E6 (Guitar, Intermediate)

This particular rendition of the E6 chord contains the following notes:

Low E string= E (root note),
A string = B (perfect 5th),
D string = E (root note),
G string = G# (major 3rd),
B string = C# (6th note, which give the chord its name), and
High E string = E (root note).

E5 Power Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

This is the E5 power chord. This version of the chord contains three notes: The root note (E), its perfect 5th (B), and its octave (E).

1. Almost like a bar, place your index finger on the A and the D strings, behind the 2nd fret.
2. Strike the Low E, A, and D strings for that E5 power chord!

E Major Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

1. Place your index finger on the G string, behind the 1st fret (G#).
2. Place your middle finger on the A string, behind the 2nd fret (B).
3. Place your ring finger on the D string, behind the 2nd fret (E).
4. Playing all strings, strum the E major chord.

A7sus4 (Guitar, Intermediate)

This is the A7sus4 (A-seventh, suspended-fourth) chord. Instead of a major 3rd, we have a suspended 4th:

A string = A (root note),
D string = E (perfect 5th),
G string = G (dominant 7th),
B string = D (suspended 4th), and
High E string = E (perfect 5th).

A7sus2 (Guitar, Intermediate)

This is the A7sus2 (A-seventh, suspended-second) chord. Instead of a major 3rd, we have a suspended 2nd:

A string = A (root note),
D string = E (perfect 5th),
G string = G (dominant 7th),
B string = B (suspended 2nd), and
High E string = E (perfect 5th).

A7 (Guitar, Beginner)

A7, or A-seventh, is the twangier version of the A major chord:

1. Place your index finger on the D string, behind the 2nd fret.
2. Do not use your middle finger, in case you need to quickly return from the A major chord.
3. Place your ring finger on the B string, behind the 2nd fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E string, strum the A7 chord.

A6sus2 (Guitar, Intermediate)

This is basically an A6 chord, but with a suspended 2nd instead of a major 3rd:
A string = A (root note),
D string = E (perfect 5th),
G string = A (root note, one octave higher),
B string = B (suspended 2nd), and
High E string = F# (6th note).

A6 (Guitar, Intermediate)

This particular rendition of the A6 chord contains the following notes:
A string = A (root note),
D string = E (perfect 5th),
G string = A (root note, one octave higher),
B string = C# (major 3rd), and
High E string = F# (6th note, which gives the chord its name).

A5 Power Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

This is the A5 power chord. This version of the chord contains three notes: The root note (A), its perfect 5th (E), and its octave (A).

1. Almost like a bar, place your index finger on the D and the G strings, behind the 2nd fret.
2. Strike the A, D, and G strings for that A5 power chord!

A Major Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

1. Place your index finger on the D string, behind the 2nd fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the G string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the B string, behind the 2nd fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E string, strum the A major chord.

Dm6 (Guitar, Intermediate)

Dm6, or D-minor sixth, is simply a Dm chord with an extra note (the 6th). Notice the omission of the root note octave (the D note on the B string), to add the 6th note (the open B string).

1. Root note: D.
2. Minor 3rd: F.
3. Perfect 5th: A.
4. 6th Note: B.

Dm (Guitar, Beginner)

Dm, or D minor, is almost exactly like the D major chord, with one exception: Instead of a major 3rd, it has a minor 3rd.

1. Place your index finger on the High E string, behind the 1st fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the G string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the B string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E and A strings, strum the Dm chord.

Ddim (Guitar, Intermediate)

Ddim is D-diminished. Usually in triad form, this chord consists of:

1. A root note (D).
2. A minor 3rd (F).
3. A diminished 5th (G#).

D7 (Guitar, Beginner)

D7 can be said as D-seventh or D-seven.

1. Place your index finger on the B string, behind the 1st fret.

2. Place your middle finger on the G string, behind the 2nd fret.

3. Place your ring finger on the High E string, behind the 2nd fret.

4. Avoiding the Low E and A strings, strum the D7 chord.

D6sus4 (Guitar, Intermediate)

(The fingering pictured is based on the D major chord, becoming a Dsus4, becoming a D6sus4.)

A D major chord consists of a root note (D), a major 3rd (F#), and a perfect 5th (A).

A Dsus4 chord consists of a root note (D), a suspended 4th (G), and a perfect 5th (A).

A D6sus4 chord consists of a root note (D), a suspended 4th (G), a perfect 5th (A), and a 6th note (B).

D5 Power Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

A "power chord" contains only a root note (D) and its perfect 5th (A). That's why the chord is often called "D5."

1. Place your index finger on the A string, behind the 5th fret. That's the D note.
2. Your middle finger will not be used in this chord. You may stick it out, as if you were flipping someone off.
3. Place your ring finger on the D string, behind the 7th fret. That's the A note.
4. Place your pinky finger on the G string, behind the 7th fret. That's another D note, one octave higher.
5. Playing only the A, D, and G strings, rock that power chord!

D Major Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

1. Place your index finger on the G string, behind the 2nd fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the High E string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the B string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E and A strings, play the D major chord.

G6add11 (Guitar, Intermediate)

G6add11 contains the following notes:

1. A root note - G.
2. A major 3rd - B.
3. An added 11th (otherwise known as a 4th but at a higher octave) - C. Since we have a 3rd in this chord, the 4th is not suspended.
4. A 6th note - E.

This particular version of the chord does not contain a perfect fifth (D).

