Most of the chords that you will learn in the future
can be derived from 5 basic chord shapes: C, A, G, E,
and D. Together they spell the word
CAGED which should help you remember them. There are major
chords and minor chords.
Watch the video:
What To Do
Learn and memorize each chord pattern. Take your time to insure that
you are playing them correctly. Each pattern is accompanied a picture
of the chord being played and an audio sample of what the chord sounds
like when played properly.
About The Audio Samples
You'll notice that in the audio samples that the chords are played one
note at a time. This is so that you are able to listen to each individual
note that makes up the chord so you are better able to insure that you
are reproducing the chord correctly. Normally you would play all the notes
in the chord simutaniously with a single stroke of your pick.
Minor Chord Shapes
Just like the major chord shapes, here we have C, A, G, E, and D in
their minor forms.
