From Marty Music.
If you’re just starting your guitar journey—welcome! In this lesson, I’ll walk you through the first three chords I believe every beginner should learn: E minor, A sus2, and D major.
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The chords in this lesson are easy to play, sound great, and lay the foundation for tons of classic rock and acoustic songs (including “Breathe” by Pink Floyd). You’ll also pick up tips on string names, muscle memory tricks, and how to get clean, clear-sounding chords right from the start.
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0:00 – Welcome & Why This Video Will Help Beginners
1:00 – What Strings I Recommend for New Players
2:14 – How to Keep Your Guitar in Tune (Micro Tuner Tip)
3:23 – Start Here: Your First Guitar Chords
4:41 – E Minor: The Easiest Beginner Chord
6:00 – How to Strum & Get a Clean Sound
7:40 – A Sus2: Same Shape, New Sound
9:20 – A Major: One Finger Away from Sus2
10:50 – Muscle Memory Trick for Faster Learning
13:00 – The D Major Chord (Most-Used Chord in Guitar!)
14:40 – Fun Variations on D Major
16:10 – Recap: E Minor → A Sus2 → A Major → D Major
18:46 – Encouragement for Beginners & What to Practice Next
