Let’s Learn the C Chord
Now that you know how to form a D Chord on your own, it’s time to learn to form the C chord. Carefully remove the C chord tab from the Chord Buddy, as demonstrated in the Video Lesson – 14 Lesson Removal of “C” Tab. It might be easier to remove the G chord tab (blue button) before you remove the C chord tab. Then, once you have the C chord tab out, you will have to reinstall the G chord tab.
To form the C chord, you will place your index finger on the second string at the first fret, your middle finger on the fourth string at the second fret, and your ring finger on the fifth string at the third fret, as indicated in the diagram to the right.
Now, form the C chord with your left hand, and give it a few strums.
How does it sound – any buzzing or muted strings? If yes, then you should remember how to fix it. If you forgot, you can refer back to Lesson 10.
If it sounds good, then it’s time to start developing your muscle memories for the C chord, just like you did when you learned to form the D chord.
Let’s Learn to Switch from Chord to Chord
Now that you have the C chord memorized, let’s go over a chord changeover exercise to help you switch from one chord to the next – on this case, from the D chord to the C chord.
The exercise starts out with four beats/strums of the C chord, followed by four beats/strums of the D chord, and then starts back at the C chord. The trick will be to count out
“one and two and three and four LIFT SET and two and three and four and LIFT SET”
and so on. As soon as you start to say the first “LIFT,” lift up your fingers from the C chord and start moving (and changing your fingers to the D chord shape) so that you arrive at the D chord when you say “SET.” On the second LIFT, lift up your finger and arrive at the C chord when you say, “SET.” Practice this slowly, without strumming, until you get the rhythm down, then you can add the strumming. You can increase your speed gradually as you become more confident.
Note: This is a great exercise to do anytime you are learning a new chord.
As soon as you are ready, go back and work your way through our six songs. Remember the more you practice, the better you will get.Let’s Learn the C Chord
Now that you know how to form a D Chord on your own, it’s time to learn to form the C chord. Carefully remove the C chord tab from the Chord Buddy, as demonstrated in the Video Lesson – 14 Lesson Removal of “C” Tab. It might be easier to remove the G chord tab (blue button) before you remove the C chord tab. Then, once you have the C chord tab out, you will have to reinstall the G chord tab.
To form the C chord, you will place your index finger on the second string at the first fret, your middle finger on the fourth string at the second fret, and your ring finger on the fifth string at the third fret, as indicated in the diagram to the right.
Now, form the C chord with your left hand, and give it a few strums.
How does it sound – any buzzing or muted strings? If yes, then you should remember how to fix it. If you forgot, you can refer back to Lesson 10.
If it sounds good, then it’s time to start developing your muscle memories for the C chord, just like you did when you learned to form the D chord.
Let’s Learn to Switch from Chord to Chord
Now that you have the C chord memorized, let’s go over a chord changeover exercise to help you switch from one chord to the next – on this case, from the D chord to the C chord.
The exercise starts out with four beats/strums of the C chord, followed by four beats/strums of the D chord, and then starts back at the C chord. The trick will be to count out
“one and two and three and four LIFT SET and two and three and four and LIFT SET”
and so on. As soon as you start to say the first “LIFT,” lift up your fingers from the C chord and start moving (and changing your fingers to the D chord shape) so that you arrive at the D chord when you say “SET.” On the second LIFT, lift up your finger and arrive at the C chord when you say, “SET.” Practice this slowly, without strumming, until you get the rhythm down, then you can add the strumming. You can increase your speed gradually as you become more confident.
Note: This is a great exercise to do anytime you are learning a new chord.
As soon as you are ready, go back and work your way through our six songs. Remember the more you practice, the better you will get.Let’s Learn the C Chord
Now that you know how to form a D Chord on your own, it’s time to learn to form the C chord. Carefully remove the C chord tab from the Chord Buddy, as demonstrated in the Video Lesson – 14 Lesson Removal of “C” Tab. It might be easier to remove the G chord tab (blue button) before you remove the C chord tab. Then, once you have the C chord tab out, you will have to reinstall the G chord tab.
To form the C chord, you will place your index finger on the second string at the first fret, your middle finger on the fourth string at the second fret, and your ring finger on the fifth string at the third fret, as indicated in the diagram to the right.
Now, form the C chord with your left hand, and give it a few strums.
How does it sound – any buzzing or muted strings? If yes, then you should remember how to fix it. If you forgot, you can refer back to Lesson 10.
If it sounds good, then it’s time to start developing your muscle memories for the C chord, just like you did when you learned to form the D chord.
Let’s Learn to Switch from Chord to Chord
Now that you have the C chord memorized, let’s go over a chord changeover exercise to help you switch from one chord to the next – on this case, from the D chord to the C chord.
The exercise starts out with four beats/strums of the C chord, followed by four beats/strums of the D chord, and then starts back at the C chord. The trick will be to count out
“one and two and three and four LIFT SET and two and three and four and LIFT SET”
and so on. As soon as you start to say the first “LIFT,” lift up your fingers from the C chord and start moving (and changing your fingers to the D chord shape) so that you arrive at the D chord when you say “SET.” On the second LIFT, lift up your finger and arrive at the C chord when you say, “SET.” Practice this slowly, without strumming, until you get the rhythm down, then you can add the strumming. You can increase your speed gradually as you become more confident.
Note: This is a great exercise to do anytime you are learning a new chord.
As soon as you are ready, go back and work your way through our six songs. Remember the more you practice, the better you will get.Let’s Learn the C Chord
Now that you know how to form a D Chord on your own, it’s time to learn to form the C chord. Carefully remove the C chord tab from the Chord Buddy, as demonstrated in the Video Lesson – 14 Lesson Removal of “C” Tab. It might be easier to remove the G chord tab (blue button) before you remove the C chord tab. Then, once you have the C chord tab out, you will have to reinstall the G chord tab.
To form the C chord, you will place your index finger on the second string at the first fret, your middle finger on the fourth string at the second fret, and your ring finger on the fifth string at the third fret, as indicated in the diagram to the right.
Now, form the C chord with your left hand, and give it a few strums.
How does it sound – any buzzing or muted strings? If yes, then you should remember how to fix it. If you forgot, you can refer back to Lesson 10.
If it sounds good, then it’s time to start developing your muscle memories for the C chord, just like you did when you learned to form the D chord.
Let’s Learn to Switch from Chord to Chord
Now that you have the C chord memorized, let’s go over a chord changeover exercise to help you switch from one chord to the next – on this case, from the D chord to the C chord.
The exercise starts out with four beats/strums of the C chord, followed by four beats/strums of the D chord, and then starts back at the C chord. The trick will be to count out
“one and two and three and four LIFT SET and two and three and four and LIFT SET”
and so on. As soon as you start to say the first “LIFT,” lift up your fingers from the C chord and start moving (and changing your fingers to the D chord shape) so that you arrive at the D chord when you say “SET.” On the second LIFT, lift up your finger and arrive at the C chord when you say, “SET.” Practice this slowly, without strumming, until you get the rhythm down, then you can add the strumming. You can increase your speed gradually as you become more confident.
Note: This is a great exercise to do anytime you are learning a new chord.
As soon as you are ready, go back and work your way through our six songs. Remember the more you practice, the better you will get.