{"id":30764,"date":"2026-10-15T14:55:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T12:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/?page_id=30764"},"modified":"2026-10-31T14:41:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:41:50","slug":"guitar-chords-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/guitar-chords-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Guitar Chords for Beginners: All the Basic Chords with Diagrams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f6b567 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center lp-hero-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:54%\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Chord charts for beginners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guitar Chords for Beginners: All the Basic Chords with Diagrams<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lp-lead wp-block-paragraph\">All the basic chords with a diagram and fingering, the order to learn them in and which chords go together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-answer has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> The basic guitar chords for beginners are E, Em, A, Am, D, Dm, C and G. You play these open guitar chords with two or three fingers in the first three frets. Start with Em and E, then add A, Am and D, and learn G and C last. With three or four chords you can already play many well-known songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#basic-chords\">See the basic chords<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\">All articles about chords<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center lp-hero-media is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:46%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-71.jpg\" alt=\"Man playing chords on an acoustic guitar\" class=\"wp-image-817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-71.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-71-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-71-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lp-badge\"><span class=\"lp-eq\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><i><\/i><\/span><span>3 or 4 chords<small>are enough for many well-known songs<\/small><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-tocbar has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f6b567 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">On this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list lp-toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#basic-chords\">Basic chords<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#reading-chord-charts\">Reading charts<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#order\">Order<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#e-and-em\">E and Em<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#major-minor-seventh\">Major and minor<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#f-eb-barre\">F, Eb, barre<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#progressions\">Progressions<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#changing-and-practice\">Faster changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#further-reading\">Further reading<\/a><\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">At a glance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"at-a-glance\">What to know about guitar chords<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 6h11M9 12h11M9 18h11\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"6\" r=\"1\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><circle cx=\"4.5\" cy=\"18\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to read 022000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From low E to high e: the number is the fret, 0 is open, and you don&#8217;t play an x.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 13V5.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12\"\/><path d=\"M11 11.5V4a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v7.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 11.5V6a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v8a7 7 0 0 1-7 7h-.6a6 6 0 0 1-4.6-2.2L2.6 15.8a1.6 1.6 0 0 1 2.4-2l3 2.7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with Em<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E minor (022000) is the easiest first chord: two fingers, and all six strings ring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l11-2v13\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One finger apart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The difference between major and minor is often one finger, as with E (022100) and Em (022000).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"5\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One key<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chords that fit together come from the same key, like G, D, Em and C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Overview<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-chords\">The basic chords with fingerings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most important guitar chords for beginners are the open chords E, Em, A, Am, D, Dm, C and G. They&#8217;re called open chords because one or more strings always ring open.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lp-chords\"><figure data-akkoord=\"Em\" data-greep=\"022000\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord Em: 022000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" 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y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><text x=\"36\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>Dm<small>xx0231<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"C\" data-greep=\"x32010\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord C: x32010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>C<small>x32010<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"G\" data-greep=\"320003\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord G: 320003\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>G<small>320003<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table lp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Chord<\/th><th>Fingers<\/th><th>Tip<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Em<\/td><td>Middle finger A string fret 2, ring finger D string fret 2<\/td><td>Easiest start<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>Like Em, plus index finger G string fret 1<\/td><td>Shape of Am, one string lower<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Am<\/td><td>Index finger B string fret 1, middle finger D string fret 2, ring finger G string fret 2<\/td><td>Don&#8217;t play the low E string<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>Index, middle and ring finger side by side on fret 2 (D, G and B)<\/td><td>Tight: angle your fingers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>Index finger G string fret 2, middle finger high e fret 2, ring finger B string fret 3<\/td><td>Four thinnest strings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dm<\/td><td>Index finger high e fret 1, middle finger G string fret 2, ring finger B string fret 3<\/td><td>Sounds sadder than D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>Ring finger A string fret 3, middle finger D string fret 2, index finger B string fret 1<\/td><td>Similar to Am<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>G<\/td><td>Middle finger low E fret 3, index finger A string fret 2, ring finger high e fret 3<\/td><td>Biggest stretch: open up your hand<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea64ea74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"lp-tip-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18h6M10 21h4\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a6 6 0 0 0-3.6 10.8c.7.6 1.1 1.3 1.1 2.2h5c0-.9.4-1.6 1.1-2.2A6 6 0 0 0 12 3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"lp-tip-title\">Does a string sound muted or buzz?