acoustic guitar chords to learn and play. The C Major Chord is found in the C Major Scale: C D E F G A B C. It is made up of the 1(root note), 3 and 5 of this scale. Meaning the notes C, E and G. Now to add more depth to the sound of the chord you add another C and E.
The C note is at the root of the chord meaning the top of the chord shown in the diagram below. Make certain you are only strumming the first five strings as indicated in the diagram below.
C Major Chord Notes: C E G C E
Here is a key that will help you read the chart:
C Major Chord Video
Ricky Sharples on Tue, 18th Aug 2009 11:08 pm
Nicely crafted lesson. I like that you tossed in the idea of adding depth to chords. It’s a good thing for beginners to know.