I have demonstrated chord constructions on a piano for this blog as it’s a lot easier to visualise notes on a piano than a guitar because the sharps and flats are thoughtfully coloured in. For example if we want to make a C major chord we go through the scale of c major (no sharps or flats) and pick out the first, third and fifth notes that we get to aka C, E and G. These will be notes 1, 3 and 5 of the relevant scale so to make a major triad you take notes 1, 3 and 5 of the major scale and stack them up together. The simplest type of chord is called a “triad” aka three notes stacked up on top of each other. These are called “major”, “minor” and “dominant”. When you first discover the vast selection of chords with numbers in, it can seem like a giant, scary music theory melange… In this blog I am going to be explaining how chords are named and hopefully demystifying this confusing subject for beginner guitarists! I am often asked questions like “what’s the difference between a major and a dominant 7 chord” or “why is this an add 9 chord not a 9 chord”. Once you spent some time practicing fingering the chord in this way you want to go on to using it in a chord changing exercise.Chord construction explained- 7, 9, 11, 13, major, minor, dominant etc This will make more sense when you watch the video for this lesson. I find it easiest to get a good sound on the first string when I roll my finger a little bit to the side of my as opposed to pressing directly on the pad. The first finger is likely to angle slightly on the first fret. This makes it easiest to get a good clean sound. Try to get your fingers as close to the frets as possible while not getting them on top of the frets.
Now place the fingers on the frets again and repeat striking each of the notes one at a time and make small adjustments. After about a minute take your fingers off and shake your hand. Most people don't get it perfect at first. Adjust your fingers to improve the sound if appropriate.
Strike each string one at a time and make sure it’s sounding clearly. Take your fingers off the frets and replace them directly without making the A major chord first.
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