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then another finger is touching that string. Keep your fingertips upright and press just behind the fret. To practice on your phone, try <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/best-apps-for-learning-guitar-chords\/\">apps to learn guitar chords<\/a>. More explanation is in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/play-songs-with-chords-guitar\/\">learning guitar with chords<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Notation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reading-chord-charts\">How do you read a chord chart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A chord chart shows which strings and frets you put your fingers on: as numbers like 022000 or as a drawn diagram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l11-2v13\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fret where you press that string. Each number stands for one string, from thickest to thinnest: E-A-D-G-B-e.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M8 12.5l2.8 2.8L16.5 9.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">0 or a circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The string rings open. In a drawn diagram, there&#8217;s an o above the string.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l10 18H2z\"\/><path d=\"M12 10v4M12 17.5h.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">x or a cross<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t play that string, or you mute it. In a diagram, there&#8217;s an x above it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center lp-media\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 46%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example: C = x32010<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t play the low E, you press the A string at fret 3 and the D string at fret 2, the G string is open, the B string is at fret 1 and the high e rings open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The drawn diagram<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A diagram is the neck stood upright: vertical lines are strings, horizontal lines are frets. Dots show your fingers, sometimes with a number from 1 (index finger) to 4 (pinky).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tablature looks similar, but it&#8217;s a different notation. Read about the difference in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-to-read-guitar-tabs\/\">how to read guitar tabs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-85.jpg\" alt=\"Hand fretting a chord on the neck of an acoustic guitar\" class=\"wp-image-693 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-85.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-85-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-85-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Learning path<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"order\">In what order should you learn chords?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn chords from easy to hard. That way you can play something after every step, and you gradually build strength and stretch in your hand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Em and E<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two and three fingers, all strings ring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am and A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Am is the same shape as E, moved over one string. A needs three fingers on one fret.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With D, A and E (or A7 and E7) you can already play along with many songs in the key of A or D.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G and C<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together with D and Em, the best-known combination in pop music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dm and seventh chords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">E7, A7 and D7 are often even easier than their regular versions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fmaj7, then F<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with Fmaj7 and then work toward the full barre chord.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea64ea74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"lp-tip-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18h6M10 21h4\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a6 6 0 0 0-3.6 10.8c.7.6 1.1 1.3 1.1 2.2h5c0-.9.4-1.6 1.1-2.2A6 6 0 0 0 12 3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"lp-tip-title\">Take your time with each chord<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only learn a new chord once the previous one sounds clean. Sore fingertips are normal at the start; you&#8217;ll find tips in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/finger-pain-when-learning-guitar\/\">preventing sore fingers<\/a>. If the pain persists, have it checked by your doctor or a physical therapist. If you have small hands, read <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/playing-guitar-with-small-hands\/\">playing guitar with small hands<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">The best start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"e-and-em\">E chord and E minor: the best start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The E chord (022100) and E minor (022000) are the best first chords: you play them with two or three fingers and strum all six strings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center lp-media\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) calc(100vw - 2rem), 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-311.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of hands on an acoustic guitar\" class=\"wp-image-1152 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-311.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-311-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-311-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Em chord on guitar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put your middle finger on fret 2 of the A string and your ring finger on fret 2 of the D string. The other strings stay open. Strum all six strings and listen to whether each string rings clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E chord on guitar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the Em shape and add your index finger on fret 1 of the G string. That one note makes the chord sound brighter. A full explanation with common mistakes is in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/e-major-chord-guitar\/\">learning your first chord: E major for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ea64ea74 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"lp-tip-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18h6M10 21h4\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a6 6 0 0 0-3.6 10.8c.7.6 1.1 1.3 1.1 2.2h5c0-.9.4-1.6 1.1-2.2A6 6 0 0 0 12 3z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-tip-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong class=\"lp-tip-title\">Switching exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternate four beats of Em and four beats of E, lifting only your index finger up and down. Then go from E to Am: it&#8217;s the same shape, but you move all three fingers one string toward the high e.