The chart below shows the basic chords and their variations. There are several ways to play each of these chords, these are just the most basic forms of these chords.

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Reading Chord Diagrams

Throughout these lessons there will be chord diagrams. Like the one following: This chord diagram represents a C chord. The vertical lines represent the strings. The line on the left

Finger Picking – 4/4 Patterns

The following finger picking patterns are variations of 4/4 time. One note per beat. All of the following patterns are using a G chord. You can use any chord you

C Minor Chord

What about G Minor and C minor chords? These chords need to be played as bar chords. There is not a G minor or C minor in the open position.