{"id":206270,"date":"2024-09-02T03:11:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/?p=206270"},"modified":"2025-07-22T03:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T10:51:10","slug":"e-chord-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/e-chord-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play the E Chord on Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<div id=\"attachment_208894\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Play-the-E-Chord_300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-208894\" class=\"wp-image-208894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Play-the-E-Chord_300.jpg\" alt=\"E Chord Guitar Tutorial\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Play-the-E-Chord_300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Play-the-E-Chord_300-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-to-Play-the-E-Chord_300-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-208894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to Play the E Chord on Guitar<\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>The E chord is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/chords\/\">first chords we learn<\/a> when we begin playing guitar.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><br \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Mastering the E chord will help any guitarist dive into different styles of music. It is found in different genres such as rock, surf, classical, and ska.\u00a0And it&#8217;s a useful one to know because it often crops up in music written in the common keys of A and B.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In this guide, we will explore the E chord. We&#8217;ll look at:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>How to play the most common E chord shapes<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How to play a barre (bar) chord &#8211; and why it can be challenging<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>How to play the E chord more easily and make it sound cleaner<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"centerc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qRdKPkTVqIM?rel=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">?<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\">\r\n<h2>Table of contents<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-is-an-e-chord\" data-level=\"2\">What is an E Chord?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-play-the-e-chord-on-guitar-e-chord-guitar-tips\" data-level=\"2\">How to Play the E Chord on Guitar: E Chord Guitar Tips<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-to-understand-chord-diagrams\" data-level=\"2\">How to Understand Chord Diagrams<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-the-left-hand-fingers\" data-level=\"3\">The Left-Hand Fingers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-e-chord-diagram\" data-level=\"2\">E Chord Diagram<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-steps-to-play-the-e-major-chord\" data-level=\"3\">Steps to Play the E Major Chord:<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-e-minor-chord-diagram\" data-level=\"2\">E Minor Chord Diagram<\/a>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#h-steps-to-play-an-em-chord\" data-level=\"3\">Steps to Play an Em Chord:<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-an-e-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">What is an E Chord?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The E chord on the guitar consists of three notes: E, G# and B. These are the first, third and fifth notes in the E major <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-scales\/\">scale<\/a>. The first note is called the &#8220;root note&#8221;.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Sometimes these notes will occur more than once on different strings. But together, they form the E major guitar chord, commonly known as &#8220;E&#8221;.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-play-the-e-chord-on-guitar-e-chord-guitar-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Play the E Chord on Guitar: E Chord Guitar Tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-205841 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"E chord guitar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">E Major Chord<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-205850 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Em-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"E minor chord\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Em-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Em-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Em-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">E Minor Chord<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The image to the left is an E major chord. The image to the right is an E minor chord.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If we listen to the two chords one at a time, we&#8217;ll hear the difference.\u00a0 It&#8217;s only one note, but it gives each chord a distinct &#8220;quality&#8221;.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Major chords can be said to sound \u201chappy\u201d and minor chords are sometimes described as \u201csad\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>To learn how to play these chords, we can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/chord-charts-lead-sheets\/\">chord diagram<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-understand-chord-diagrams\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Understand Chord Diagrams<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>A chord diagram is a useful tool for <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/learn-guitar-chords\/\">learning chords<\/a>. It tells us which strings to play, and which fingers to use.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-the-left-hand-fingers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Left-Hand Fingers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We number the left-hand fingers 1 to 4.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>1 is the index or pointer finger.\u00a0 And 4 is the little finger.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 203px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/left-hand-400.jpg\" alt=\"classical guitar left hand\" width=\"193\" height=\"231\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left-hand finger numbers<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Diagram-Explanation-Large-Text-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar Chord TABs Diagram\" width=\"720\" height=\"413\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to read a guitar diagram<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-e-chord-diagram\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">E Chord Diagram<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at a common E chord shape.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_206355\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206355\" class=\"wp-image-206355 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"E Major Chord\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-100x121.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E Major Chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-steps-to-play-the-e-major-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Play the E Major Chord:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Place finger 1 on the 1st fret of the third string (g string)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Place finger 2 on the 2nd fret of the fifth string (a string)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Place finger 3 on the 2nd fret of the fourth string (d string)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>We can place the right-hand thumb on the 6th string and strum all of the strings<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It might be a tight squeeze getting the second finger and the third finger on the same fret.\u00a0 But with a little practice, it\u2019ll begin to feel like second nature.\u00a0 Especially if we <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/left-hand-guitar-position\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get our left hand in the best position<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-e-minor-chord-diagram\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>E Minor Chord Diagram<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at the diagram for the E minor chord.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_206356\" style=\"width: 258px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206356\" class=\"wp-image-206356 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"E minor chord guitar pic\" width=\"248\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-100x121.