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Chord types<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"major-minor-seventh\">What&#8217;s the difference between major, minor and seventh chords?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major sounds bright and cheerful, minor sounds sadder, and a seventh chord has tension that wants to move to the next chord. On guitar, the difference is often one finger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table lp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Major<\/th><th>Minor<\/th><th>Seventh<\/th><th>What changes?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>E = 022100<\/td><td>Em = 022000<\/td><td>E7 = 020100<\/td><td>Minor: G string open. Seventh: D string open.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A = x02220<\/td><td>Am = x02210<\/td><td>A7 = x02020<\/td><td>Minor: B string at fret 1. Seventh: G string open.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D = xx0232<\/td><td>Dm = xx0231<\/td><td>D7 = xx0212<\/td><td>Minor: high e at fret 1. Seventh: B string at fret 1.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lp-chords\"><figure data-akkoord=\"E7\" data-greep=\"020100\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord E7: 020100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>E7<small>020100<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"A7\" data-greep=\"x02020\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord A7: x02020\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>A7<small>x02020<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"D7\" data-greep=\"xx0212\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord D7: xx0212\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><text x=\"36\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>D7<small>xx0212<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A capital letter (E) is major, an m after it (Em) is minor and a 7 (E7) is a seventh chord. You hear seventh chords in blues and country, and as a transition: D7 naturally leads to G, A7 to D and E7 to A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why that works is explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/music-theory-for-guitarists\/\">music theory for guitarists<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/what-is-harmony-in-guitar-music\/\">what harmony is in guitar music<\/a>. Want to go beyond the basics? Then <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-to-learn-jazz-chords-guitar\/\">jazz chords<\/a>, with their maj7 and m7 sounds, are a logical next step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Barre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"f-eb-barre\">Harder chords: F, Eb and barre chords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In their standard shape, you play F and Eb as barre chords: your index finger presses down several strings at once. Luckily there are easier versions for beginners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lp-chords\"><figure data-akkoord=\"Fmaj7\" data-greep=\"xx3210\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord Fmaj7: xx3210\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><text x=\"36\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"19\" r=\"4.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#2f6a3a\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>Fmaj7<small>xx3210<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"F\" data-greep=\"133211\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord F: 133211\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><rect x=\"14\" y=\"39.0\" width=\"92\" height=\"12\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"20\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>F<small>133211<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"Bm\" data-greep=\"x24432\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord Bm: x24432\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><rect x=\"30\" y=\"61.0\" width=\"76\" height=\"12\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"36\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"111.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"111.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"67.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>Bm<small>x24432<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure data-akkoord=\"Eb\" data-greep=\"xx1343\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 120 150\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Chord Eb: xx1343\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect x=\"20\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#1f1a14\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"20\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.60\"\/><line x1=\"36\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"36\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.45\"\/><line x1=\"52\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"52\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.30\"\/><line x1=\"68\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"68\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.15\"\/><line x1=\"84\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"84\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"1.00\"\/><line x1=\"100\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#8a7a66\" stroke-width=\"0.85\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"34\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"34\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"56\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"56\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"78\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"78\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"100\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"100\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"122\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"122\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><line x1=\"20\" y1=\"144\" x2=\"100\" y2=\"144\" stroke=\"#c8c0ad\" stroke-width=\"1.2\"\/><text x=\"20\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><text x=\"36\" y=\"23\" font-size=\"12\" text-anchor=\"middle\" fill=\"#a8331c\" font-family=\"sans-serif\" font-weight=\"700\">\u00d7<\/text><circle cx=\"52\" cy=\"45.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"68\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"84\" cy=\"111.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><circle cx=\"100\" cy=\"89.0\" r=\"6.5\" fill=\"#b5651d\"\/><\/svg><figcaption>Eb<small>xx1343<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 13V5.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12\"\/><path d=\"M11 11.5V4a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v7.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 11.5V6a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v8a7 7 0 0 1-7 7h-.6a6 6 0 0 1-4.6-2.2L2.6 15.8a1.6 1.6 0 0 1 2.4-2l3 2.7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F without a barre<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fmaj7 (xx3210) sounds a little softer than F and works in most songs with F. The full F (133211) is the E shape, one fret higher.