playing the guitar will probably need some easy instructions on the basics; in this How-To, you'll learn how to play an E major chord. This is beneficial since the E major chord is frequently used in many styles of music. Thus, it's probably a good idea to get it under your belt as soon as possible!
The guitar is most likely a descendant of the ancient Greek harp, also called a lyre, as well as the Roman cithara.1 By taking up this modern instrument, you're enjoying a method of making music that has existed for thousands of years! This How-To celebrates that musical heritage, and is focused on teaching you to start playing!
In Step 1, we'll briefly discuss the idea behind a chord and run through the basic guitar knowledge (like how to recognize the different strings, what a fret is, etc.) In Step 2, we'll discuss something called the standard tuning for guitar, which you'll need to know in order to play the E chord. Then, in Step 3, we'll examine how to play this chord specifically, paying attention to things like finger position and which strings to strum.
You'll need a guitar, obviously, though a pick is optional because you can use your hands to strum if you really want to. Also, a guitar tuner is recommended, but not required, since there are many websites which can play the required notes for standard tuning.2 Basically, that's it - let's get started!
In this YouTube video, KrisTina of The Paper Dolls (and Tyler) demonstrate just how easy it is to play an E chord on the guitar. They also discuss the topic of which strings to hit while strumming (all of them!) and address the issue of using different fingers to hit the same three notes... basically, they recommend that you use whatever is comfortable for you. This video makes an excellent visual accompaniment to this How-To and covers the essentials of playing the E chord. Share This Story to Your Friends ---
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