Music · Guitar · Lesson 5
Your First Two Chords
Build two simple chord shapes and change slowly between them.
One idea
Plain-language explanation
A chord is a little finger shape that lets several strings speak together. Slow changes are not failure; they are the actual exercise. First make the shape carefully, then strum once, then reset.
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Three tiny steps
- Choose one easy chord from the video, such as E minor.
- Place one finger at a time and pluck each string to check it.
- Lift your hand, rebuild, and repeat for three calm minutes.
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Two-minute practice
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Do not chase speed. Make five clean chord shapes in a row. Clean and slow is the correct beginning.
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