Play TEN guitar songs with two EASY chords | Beginners first guitar lesson (VIDEO)

In this beginners guitar lesson series we’re going to learn to play TEN songs with the two easiest chords to play on guitar; E major and A major. We start by learn the two easy beginner chords, and then learning how to change between them so that you can play any of the songs in this series. This video will enable you to play songs by artists such as The Beatles, Ed Sheeren, Bruce Springsteen, Bruno Mars and many more!

SOME IN VIDEO LINKS…
E major Chord 00:30
E major Chord (alternate angle) 03:09
A major Chord 04:08
A major Chord (alternate angle) 07:19

How to play songs with these chords
What are bars and beats? 09:05
What is a chord sequence? 10:24

How to play along to the song
‘For what it’s worth’ by Buffalo Springfield 11:04

Taught by Andy Crowley, based in Brighton, UK.

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Learn to Play Guitar: Easiest Chords for Beginners

If you are looking to learn how to play the guitar, you might be wondering where to start. With so many chords and techniques to master, it can be overwhelming for beginners. However, with the right guidance, anyone can learn to play the guitar. In this article, we’ll focus on the easiest two chords to play on the guitar and show you how to play them in a sequence. This tutorial will give you a glimpse of what guitar lessons will be like, or you can use it to get a head start before your first lesson.

The first chord we’ll learn is the E major chord. To get started, you’ll need to know a bit about the anatomy of the guitar. The strings on the guitar are numbered from 1 to 6, starting from the thinnest to the thickest. The frets are numbered 1, 2, and 3, with the open strings being considered as 0 (zero) frets.

To play the E major chord, put your first finger on the third string inside the first fret. You should stay on the tips of your fingers and keep them at the side above the fret. The first finger should be placed at the side of the area closest to you, kind of next to, or against the metal fret. The middle finger goes on the second fret of the 5th string, and the third finger goes directly underneath that middle finger, on the 4th string, also on the second fret. Press those fingers down with the tips of your fingers to create a nice arch shape with your hand.

Once your fingers are in place, strum every string with your right hand, and you’ll hear what the E major chord sounds like. Make sure that both fingers are at the side of the fret. If they’re on the wrong side, you’ll have to press down harder to get the note to ring out.

The second chord is the A major chord, which we’ll learn from the E major chord. Keep your fingers where they were for the E major chord, and take the second and third fingers away. Only the first finger stays on this first string and slides across the 2nd fret. This is what we call an ‘anchor’ finger. For the first three chords (E, A, and D) we’ll learn in this tutorial, the first finger will stay on this third string and just slide across to make chord transitions easier.

To play the A major chord, place your first finger just inside the second fret, your middle finger above it, and your third finger below it. Keep your little finger right against your third finger, and make sure everything is as close to this position as possible to make a nice, strong shape.

Playing the guitar takes time and practice, but with these two chords, you’re already on your way to playing some of your favorite songs. Remember to keep your fingers in the right position, and practice transitioning between chords. As you become more confident, you can start to learn new chords and techniques to take your playing to the next level.