Since a minor chord plays such an important role in a variety of music, here are some fundamental tips that you can use to start playing them right away. A great example of the minor chord is the C minor chord. The reason I mention that one is because it’s generally the easiest to learn. You can actually play a C minor chord (Cm) from C major. All you need to do is lower the major third one-half step. This will automatically result in Cm.
3 Methods In Playing The C Minor

1. Simply place your index finger on the B string and first fret. This is the simplest way to start.

2. Next, you can try positioning your pinkie on the high E and the third fret. Then place your ring finger on the B string and third fret. Lastly, put your middle finger on the A string and third fret. Then place you index finger on the D string and second fret.

3. Put your ring finger on the A string and third fret. Then put your pointer finger on the B string and first fret. Follow by placing the middle finger on the D string and second fret.

*You can also play the E minor by placing your index finger on the A string and second fret. Then put your middle finger on the D string and second fret. Simply continue practicing these movements, and you’ll definitely see the results.

1. E : this is the thickest string, it is also the lowest sounding string and is the sixth string on the fret board.

2. A : this is the fifth string

3. D : this is the fourth string

4. G : this is the third string

5. B : this is the second string

6. E : this is the first string and it is
also the thinnest

Tuning a guitar ensures that the strings provide the right note and pitch each and every time. I know you’re probably asking, what do you use to do the actual tuning.

Well, the part of the guitar that you use to do the actual tuning are called the tuning pegs. And these “tuning pegs” have to be altered to provide the right note.

3 Types of Tuning:

a. Reference Tuning (tune the guitar’s strings to another source)

b. Relative Tuning (must have at least one of your strings in tune
with a reliable external source)

c. Electronic Tuning (have a more precise pitch than a pitch pipe)

There is a basic tuning standard that all guitarists need to follow; this can be used for all guitar tunings. But on the other hand, some guitarists use an alternative style and hence tune their guitars with that particular sound in mind. For example, blues guitarists and finger stylists use altered tunings. It can be used irrespective whether the guitarist is a novice or experienced.

The other source here can be any musical instrument, like a piano or even another guitar. The pitch of the reference instrument is played and then it is followed the guitar is tuned accordingly.

The hardest form of tuning is relative tuning. This is done without the help of any reference. Hence it becomes extremely difficult for a new guitar player to be able to tune his guitar.

Lastly, it is electronic tuning. This is the easiest and most simple way to tune your guitar. If you have an electronic guitar then you can use the electronic tuner. It is even better if you have a good or the best electronic guitar.

By doing this, the unwanted strings even if struck by mistake, get stifled. Using your fret hand to mute the string is also a major technique you’ll see if you watch a guitarist perform. It’s different from the palm muting technique but is equally important for effectively and efficiently playing the guitar.

This technique is most useful while using the power chords and when playing other chords as well. The reason behind using the technique of “fret hand muting” is to avoid the use of strings that are not being played in the chord (very important). You’ll tend to see the “fret hand muting” method used more often than the palm muting one. The reason for this is that even if you pick another string while using the fret hand muting, it’ll still produce a quality sound and give your music a new untamed dimension.

But ultimately which one you choose depends on the style of each individual guitar player. So the choice is yours! It’s time for you to decide what sound you’re looking for.

A new guitar player first and foremost needs to become familiar with all the parts of his instrument before she or he starts to learn to play. Now different types of guitars may have additional parts but the basic parts will remain the same for across the board.

The three main parts of a guitar are the body, the headstock and the neck.

The headstock is also known as the peghead and is located at the top of the guitar. The headstock can be attached at an angle or flat so that it forms a plane in sync with the neck of the guitar.

The straight long portion that is present between the headstock and the body is known as the neck.

And the entire lower portion of the guitar is known as the body. It is here that a major part of activity takes place when the guitar is in use.

The other parts that constitute the guitar are tuners, the nut, frets, the bridge and the guitar strings.

The tuners are also known by a variety of names. Out of the many, tuning pegs and tuning keys are the most popular. The tuners are placed along the headstock of the guitar in 1 out of the 3 typical configurations.

The small piece that is present between the neck of the guitar and the headstock is known as the nut. This may look like a small piece that is not important but it actually serves two critical functions.

The frets of the guitar are placed along the body of the guitar in equal spaces. The frets can be small, raised metal bars or even simple lines that are marked on the neck of the guitar.

The point where the strings attach to itself to the lower end of the guitar is known as the bridge. The bridge is located on the body of the guitar.

Lastly, but most important are the guitar strings. These are important because without the strings, the guitar would not be able to produce any music.