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor.jpg 636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E minor chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-steps-to-play-an-em-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Play an Em Chord:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Finger 2 on the 2nd fret of the 5th string (a string)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Finger 3 on the 2nd fret of the 4th string (d string)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Give the E minor chord a few strums and get it to sound as clean as possible. We need to ensure we&#8217;re not touching any of the open strings with the inside of our palm.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if you get a few buzzes. <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/learn-guitar-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This is normal when learning new chords on the guitar<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-barre-chords\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Barre Chords<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><em>Note for beginners: Feel free to skip this section. You can return to it later if you choose.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"centerc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PWroXMukbjI?rel=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">?<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/make-bar-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A bar (barre) chord<\/a> substitutes the first finger for the nut (fret zero) of the guitar.\u00a0 The first finger lays across two or more strings, while the other fingers fret other notes.\u00a0 By eliminating open strings, we can play chords all over the guitar neck.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Playing barre chords can be difficult. Our fretting hand can get tired quickly.\u00a0 And we can mute strings by mistake or get unwanted buzzing sounds.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>One of the most common issues with bar chords is excess tension.\u00a0 We tend to press too hard. Over time this may lead to injury.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/barre-chords-pressure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Selective pressure will help with any bar chord<\/a>. This means paying close attention to which strings we press for a given chord. Then we can press with more appropriate pressure where we need it, and avoid pressing too hard where we don\u2019t.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>With the right technique, <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/make-bar-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we can play bar chords more easily<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-the-e-major-barre-chord-diagram\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The E Major Barre Chord Diagram<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can use a bar to play an E chord. (Strictly speaking, it doesn&#8217;t use all six strings, so it&#8217;s a partial bar.)<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>This is harder than the &#8220;open&#8221; E major chord above. But it&#8217;s worth the effort, as it&#8217;s a common moveable <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/barre-chord-formula\/\">chord shape<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":206357} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_206357\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-bar-chord.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206357\" class=\"wp-image-206357 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-bar-chord-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"E Major bar chord guitar\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-bar-chord-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-bar-chord-100x108.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-major-bar-chord.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E Major bar chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-steps-to-play-the-five-string-e-major-barre-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Play the Five-String E Major Barre Chord:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Finger 1 on the 7th fret, strings 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Finger 2 on the 9th fret of the 4th string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Finger 3 on the 9th fret of the 3rd string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Finger 4 on the 9th fret of the 2nd string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The 6th string is not played<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can use selective pressure with this version of the E chord. If we&#8217;re able, we can relax the bar on strings 2, 3 and 4 because other fingers are fretting those strings.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if this seems difficult. It can take some time to master!<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-the-e-minor-barre-chord-diagram\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The E Minor Barre Chord Diagram<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can also use a bar to play an E minor chord. This is harder than the &#8220;open&#8221; E minor chord above, but it&#8217;s a common moveable chord shape.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":206358} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_206358\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-bar-chord.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206358\" class=\"wp-image-206358 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-bar-chord-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"E minor bar chord guitar\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-bar-chord-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-bar-chord-100x108.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E-minor-bar-chord.jpg 712w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E minor bar chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-steps-to-play-the-five-string-e-minor-barre-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Play the Five-String E minor Barre Chord:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Finger 1 on the 7th fret, strings 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Finger 2 on the 8th fret of the 2nd string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Finger 3 on the 9th fret of the 4th string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Finger 4 on the 9th fret of the 3rd string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>The 6th string is not played<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-ways-to-play-the-e-barre-chord-more-easily\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Ways to Play the E Barre Chord More Easily<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Here are three common problems &#8211; and some tips to make the barre E chord easier. (It&#8217;s not all down to index finger strength.)<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-muted-or-buzzing-strings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muted or Buzzing Strings<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>A good hand position on the guitar fretboard is the key here.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s good practice to <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-thumb-technique\/\">keep our thumb centered<\/a> behind the seventh fret. And it helps to think of the bar as levered, rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/left-hand-tension\/\">squeezed<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We might need to adjust the position of our index finger so that the strings don&#8217;t nestle into the inside creases of our knuckles.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We&#8217;ll also get a better sound if we roll our barring finger slightly to the side. We use the bony part, rather than the softer part.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>It helps to keep all the other fingers up on their tips. This ensures we don&#8217;t accidentally touch adjacent strings.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We also keep our fingertips just behind the metal frets, but we don&#8217;t touch them.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-hand-and-finger-fatigue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand and Finger Fatigue<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/split-practices\/\">take regular breaks<\/a> during our practice sessions.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-technique-exercises-travel\/\">Hand and finger stretching exercises<\/a> help warm up tendons, ligaments, and muscles.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can also <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/reduce-tension-improve-touch-buzzed-notes\/\">practice touching the strings lightly<\/a> without actually exerting any pressure.\u00a0 This saves energy.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-clumsy-chord-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clumsy Chord Changes<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>It sounds counter-intuitive, but practicing changing chords slowly speeds us up.