Introduction: Guitar Chords
About: im 15 and like to do stuff
here is the 4 main chords you will need to know to play most songs
Step 1: Here Is Everything You Need
play all strings
Step 2: Play What It Says to Play Not to Hard
read the above
Step 3: Same As Last Step
read above
Step 4: Same As Last
same as last
Step 5: The End
all done
8 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
4 main chords? No chance.
15 years ago on Introduction
What do the X and O at the top of the string mean?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
"X" means the strings you don't pluck (also called "Closed") and "O" means the strings that you do pluck (Also called "Open")
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
x's are muted strings (either press a finger against them softly so they make no sound when strummed, or don't strum them at all), and the o's are open strings where there is no fret depressed but the string is still strummed.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
Thanks. I figured the O for open but didn't know the X was muted. When it said 'play all strings' and had an X, I just wondered what the X meant.
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
x is a muted o is you play the string
14 years ago on Introduction
Elaborate! You have the beginning of a really helpful instructable. I love your idea for an 'ible. Your topic is so interesting to me. thanks!
14 years ago on Introduction
These charts are certainly useful, but this instructable could use a lot more "instructions". Notice the low rating, when most instructables seem to have 4 or better. I think everyone would appreciate an explanation, suggested fingering, maybe some actual pictures.