How to Play Chords on a Guitar

It seems like just about everyone wants to play guitar.  And now, there’s never been a better time to learn!  Our lessons are the quick, easy, and inexpensive way to making your dream of playing guitar a reality.

We’ll show you how to play guitar chords so you can start playing your favorite songs quickly.  That’s because our lessons are structured with you in mind.  We know the fun in music is playing actual songs.  So after you learn a few easy guitar chords, we show you how to apply them so you’re really making music.

Obviously, there’s more to guitar than knowing how to play chords.  We also show you popular strumming and picking patterns to make your music come alive.

If you’re acoustic player, we’ll show you the acoustic guitar chords that’ll make your instrument resonate and project with all the ringing tone it is capable of.  If you’re an electric player, we’ll teach you the electric guitar chords that’ll give your amplifier something beautiful to amplify.

This complete series of video guitar lessons covers it all: from the basic fingerings, to advanced extended chords, and even the blues guitar chords that sound so authentic that people will think you’re from Memphis.

And the best part is, you can learn how to play chords on a guitar without having to read music!  By watching and listening, you’ll see and hear exactly how each chord is played and how it sounds, while following along with our easy to read chord charts and diagrams.

Easy Guitar Chords – Level 1

This is where it starts for the beginning guitarist.  Here you’ll learn all that will get you up and playing quickly, avoiding the frustration that many students feel when first learning how to play guitar chords.

You’ll be set up with the proper positioning, so you’ll play comfortably without fatigue.  This is coupled with the beginner picking patterns and strumming patterns that will make your acoustic guitar chords and electric chords open up and sound their best.

As your fingers begin to operate with greater independence, you’ll progress from the basic guitar chords to more advanced chords with ease.
 

That’s because our video guitar lessons are intelligently structured to follow the natural progression in which beginners learn and their finger control develops.

We’ll even show you the blues guitar chords and the electric guitar chords commonly referred to as “power chords” so you can rock with authority!

These lessons are the foundation for every style of music: rock, folk, country, blues and even funk and classical guitar.

Learn Guitar Chords - Level 2

Your playing will take on new life when you learn how to play chords on a guitar with the lessons in Chords Level 2.

These new chord voicings are in a whole different realm from the easy guitar chords in Level 1; but because you’re following our progressive video guitar lessons for learning how to play guitar chords, you won’t find them any more difficult to play.

The acoustic guitar chords in these lessons will inspire the singer/songwriter in you as they suggest new creative melodies.  And the electric guitar chords touch on the elements of jazz and fusion, as well as creating a great tension and release for those you just want to rock.

We’ll also show you how to apply these chords, so you’ll be able to transform what would be considered as bland arrangements into something ear-pleasing and more complex.

These are the chords that’ll prepare you for becoming a first call session guitarist and a well-rounded musician.  Don’t settle for ordinary when you can become a world class player.

Guitar Chords - Jam Along

Now that you know how to play chords on a guitar, here’s where you get to apply all you learned with our Jam Along tracks: a virtual band at your fingertips.  All that is missing your guitar!

You can use your blues guitar chords while jamming some real roadhouse blues.  There are some happening shuffle rhythms in the Nashville-style country tracks where you can use you acoustic guitar chords.

Of course, there’s plenty of rock so you become a true-to-life guitar hero playing your electric guitar chords. There are even funk tracks so you can learn how to play guitar in the style of James Brown and the other funk masters.  And much more!

All the tracks include easy-to-read chord charts, so it’s easy for you to follow along and hone your skills, and become the guitarist you’ve always wanted to be!