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Chord Windows
The diagram on the right is a chord window. The six horizontal lines
represent the strings on the guitar. The vertical lines represent
the fret wires.
Note - Learn
the notes for all 6 open strings.
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The diagram on
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Your
First Chord
Okay, its time to learn your first chord. Lets look at A major. The
chord window below has three circles which indicate where to place
your fingers (2nd fret D,G,B strings). The numbers show you which
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A
Major
Note - Open string means no fingers pressing
on it.
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Tip
- the thumb should be hooked over the neck
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next chords to learn are E Major, C Major & D Major. |
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E
Major
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C Major
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D Major
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note of a chord is the root note. For example the root note of A Major
is A, E Major is E. When playing a chord, play from the root note.
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 Tips
1. Holding the pick correctly is very important. It might feel strange
at first but persevere with it.
2. Pick each
string of the chord separatly to check all the notes sound correctly.
3. Press down
on the strings with enough pressure otherwise the chords will not
sound properly.
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 Setting
Up Your Guitar and Amp
There is no right or wrong when it comes to setting up a sound
for your guitar and amplifier. Everybody is an individual and has
their own idea of the perfect sound. To give you some ideas, we will
be showing you how the Marshall Rock-Kit guitar and amp were set-up
by us for the sound file recordings that accompany each of these lessons. |
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