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l11-2v13\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eb chord (E flat)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eb is E flat and has no open shape. The easiest version is xx1343, on the four thinnest strings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 16a8 8 0 1 1 16 0\"\/><path d=\"M12 16l4-6\"\/><path d=\"M4 20h16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eb with a capo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put a capo on fret 1 and play the D shape, or a capo on fret 3 and play the C shape. Both sound as Eb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-to-use-a-capo-on-guitar\/\">How to use a capo&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you really want to master barre chords, follow the steps in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learning-barre-chords-for-beginners\/\">barre chords for beginners<\/a>, with the E shape, the A shape and exercises for strength. With the same two shapes you also play Bm (x24432) and any other chord on the neck. You can build extra finger strength with the exercises in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/build-finger-strength-for-guitar\/\">building finger strength<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Progressions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"progressions\">Which chords go together?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chords go together when they come from the same key. In every major key, chords I, IV and V are major and chord vi is minor. With those four you can play most pop and campfire songs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table lp-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Key<\/th><th>I<\/th><th>IV<\/th><th>V<\/th><th>vi<\/th><th>For beginners<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>G<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>Em<\/td><td>All four are open chords: the easiest key<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>F<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>Am<\/td><td>Play F as Fmaj7 at first<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>D<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>Bm<\/td><td>Bm is a barre chord<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>E<\/td><td>F#m<\/td><td>A, D and E are open, F#m is a barre chord<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>E<\/td><td>E<\/td><td>A<\/td><td>B<\/td><td>C#m<\/td><td>E and A are open, B and C#m are barre chords<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The four main chords in the keys beginners use most.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A series of chords in a row is called a chord progression. The explanation for each key is in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/which-guitar-chords-go-together\/\">which guitar chords go together<\/a>. These are the progressions you&#8217;ll come across most:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 lp-plan-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-plan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-plan-label wp-block-paragraph\">I-IV-V<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G-C-D or A-D-E: the basis of rock &#8216;n&#8217; roll, country and folk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-plan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-plan-label wp-block-paragraph\">I-V-vi-IV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G-D-Em-C or C-G-Am-F: the best-known progression in pop music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-plan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-plan-label wp-block-paragraph\">vi-IV-I-V<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Em-C-G-D: the same four, but more melancholic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-plan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-plan-label wp-block-paragraph\">I-vi-IV-V<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G-Em-C-D: the classic from the 1950s.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-plan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-plan-label wp-block-paragraph\">Andalusian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Am-G-F-E: descending chords with a Spanish sound.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-plan has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-plan-label wp-block-paragraph\">12-bar blues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In A: four bars of A7, two bars of D7, two bars of A7, then E7, D7, A7 and E7, one bar each.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The theory behind it is in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/understanding-chord-progressions-guitar\/\">understanding chord progressions<\/a>, and the Andalusian progression in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/spanish-chord-progressions-guitar\/\">Spanish chord progressions<\/a>. If you write music yourself, <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/tips-for-writing-songs-with-4-chords\/\">writing songs with 4 chords<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/making-chord-charts-for-your-own-songs\/\">making chord charts for your own songs<\/a> will help you further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chords by style<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-4 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19 3l2 2-5.5 5.5\"\/><path d=\"M14.5 9.5a4 4 0 0 0-5.6-.4c-.9.8-1.1 2-1.9 2.6-1 .8-3 .6-4 1.9-1.6 2.1.1 5.1 2.1 6.4 2 1.3 4.7 1.4 6-.4.9-1.2.7-3.1 1.5-4 .7-.8 1.8-1 2.6-1.9a4 4 0 0 0-.7-4.2z\"\/><circle cx=\"9.5\" cy=\"14.5\" r=\"1.5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relies on open chords and an alternating bass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/simple-country-guitar-chords\/\">Simple country chords&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20.8 6.6a5 5 0 0 0-8.8-2.5 5 5 0 0 0-8.8 2.5c-.6 4.6 5.3 8.9 8.8 11.4 3.5-2.5 9.4-6.8 8.8-11.4z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Romantic songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minor and maj7 chords are popular here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/guitar-chords-for-playing-romantic-songs\/\">Chords for romantic songs&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"3\" width=\"6\" height=\"11\" rx=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M5 11a7 7 0 0 0 14 0M12 18v3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Songs with three chords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most commonly used chord shapes, put to use in songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-guitar-songs-3-chords\/\">Easy songs with 3 chords&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"6\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"14\" r=\"3.5\"\/><path d=\"M6 9.5h.01M9 9.5h.01M3 6l3-3h12l3 3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often power chords: two or three notes that you move along the neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learning-power-chords-for-rock\/\">Learn power chords&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changing-and-practice\">How do you change chords faster?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You change chords faster by practicing two chords at a time and leaving fingers that stay in the same place where they are. Only then do you put the changes into a song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice each chord on its own<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick the strings one at a time and check that everything rings clearly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose one change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example Em to G or Am to C. Switch back and forth for a minute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use anchor fingers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Am to C, your index and middle fingers stay put and you only move your ring finger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Move as a group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From E to Am, keep the shape and slide your whole hand over one string.