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We&#8217;re more likely to be accurate.\u00a0 And this consistency will gradually build up strength, dexterity, and speed.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can also try to position our fingers in the chord shape above the fret before we press down on the strings. <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/proprioception-exercise-learn-new-chords\/\">Proprioception<\/a> helps us learn guitar chords and switch chords faster and more securely.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-wrist-position\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Wrist Position<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The wrist positions the fingers.\u00a0 So we can play more easily and consistently if the wrist puts our fingers in the best place.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The ideal <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/lh-wrist\/\">left-hand position<\/a> is the \u201cC\u201d shape. This shape allows for freedom of movement and stretch.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LH-1-C-shape.jpg\" alt=\"left hand shape perfect guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The neutral left-hand &#8220;C&#8221; shape<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>As a general rule, the best wrist position is one that keeps our big knuckles parallel to the side of the fretboard. This keeps all four fingers over the strings.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>However, when we need more than one finger on the same fret, <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/lh-wrist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">we can tilt our wrist<\/a>. This change of position brings our fingertips more in line with the fret.\u00a0 And this makes it easier to keep each finger just behind the fret.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/LH-2-A-shape.jpg\" alt=\"left hand thumb perfect guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left hand with tilt in the wrist<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We must remember to return to the original position when we shift to new chords or notes.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-play-the-e-chord-with-a-right-hand-pattern\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">How to Play the E Chord with a Right-Hand Pattern<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/a\/arpeggios\/\">Right-hand patterns<\/a> allow us to get different sounds and textures from the guitar. Learning different patterns is a great musical and technical exercise.\u00a0 Right-hand patterns build dexterity and control.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 213px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/right-hand-fingers-400.jpg\" alt=\"classical guitar right hand fingers\" width=\"203\" height=\"233\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Right hand finger names<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>First, we call the right-hand fingers:<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>P &#8211; Thumb<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>I &#8211; Index<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>M &#8211; Middle<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A &#8211; Ring Finger<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>C &#8211; Little Finger (Pinky)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>One common pattern is PIMA (thumb, index, middle, ring). <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/pima-arpeggio-pattern-classical-guitar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The PIMA pattern appears<\/a> in many different styles of music.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>First, form the partial bar E chord with the left hand.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Then with the right hand, the I, M, and A fingers prepare on strings 1, 2, and 3.\u00a0 The thumb prepares to play the 4th string.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<h3>Here are the steps for the PIMA right-hand fingerpicking pattern:<\/h3>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>P (thumb) plays the open 4th string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>I (index) plays the 3rd string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>M (middle) plays the 2nd string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>A (ring) plays the 1st string<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Repeat the pattern in a steady rhythm.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Another common pattern played with chords is the <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/fingerpicking-pattern-outside-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201coutside-in\u201d fingerpicking pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-classical-guitar-technique-for-more-effective-right-hand-ability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Classical Guitar Technique for More Effective Right-Hand Ability<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Right-hand <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-technique-right-hand\/\">positioning and patterns<\/a> are an important focus of classical guitar technique.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We have proven methods of form, positioning, and <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/classical-guitar-technique-right-hand\/\">movement<\/a>.\u00a0 And these make fluid and beautiful playing possible.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Much of classical guitar technique is non-intuitive.\u00a0 So self-learners may miss ways to make playing easier and more graceful.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019d like to play guitar with power and ease, consider The Woodshed\u00ae Classical Guitar Program.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Members go step-by-step from the beginning, or fill in any gaps in their current abilities.\u00a0 And this means they quickly hear themselves playing smooth, effortless music.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/my.classicalguitarshed.com\/membership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to explore the course.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-music-theory-what-is-a-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Music Theory: What is a Chord?<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/music-theory-guitar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Music theory is a tool<\/a> that can help us better understand music. Theory explains how notes and chords work together to create the music we know and love.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Do we need to learn music theory?\u00a0 No.\u00a0 At least not as beginners. Practicing chords and learning to use our hands on the guitar is more important.\u00a0 All the abstract background knowledge can come later if desired.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>But if you are interested, in this section we\u2019ll discuss the musical alphabet.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The musical alphabet uses only the notes named A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>These notes can be altered by raising or lowering the pitch. In music, we call this making a note sharp (raising) or flat (lowering).<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/key-signatures-1-sharp-keys-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"find sharp keys\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sharps<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/key-signatures-2-flat-keys-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"find the key in flat keys music\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flats<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\r\n<li>On the guitar, we sharpen a note by moving one fret higher<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>To flatten a note, we move one fret lower<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>In all, this gives us 12 notes.\u00a0 These same 12 notes repeat going higher and\/or lower.\u00a0 Think of the same pattern of black notes (groups of two and three) repeating up the length of a piano.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>A piece of music rarely uses all 12 notes.\u00a0 Instead, we limit the notes to a \u201ckey.\u201d\u00a0 A key in music is a unique collection of just seven notes.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The Key of E, for example, contains the notes:<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>E\u00a0 F#\u00a0 G#\u00a0 A\u00a0 B\u00a0 C#\u00a0 D#\u00a0 E<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":207350} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_207350\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207350\" class=\"wp-image-207350 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"E Major Scale Guitar\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/E_major-one_octave.jpg 1085w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-207350\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E Major Scale<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>This is the E major scale.