Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lesson #1 - Your First 3 Chords

In this beginner acoustic guitar lesson we'll cover your first three chords, G, C, and D.
These are three of the best chords for any beginner to start with, and if you stick around for the rest of this 3 part series, we'll add another chord, and put it all together into a song as well!

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[davisjohn]

So many negative comments in this section. He made an excellent video, thank you so much!

[autumnriley]

"Most important chords you'll ever learn". Thanks for rushing right through it

[witchlingchan]

This is honestly the best tutorial I've seen for having no experience with guitar

[michaelalbert]

"Don't sit on a couch"... *looks down at very soft denim couch* "whoops"

[joshmcever]

I'm glad to so Heisenberg has taken up guitar instead of slingin that Crystal. Much loved #recovery #musicsavedhislife

[trizaelize]

"Don't sit on a soft bed"

Woops

[AhmedMD]

You brought us to the action zone in a nice shortcut without all the boring introductions!! thanks man.

[laurieserba]

I totally like the up close view as well as you and the guitar. Thanks. Getting the nails cut and numb, too.  

[molepole]

You explain this SO well, and I find it really easy to understand. Also, I love the camera shots you use, showing me EXACTLY where I need my fingers :) xx

[kenog]

Thanks for the lessons. Very informative . This is the way I want to learn. Slow and easy and CORRECT. Glad I found this.

[mtavares]

'youll never create anything new, its all been done before' <-- now THAT is what i call a motivational speech

[helenbag]

Thank you! You explain everything clearly and slowly, perfect for a beginner like me!

[visionette]

That last cord is really nice for me
Haha
This is much easier than my dads training lol
Thanks for the vids!

[chrisyroche]

my main problem is being able to not mute the strings, I have thicker fingers so I have to find a technique that works for me, but im not going to give up because I have been wanting to learn to play for years now lol

[mohmd]

THIS IS AMAZING. Very helpful. I just got a guitar and dont know anything and this is the best video ive seen with great camera angles covering each hand and overall. Just what i needed thanks alot

[smaXexO]

Thanks for the video. Although I knew about the strings and all since I've been trying to learn it on YouTube for long, I believe this'll help those watching it at a really early stage. I always have troubler with C Maj, glad to know it's the same trouble for everyone and not something I'm doing wrong.

[princesspeach]

First day, just rented a guitar. I have a whole new appreciation for people who are good at this. My poor fingers and hand!

[frugalfugitive]

Hey there! I know this is an old vid, but I just wanted to say thanks for the great tutorials. I like your easy to follow, laid back style and the subtle humour! Very helpful and informative. Sub'd. Cheers.

[jd]

So i was in my room on my "soft bed" trying to learn something here until 8:35.. aww damn. I cant even do that right x_x

[peaches]

When I place a finger on the string/chord, no sound comes out. It's like a 'stopped' noise.