Major Chords

MAJOR CHORDS

The most common chords found in Western music are the "Major" chords. Major chords have bright, upbeat sounding quality. These chords are basic chords that beginning guitar players usually learn first. Each of these chords is made up of a different set of notes that, when played together, create a unique sound. Most of your favorite songs can be played using a combination of three or more of these chords. We will now go over the specific notes, fingering positions and strumming patterns that are used to create each of these unique "Major" chords:


A Major:

First, Place your index finger on the 4th string, 2nd fret of guitar. Then place your middle finger on the 3rd string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Place your ring finger on the 2nd string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Start from the 5th string and strum each of the strings below in quick succession. Do not play the 6th string.

B Major:

First, Place your index finger on the 1st string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Then, place your middle finger on the 4th string, 4th fret of the guitar. Place your ring finger on the 3rd string, 4th fret of the guitar. Place your pinky finger on the 2nd string, 4th fret of the guitar. Now, start from the 4th string and strum each of the strings below in quick succession. Do not play the 6th or 5th strings.

C Major:

First, place your ring finger on the 5th string, 3rd fret of the guitar. Then, place your middle finger on the 4th string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Place your index finger on the 2nd string, 1st fret of the guitar. Now, start from the 5th string and strum each of the strings below it in quick succession. Do not play the 6th string.

D Major:

First, place your index finger on the 3rd string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Then, place your ring finger on the 2nd string, 3rd fret of the guitar. Place your middle finger on the 1st string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Start from the 4th string and play each of the strings below in quick succession. Do not play either the 5th or 6th strings.

E Major:

First, place your middle finger on the 5th string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Then, place your ring finger on the 4th string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Place your index finger on the 3rd string, 1st fret of the guitar. Now, strum all of the strings in quick succession.

F Major:

First, place your index finger so that it covers both the 2nd and 1st strings on the first fret. Then, place your middle finger on the 3rd string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Place your ring finger on the 4th string, 3rd fret of the guitar. Now, start from the 4th string and strum each of the strings below in quick succession. Do not play the 6th or 5th strings.

G Major:

First, place your middle finger on the 6th string, 3rd fret of the guitar. Then, place your index finger on the 5th string, 2nd fret of the guitar. Place your ring finger on the 1st string, 3rd fret of the guitar. Now, strum all of the strings in quick succession.