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"centerc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Tsg-TYidZw?rel=0&amp;modestbranding=1\" width=\"700\" height=\"393\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">?<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>To create the E chord, we take the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes from this group of notes.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>So the notes in the E chord are E, G#, and B.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can play these notes in any combination all over the fretboard. As long as we play these notes together, we are playing an E Major chord (or just \u201cE chord\u201d).<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The most common version we see is the E chord where all three fingers are on fret two. This version has three E&#8217;s, one G#, and two B&#8217;s.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205841} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205841\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205841\" class=\"wp-image-205841 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"E chord guitar\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/E-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205841\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">E Chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>There&#8217;s more to learn about <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/chords-scales-related\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the relationship between chords and scales.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-chords-that-sound-good-with-the-e-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Chords that Sound Good with the E Chord<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The most common chords played with the E chord are:<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A Major Chord<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205816} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205816\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205816\" class=\"wp-image-205816\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"A major chord guitar pic\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A major chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>B Major Chord<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205863} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205863\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Major-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205863\" class=\"wp-image-205863\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Major-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"B Major Chord guitar pic\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Major-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Major-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Major-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Play this shape on the 2nd fret for the B Major Chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A7 Chord<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205819} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205819\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A7-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205819\" class=\"wp-image-205819\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A7-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"A7 chord guitar hand pic\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A7-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A7-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/A7-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A7 chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>B7 Chord<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205827} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205827\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/B7-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205827\" class=\"wp-image-205827\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/B7-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"B7 Chord guitar pic\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/B7-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/B7-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/B7-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">B7 Chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\r\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/><!-- \/wp:separator -->\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Other chords that sound good with E Major are:<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>C# minor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205869} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205869\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205869\" class=\"wp-image-205869\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"B minor guitar hand chord\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-A-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Play this shape on the 4th fret for the C# minor chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>G# minor<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":205870} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_205870\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-E-chord-pic.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205870\" class=\"wp-image-205870\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-E-chord-pic.jpg\" alt=\"F# minor guitar hand pic\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-E-chord-pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-E-chord-pic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Minor-barre-with-root-on-E-chord-pic-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-205870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Play this shape on the 4th fret for the G# minor chord<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can find notes to all these chords within the E major scale. The chords can appear in any order and duration, depending on the piece or song.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>One of the best skills we can learn as guitarists is how to practice chords. It&#8217;s helpful in pieces of music to <a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/practicing-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">switch quickly between chords<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-chord-progressions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Chord Progressions<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>A chord progression is one chord moving to another chord.\u00a0 Most songs in Western music follow a chord progression.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>We can use as few as two chords in a progression, or as many as we want.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>Here are two common chord progressions:<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":206294} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_206294\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206294\" class=\"wp-image-206294\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"12-Bar Blues in E major\" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major-100x24.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major-1200x284.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-major.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">12-Bar Blues in E major<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":206295} --><\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\">\r\n<div id=\"attachment_206295\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206295\" class=\"wp-image-206295\" src=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor-1024x242.jpg\" alt=\"12-Bar Blues in E minor\" width=\"1024\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor-1024x242.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor-768x182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor-100x24.jpg 100w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor-1200x284.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12-Bar-Blues-in-E-minor.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-206295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">12-Bar Blues in E minor<\/p><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>You can also create your own songs or pieces by putting together chords in any way you like.<\/p>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-popular-pieces-with-the-e-chord\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Popular Pieces With the E Chord<\/h2>\r\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\r\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\r\n<p>The E chord appears in hundreds of songs and pieces of music. 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