Standard Guitar Chords (Part Three)

The first row introduces the full version of the F major chord, which requires an extra note on the fourth string. Adding this note can be difficult for beginner guitar players, which is why we learned the three-note F chord first.

The next chord is G minor, which once again requires a barré, this time covering three strings. The diagram indicates to use the pointer/index finger, but feel free to try other fingers. Also notice that the two chords below G minor are the same chord shape/pattern only moved to different frets.

Be sure to exclude any strings marked with an X, as these chords can sound especially bad with those unwanted strings added.

Practice the following chord transition exercises:

F to Gm

D to Bm

C#m to F#m

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And some longer chord progressions:

F to Am to Gm to C

C#m to G#m to F#m to G#m

A to F#m to D to E

E to C#m to A to E

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