The Course
Dive into the world of strumming and serenading by mastering the basics of open chords on the guitar. Our journey kicks off with the A, D, and E major chords, aptly dubbed the "gateway" chords, leading you through a melodic exploration that sets the foundation of countless songs. As your fingers find their way, we'll weave through minor variations and introduce the C, G, and F, ensuring you have a robust chord arsenal at your disposal. By demystifying fretboard geography and honing your dexterity, this course promises to build a solid groundwork for your musical expression.
Now, picture this: you, a campfire, and the ability to entertain a crowd or simply enjoy your own tunes. That's the real magic you'll unlock. Every session is designed to groom not just your technical skills, but also your confidence and versatility as a player. Whether it's captivating an audience or crafting your own melodies, these chords are the keys to a new realm of acoustic adventures. So, grab your six-string friend and let's make some music that resonates with your soul—and perhaps, even write your first song!
What you will learn
I started by thinking back to my own early days of strumming, remembering what made the journey exciting, and what stumbling blocks I wished I could've avoided. From that, I've crafted this journey for you, meticulously organizing it into bite-sized lessons that build off each other in a way that's intuitive and straightforward. No unnecessary jargon, no convoluted theories straight off the bat - just clear, practical guidance to get your fingers moving and your chords sounding sweet and harmonious. You'll find as you go along, it's not just about playing notes, but gaining the confidence to make music part of your daily routine, enriching your life one strum at a time. This course is here to set a solid foundation for your playing, ensuring every minute you invest in practicing is as productive and enjoyable as it can be.
You will learn over 30 different open chords in this course.
Below are the types of chords you will learn:
- major chords
- minor chords
- dominant 7th chords
- sus2 chords
- sus4 chords
- add9 chords
- major 7th chords
- minor 7th chords
- slash chords
After you have learned all these great open chords you will play along with Chris on 4 chord progressions.
This course is designed to be a fun light course that teaches you the basic chords you'll need to know and makes you a better guitar player.
In each instructional video the chart for the chord is included right in the video making it very easy to learn the chords.
A PDF chart of all of the chords is also included in the project section of this course.
Curriculum
- Open chords introduction (1:39)
- What is an open chord? (1:37)
- Major chords part 1 (6:51)
- Major chords part 2 (9:11)
- Minor chords (5:34)
- Dominant 7th chords (7:31)
- Sus 2 chords (3:44)
- Sus 4 chords (7:34)
- Add 9 chords (6:45)
- Major 7th chords (5:19)
- Minor 7th chords (4:20)
- Slash chords (5:28)
- Open chord progression 1 (6:39)
- Open chord progression 2 (1:51)
- Open chord progression 3 (2:40)
- Open chord progression 4 (2:52)
Your instructor
With a passion for music that's as resonant as the chords strummed on a guitar, I, Chris Rupp, bring a blend of expertise and enthusiasm to every lesson I teach. My journey in music education, fueled by a prestigious background as a Berklee College of Music alumnus, has been dedicated to the art of guitar for over two decades. At GuitArmy, which I founded with a mission to spread the joy of guitar, I've nurtured the musical aspirations of students from various corners of the globe through personalized Zoom sessions and comprehensive online courses.
My experience spans teaching over 35,000 individual guitar lessons, an achievement that echoes in the chords of every beginner I guide. As I foster a community of over 300,000 followers on social media, my dedication to helping aspiring musicians strum their first notes and form those foundational open chords is unwavering. Together, we'll not only explore the strings and frets, but also ignite a lifelong passion for the guitar, one open chord at a time.