Gmaj7sus2b5 (Guitar, Intermediate)

The Gmaj7sus2b5 - G major-7th suspended-2nd flattened-5th - chord contains the following ingredients:

1. A root note - G.
2. Instead of a major 3rd, we have a suspended 2nd - A.
3. A diminished (flattened) 5th - C#.
4. A major 7th - F#.

Now play it. For a greater challenge, find a use for it. Enjoy!

Gmaj7b5 (Guitar, Intermediate)

A G Major chord is built from three notes: G (the root), B (the major 3rd), and D (the fifth).

To make a Gmaj7b5 chord - or any maj7b5 chord for that matter - you need a root note (G), a major 3rd (B), a diminished (flattened) 5th (C# or Db), and a major 7th (F# or Gb). The fingering pictured above is obviously one of the many ways to play Gmaj7b5 on the guitar.

Find and play other combinations of G-B-C#-F# on the guitar, using various octave inversions and voicings.

G5 Power Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

G5 is also known as the G Power Chord. It is neither major nor minor, and it will help you rock and roll!

1. Place your index finger on the Low E string, behind the 3rd fret.

2. Your middle finger will not be used in this chord. You may stick it out, as if you were flipping someone off.

3. Place your ring finger on the A string, behind the 5th fret.
4. Place your pinky finger on the D string, behind the 5th fret.

5. Playing only the Low E, A, and D strings, BASH THAT CHORD!!!

G7 (Guitar, Beginner)

G7 can be stated as either G-seventh or G-seven.

1. Place your index finger on the High E string, behind the 1st fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the A string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the Low E string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Playing all six strings, strum the G7 chord.

Gm (Guitar, Beginner)

"Gm" is not only an automobile manufacturer, it also signifies the G minor chord:

1. Using the length of your index finger, make a bar from the Low E string to the High E string, behind the 3rd fret.
2. Your middle finger will not be used for this chord.
3. Place your ring finger on the A string, behind the 5th fret.
4. Place your pinky finger on the D string, behind the 5th fret.
5. Play the G minor chord.

G Major Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

1. Place your index finger on the A string, behind the 2nd fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the Low E string, behind the 3rd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the B string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Place your pinky finger on the High E string, behind the 3rd fret.
5. Strumming all six strings, play the G major chord.

Cadd9 (Guitar, Beginner)

Cadd9 is be stated as either C-add-nine or C-add-ninth. Cadd9 is basically a C major chord with a D note - the 9th note. (A 9th note, by the way, is a 2nd note that is one octave higher.)

1. Place your index finger on the D string, behind the second fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the A string, behind the third fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the B string, behind the third fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E string, strum the Cadd9 chord.

C5 Power Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

C5 is also known as the C Power Chord. It is neither major nor minor, and it will help you rock and roll!

1. Place your index finger on the A string, behind the 3rd fret.
2. Your middle finger will not be used in this chord. You may stick it out, as if you were flipping someone off.
3. Place your ring finger on the D string, behind the 5th fret.
4. Place your pinky finger on the G string, behind the 5th fret.
5. Playing only the A, D, and G strings, BASH THAT CHORD!!!

Cm7 (Guitar, Beginner)

Cm7 stands for C-minor seventh (or seven, if you like). It is more akin to C7 (C-major with a seventh note) than it is to Cmaj7 (C-major with a major-seventh note).

Starting from the C minor chord position:

1. Keep your index finger bar from the A string to the high E string, behind the 3rd fret.
2. Keep your middle finger on the B string, behind the 4th fret.
3. Keep your ring finger on the D string, behind the 5th fret.
4. Lift your pinky finger OFF the G string, 5th fret - the G string is now fretted behind the 3rd fret (by your index finger).
5. Avoiding the low E string, strum the Cm7 chord.

Cmaj7 (Guitar, Beginner)

"Cmaj7" stands for C Major-Seventh, as it has the major 7th note added to a C major chord (not to be confused with C7). As this is a beginner's entry, we needn't get too much into the theory behind chord names and chord sounds.

Starting from the C major chord position:

1. Lift your index finger OFF the B string, 1st fret - the B string is now OPEN.
2. Keep your middle finger on the D string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Keep your ring finger on the A string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E string, strum the Cmaj7 chord.

These fingering directions aren't really directions...they're more like suggestions. Try playing the Cmaj7 with your index finger and your middle finger! (Or other fingers!) Use your imagination, use your intuition, and play some guitar!

C7 (Guitar, Beginner)

You can pronounce C7 as either "C-seven" or "C-seventh."

1. Place your index finger on the B string, behind the 1st fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the D string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the A string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Place your pinky finger on the G string, behind the 3rd fret.
5. Avoiding the Low E string, strum the C7 chord.

As you can feel/hear, C7 is basically the C major chord, with an extra note...a very twangy note.

Cm (Guitar, Beginner)

The symbol "Cm" refers to the C minor chord:

1. Using the length of your index finger, make a bar from the A string to the high E string, behind the 3rd fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the B string, behind the 4th fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the D string, behind the 5th fret.
4. Place your pinky finger on the G string, behind the 5th fret.
5. Avoiding the low E string, strum the C minor chord.

C Major Chord (Guitar, Beginner)

1. Place your index finger on the B string, behind the 1st fret.
2. Place your middle finger on the D string, behind the 2nd fret.
3. Place your ring finger on the A string, behind the 3rd fret.
4. Avoiding the Low E string, strum the C major chord.