MODULE 1 - Lesson 3 Starting Chords
Basic Chords
Starting Chords
3a - Understanding the Chord Diagrams
Note:

The bottom line on the diagram is the top string on the guitar (the bass string).

Study & compare the pictures here and also the videos next

E Major Chord
The numbers = the Fingers to use
E Major Chord

The numbers = the Fingers to use, first finger being the Index finger, third finger being the Ring finger etc...
VIDEO 2a -

Memorise the six strings on the Guitar


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VIDEO 2a
3b - Play your First Chord of E Major
Note:
Watch the Video and copy and master this chord.  You need to become very comfortable with this chord shape, then move on to Lesson 4 and do the same with those new Chords too

VIDEO - Play an E Major Chord