the fret board. For your info, the fret board basically comprises of 6 strings on top of it. Those strings are the ones enabling the guitar to produce the chords and melody effectively. The same way as the piano works on the piano keys, PC and typewriter works on keyboards. So if you want to focus on fingering first, you need to memorize the different chords produced in every fret. There are 5 simple yet essential chords that will help you to improve and take what you learn to the next level. 4. Troubleshooting Most guitar beginners tend to complain their fingers getting sore after just 1 guitar lesson. Quite frankly, that reaction is normally normal. Otherwise, you are not getting the basics right. To solve this problem, simply press your fingertips hard enough on guitar strings. If you hear a buzzing sound or some echo not going the way it should, continue pressing harder. 5. Cut Fingernails For personal hygrene and pressing the strings correctly, go and cut fingernails. 6. Fingers In Constant Contact With Strings
  • 3. While playing guitar, always ensure your fingers stay in constant contact with strings. If you are tired and feeling your fingers sore, take a break for a while before continuing. 7. Consistent Practice Last but not least, you need consistent practice in your guitar play. Not just during guitar lessons but during free time everyday. Though it sounds like hard work, this is how you learn and progress. With all that said, these are what you should know to play guitar chords effectively. Guitar Hotshot is among the most comprehensive online guitar courses providing over 40 step-by-step videos of everything you need to know about playing guitar. Check out my review here.