Module 3: The Am & Em Army!

The best way to describe minor chords is that they sound “sad.” This is actually a decent definition, but here, we delve a bit deeper into what makes a chord minor.

In this lesson, we’re learning about the E minor chord. It’s not much different from the E chord, so it’s a great first minor chord for you to learn.

The A minor chord is the second minor chord we’ll be learning, but I think you’ll find it surprisingly familiar.

Learn how to hold your guitar properly and avoid developing bad and hard-to-break habits down the line.

“Ands” in music are basically eighth notes that are counted in between the usual number of beats per bar. This lesson goes over how to count and play them.

You’ve mastered the down-strum. Now, it’s time for its partner in crime, the up-strum. It’s simple enough but still takes some practice to get comfortable with.

It’s time to practice your up-strums! Here are a few different rhythm patterns for you to work on.

Capos are devices that allow you to use the same chord shapes in different parts of the fretboard. And contrary to popular belief, they’re not just for beginners!

“Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes is a super fun and easy riff for beginners which you can even play with just one finger!

These tunes will help you practice some of the chords and strumming you learned in lesson 3.

In this lesson, we check out what I suggest you practice for Lesson 3.