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play to a metronome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four strums per chord at a relaxed tempo; only speed up once it works every time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-step has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"lp-step-num wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let go in time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lift your fingers off the old chord on the last beat. That keeps you in time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-prose is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find more techniques in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/change-guitar-chords-faster\/\">changing guitar chords faster<\/a> and in the <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/finger-exercises-for-smooth-chord-changes\/\">finger exercises for smooth chord changes<\/a>. Learn to work with a click in <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-guitar-with-metronome\/\">learning guitar with a metronome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 3h8l3 18H5z\"\/><path d=\"M12 15l5-8M7.5 17h9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strumming and rhythm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with four downstrokes per bar and count out loud. Once that works, try down, down-up, up-down-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/counting-rhythm-on-guitar\/\">Counting rhythm on guitar&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M8 13V5.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0V12\"\/><path d=\"M11 11.5V4a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v7.5\"\/><path d=\"M14 11.5V6a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 3 0v8a7 7 0 0 1-7 7h-.6a6 6 0 0 1-4.6-2.2L2.6 15.8a1.6 1.6 0 0 1 2.4-2l3 2.7\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playing string by string<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playing chords one string at a time instead of strumming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/learn-fingerpicking-acoustic-guitar\/\">Fingerpicking on acoustic guitar&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-card has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"lp-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18V5l11-2v13\"\/><circle cx=\"6\" cy=\"18\" r=\"3\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"16\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice with real songs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With G, C and D, or A, D and E, you can already play a lot of songs. Choose a relaxed tempo and use a capo if it doesn&#8217;t suit your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/easy-guitar-songs-3-chords\/\">Easy songs with 3 chords&nbsp;\u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Go deeper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"further-reading\">Further reading<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-grid lp-cols-5 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/classic-rock-guitar-chords-for-beginners\/\">Rock classics with beginner chords&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-known rock songs with chords you can already play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/combine-chords-and-vocal-melodies\/\">Combining chords and vocal lines&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing chords that fit a melody.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/how-to-sing-and-play-guitar\/\">Singing while playing guitar&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Playing chords while you sing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/modulation-on-guitar\/\">Modulation on guitar&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moving from one key to another within a song.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/guitar-scales-practice-for-improvisation\/\">Practicing scales&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scales that the chords of a key come from.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/combine-theory-and-feel-on-guitar\/\">Combining theory and feel&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Theory without mechanical playing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/irish-folk-guitar-chords\/\">Irish folk chords&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open chords and rhythms from folk music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/guitar-chords-for-worship-songs\/\">Chord charts for worship songs&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common progressions with a capo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/daily-guitar-exercises-for-beginners\/\">Ten daily exercises&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping your chords in shape every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-linkcard has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/guitar-warm-up-exercises\/\">Warming up for guitar&nbsp;<span>\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Loosening up your fingers before you play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a8033d0f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-section-head is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-articles\">New in Chords and music theory<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query lp-related is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 has-native-responsive-grid is-style-post-grid wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-b283c786 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31708 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chords-music-theory tag-exercises tag-music-theory\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/ear-training-exercises-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-480.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31709 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ear Training Exercises With Guitar\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-480-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-480-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chords &amp; Music Theory<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/ear-training-exercises-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ear Training Exercises With Guitar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Ear training exercises on guitar teach you to hear what you play: the difference between major and minor,&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31684 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chords-music-theory tag-barre-chords tag-exercises\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/make-barre-chords-stronger\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-472.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31685 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Exercise to Make Your Barre Chords Stronger\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-472-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-472-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chords &amp; Music Theory<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/make-barre-chords-stronger\/\" target=\"_self\" >Exercise to Make Your Barre Chords Stronger<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">You make a barre chord stronger by pressing smarter, not harder. Place your index finger right behind the&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31573 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chords-music-theory tag-beginners tag-chord-chart tag-exercises\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/finger-exercises-for-smooth-chord-changes\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-434.