
Open Chords
Open chords are chords that are played with out barring the ring finger across the
Fret board. Fingers 1, 2, 3, and 4 may be playing notes while the strings are strummed.
My first exercise will have you practice what I think is the easiest chord to play. The
Open E chord.
Use this table to help guide you as to where to place your fingers and which ones to use
For this chord.
String Fret Finger
1 Open None
2 Second Two
3 Second Three
4 First One
5 Open None
6 Open None
Click here to listen to what the chord should sound like. Don’t just rush through it!
Practice playing the chord until it sounds like the one I’m playing before you move on!