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CHORD SHAPES
Let's take a look the first couple of chords to learn. These chords are used in "About a Girl" by Nirvana, so you can learn them and try playing along with the music for an extra challenge!
The intro and verse part of the song is made up from these 2 chords. E minor (Em) and G.
Learn each shape first, then focus on moving efficiently from one to the other.
e-0
B-0
G-0
D-2 <-MIDDLE
A-2 <-INDEX
E-0
e-3 <-PINKY
B-0
G-0
D-0
A-2 <-INDEX
E-3 <-MIDDLE
Em
G
Have a go at playing these individually at first.
Now let's take a look at the easiest way to move between them. Which fingers DON'T move?
It looks like we can keep the index finger down the whole time, using it as a pivot to move the middle finger from the D string to the E string
Additionally, when moving to G the pinky should be placed on the high E string
This can be kept in the Em chord for added effect (you can hear this in the intro)
Great stuff! Let's move on to Unit 1 - Rhythm and strumming.
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