Beginner Electric Lesson 1.2: The 3 Chords Every Beginner Should Learn

If you're just starting your guitar journey—welcome! In this lesson, I’ll walk you through the first three chords I believe every beginner should learn: E minor, A sus2, and D major. The chords in this lesson are easy to play, sound great, and lay the foundation for tons of classic rock and...

Beginner - 21 min - Music - Marty Music

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What you'll need

Beginner acoustic guitar: A playable first guitar. - View on Amazon
Clip-on tuner: Always in tune.
Capo: Play more songs easily.
Guitar picks: Mixed gauges to try.
Guitar stand: Keep it out and you will play more.

Books

Fretboard Logic SE by Bill Edwards - View on Amazon
Hal Leonard Guitar Method by Will Schmid - View on Amazon
Guitarmaking, tradition and technology by William R. Cumpiano - View on Amazon
The guitar handbook by Ralph Denyer - View on Amazon
Guitar for dummies by Mark Phillips - View on Amazon

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