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If you remember the F major barre chord, this G{{s}} is the exact same shape, except we use the open strings instead of the barred index finger. The Em chord non-diatonic to the key of C Major consists of (E G B). We know that the only difference between a major and minor chord is the 3rd. We raise the G a half step to G{{sharp}}, and we have the The E major chord. E major is diatonic to the keys of A, E, and B Major; C{{s}}, F, and G Minor; and A and G{{s}} Harmonic Minor.
The Am This is a particularly difficult chord diatonic to finger at first, and the key of C Major consists of (A C E)best way to finger it depends from person to person. Some like to use index, middle, and ring for those 2nd fret notes. We know that I find my fingers are slightly too big to do so comfortably; however, my middle, ring, and pinky fit with just enough clearance to sound the the only difference between a major nearby open E and minor chord is the 3rdA strings. Some also find it easier to barre those notes with their index or middle finger. We raise the C I find my middle finger works ok for this method, but I have to angle it a half step bit, so that it takes up less distance from side to C{{s}}side of the fretboard, giving the high E string clearance to sound. But then I'm not using good fretting technique and we have the A major chorddoesn't sound as good as when I use individual fingers for all 3 notes.
This C{{s}} is a particularly difficult chord to finger at first, and the best way non-diatonic to finger it depends from person to personC Major. Some like The A major chord is diatonic to use indexthe keys of A, middleD, and ring for those 2nd fret notes. I find my fingers are slightly too big to do so comfortablyE Major; however, my middleB, ringC{{s}}, and pinky fit with just enough clearance to sound the the nearby open E F Minor; and A strings. Some also find it easier to barre those notes with their index or middle finger. I find my middle finger works ok for this method, but I have to angle it a bit, so that it takes up less distance from side to side of the fretboard, giving the high E string clearance to sound. But then I'm not using good fretting technique C{{s}} and the chord doesn't sound as good as when I use individual fingers for all 3 notesD Harmonic Minor.
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Again, we sharp the third (F -> F{{s}}) to go from Dm (is non-diatonic to the key of C Major) . The D major chord is diatonic to D major, A, and G Major; B, E, and F{{s}} Minor; and F{{s}} and G Harmonic Minor.
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We've already learned all the open position chords diatonic to C Major. Let's learn some common additional open position chords: E, A, and D major. While these individual chords aren't special, the shapes used to voice them in open position are important as we move away from open position.
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The '''E major chord''' consists of (E G{{s}} B). It is similar to the Em chord, but the m3 is raised to a M3 (G -> G{{s}}). In open position, this is the open G string moving up to the first fret. If you remember the F major barre chord, this is the exact same shape, except we use the open strings instead of the barred index finger.
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The '''A major chord''' consists of (A C{{s}} E). It is similar to the Am chord, but with the m3 raised to a M3 (C -> C{{s}}). In open position, the C is played on the 2nd string, 1st fret. A major uses the 2nd string, 2nd fret instead.
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== D Major ==
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The '''D major chord''' consists of (D F{{s}} A). It is similar to D minor, but with the m3 raised to M3 (F -> F{{s}}). In open position, this is the 1st string 1st fret F raised to the 2nd fret.
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== Homework ==
* Practice the above open position E major chord shapesshape. * Practice the open position A major chord shape.* Practice the open position D major chord shape.* These chords are all 4ths of each other and sound pretty decent played in a quick progression. Try playing E - A - D, then D - A - E. Really focus on the shapes of the root position chords - we will be using these shapes heavily later on.
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