How to play Em and D 'open position' chords on the guitar
It's Rob from tunelectric.com here, today we'll be looking at a couple of 'open position' chords on the guitar. These are some of the most fundamental chords that you will learn as a beginner.
In this video you'll learn:
What an 'open position' chord is
The open strings and their note names
How to position your fretting hand correctly, to ensure notes ring out clearly when strumming
The Em an D chord shapes
**When playing these chords, don't forget to aim to use the tips of your fingers to press the notes down and remember not to press the note directly on the fret itself, as this will cause the note to be unclear.
Have fun and i'll see you soon for another lesson
Rob