E, A, and D
E is just Em with one more finger. A uses three fingers in a row. D is a triangle on the thin strings.
Like E minor, plus your first finger on the G string.
Three fingers in a row on the second fret. Skip the thickest string.
A small triangle on the thinnest strings. Play only the four thinnest.
Dots are where to press. Numbers are fingers (1 = index). ○ = open string, × = don't play it.
G and C
G is a big stretch. C is a staircase. These two take more practice. That's normal.
A big, full chord. Ring all six strings.
A staircase shape. Skip the thickest string.
Dots are where to press. Numbers are fingers (1 = index). ○ = open string, × = don't play it.
See any chord
The one-minute change
The most useful practice in guitar: switching between two chords, over and over.
Pick two chords
For example, G and C, or D and A.
Count how many
Set a timer for one minute. Switch back and forth, strumming once each time. Count how many clean changes you make.
Beat your score
Try again tomorrow. Improvement shows quickly.