Hey guys, welcome to another lesson. Today I am going to show you how to strum major chords on guitar. We are going to practice over the A major, D major and E major chord. I will also show you a simple trick that will help you with the chord change. Remember that you can strum the chords with either index finger or guitar pick. Enjoy this lesson.

How to Strum The Chords

Simple chord changes is one of the first exercise you could practice. I see many guitar players trying the chord changes many time over and over again. For some students this is all it takes! For others, it might be too difficult to just keep trying.

For this reason I came up with a very simple exercise that should help you with the chord change.

 

Make Chords Easy

In the video I show you how I play a chord for 4 beats before I change to the next chord. The change occurs on at the end of the 4th count and it is done quickly (example #1).

If you struggle with practicing the chord change, try the example #2 and change the chord between the 3rd and 4th count. You will have more time to position the fingers and make the chord change easier.

As you become between, try to move the chord change closer to the 4th count.

Strum Major Chords

Learn how to strum chords step by step guys. Start with the A and D major before adding the E major.

Decide which left hand finger position you want to use and stick to it. Don’t keep changing or trying different things. Be consistent.

Quick Recap

• Learn the D, E and A major chord.
• Strum the major chords with either the index finger or the guitar pick.
• Practice the chord change.