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31574 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Finger Exercises for Smooth Chord Changes\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-434.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-434-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-434-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chords &amp; Music Theory<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/finger-exercises-for-smooth-chord-changes\/\" target=\"_self\" >Finger Exercises for Smooth Chord Changes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">With targeted finger exercises for smooth chord changes, you train your fingers to move from one chord to&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-30861 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chords-music-theory tag-music-theory\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/what-is-harmony-in-guitar-music\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-30862 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"What Is Harmony in Guitar Music?\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/harmonie-gitaarmuziek-1320x879.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chords &amp; Music Theory<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/what-is-harmony-in-guitar-music\/\" target=\"_self\" >What Is Harmony in Guitar Music?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">What is harmony in guitar music? Harmony is the sound of several notes played at the same time,&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31290 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chords-music-theory tag-advanced tag-music-theory\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/modulation-on-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31293 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Learning to Modulate on Guitar\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar-1024x339.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar-768x254.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar-1536x509.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/modulatie-leren-spelen-gitaar-1320x437.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chords &amp; Music Theory<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/modulation-on-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" >Learning to Modulate on Guitar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Learning to modulate on guitar comes down to one skill: switching smoothly to another key in the middle&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-31036 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-chords-music-theory tag-music-theory\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/understanding-chord-progressions-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-60.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-31037 attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Understanding Chord Progressions on Guitar\" style=\"border-radius:0;aspect-ratio:16\/10;width:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-60.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-60-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/abcdhe-60-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group post-card-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category is-style-eyebrow wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\" rel=\"tag\">Chords &amp; Music Theory<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.652), 1.25rem);font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/understanding-chord-progressions-guitar\/\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding Chord Progressions on Guitar<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-ink-soft-color\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A chord progression is the order in which chords follow one another in a song. The fastest way&hellip; <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20959078 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/chords-music-theory\/\">All articles about chords<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull lp-section lp-section--alt has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f5f6b567 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top lp-faq-head is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\">\n<p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions about guitar chords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your question not listed? Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/lerengitaarspelen.nl\/en\/blog\/\">all articles<\/a> or pick a topic in the menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lp-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which basic chords should you learn first on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with E minor and E major, because you play them with two or three fingers and strum all the strings. Then learn A, Am and D, followed by G and C.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you play the E chord on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You play the E chord as 022100: middle finger on fret 2 of the A string, ring finger on fret 2 of the D string and index finger on fret 1 of the G string. You strum all six strings.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you play the Em chord on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You play E minor as 022000: middle finger on fret 2 of the A string and ring finger on fret 2 of the D string. The other four strings ring open.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you play the A chord on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You play the A chord as x02220: index, middle and ring finger sit side by side on fret 2 of the D, G and B strings. Too cramped? Then play A7 (x02020) as an in-between step.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you play the Eb chord on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eb (E flat) has no open shape. The easiest version is xx1343 on the four thinnest strings. You can also put a capo on fret 1 and play the D shape, or put the capo on fret 3 and play the C shape.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which chords are used most in pop music?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chords on the first, fourth, fifth and sixth degrees of a key. In G those are G, C, D and Em; in C they are C, F, G and Am. The I-V-vi-IV order, for example G-D-Em-C, is the best-known pop progression.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do you learn guitar with chords?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First learn a few open chords until they ring clearly, then practice one change between two chords at a time. Start slowly with a metronome and put the chords into a song as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details lp-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which chords go together on guitar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chords go together when they come from the same key. In G, for example, G, C, D, Em and Am work well together; in A, these include A, D and E.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which basic chords should you learn first on guitar?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Start with E minor and E major, because you play them with two or three fingers and strum all the strings. 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