How to Play Guitar Chords Videos

Guide Note

Although learning to play individual notes is of basic importance, playing multiple notes at once, or chords, is the next most important step in learning how to play the guitar. This page collects the best online video resources that will introduce you to playing guitar chords. For a complete guide, including finger positions and strumming techniques, make sure to visit Mahalo's page on How to Play Guitar Chords.

Fast Facts

1. Chords are combinations of at least two notes
2. Most chords involve three or more notes
3. All notes are played simultaneously, called strumming
4. Three most common types of chords: major chords, minor chords, and seventh Chords

Chord-Playing Tips

1. Spend 15 minutes practicing each chord
2. Strum one note at a time to make sure you are playing individual notes clearly
3. Learn to play a chord without looking at a guide before moving on
4. Practice switch between different chords as fast as possible
5. Don't worry if your fingertips become sore, even blistered. Callouses will develop over time