E-Major is one of the most popular and easy to learn guitar chords. This chord is an open chord played on the first two frets on the guitar. "Open" means that one or more of the remaining strings are not pressed so that the chord sounds melodious. By learning the keys and basics of E-Major, you will be able to play many classical guitar songs.
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Part 1 of 2: Playing the Key of E Major
Step 1. Learn the six strings on the guitar
These strings are numbered from bottom to top. The thinnest string is called the first string and the thickest string is the sixth string. What you need to know when learning guitar chords is that each string has its own letter or note. For convenience, you can remember it using the following abbreviation, 'Edi is a Doctor, his Teacher is Crazy'. The first letter of each word is a scale sequence, starting from the thickest string at the top to the thinnest string at the bottom.
- E (Thickest String)
- A
- D
- G
- B
- e (Thinnest String)
Step 2. Place your middle finger on the second fret on the A string
Remember, the thinnest string at the bottom is the first string. The fifth string on the second fret is your goal. This is the B scale.
Step 3. Place your ring finger on the D string on the second fret
It is located on the fourth string and on the second fret. Here's another E scale an octave higher than the open sixth string (E).
Step 4. Place your index finger on the first fret on the G string
It is located on the third string of the first fret. This is the G# scale.
Step 5. Strum all six guitar strings together
Once your finger is used to it and it's right on the fret, play the six strings again. If the sound doesn't sound out of place or off the beaten track, gently pluck each string on the guitar, and listen for any discordant strings (possibly because the strings weren't pressed tightly or your finger was blocking the exposed strings). The final tab for the E chord is as follows:
- --0--
- --0--
- --1--
- --2--
- --2--
- --0--
Part 2 of 2: Smoothly Playing Chords
Step 1. Study until you can play the chords quickly and smoothly before thinking about transitions
The problem with novice guitarists is that they learn the Key of E Major but the transitions are sloppy. A good way to practice is to leave the guitar open, then move to the key of E. Strum until each string sounds good, then repeat. Keep trying until you can play it smoothly.
Once you're comfortable, choose another key, like A, and transition from E to A and repeat until smooth
Step 2. Use your fingertips to really press the strings
Press it with a small area of the string just under your finger. Practice bending your fingers so that only your fingertips are pressing against the strings. Don't let the long part of your finger get in the way of the other strings and make a shrill sound.
Step 3. Slide your hand as close to the fret as possible
If your finger is on the second fret, press on the second fret as close as possible for the best sound. If you're left-handed, it's a good idea to press the left edge of the fret as close as possible, close to the head of the guitar. Do not place it directly above the fret, but slightly to the right of the headboard side of the guitar fret.
