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Why do beginner guitar players love these chords so much? To play them, you can keep two fingers in the same position when switching between these awesome grips.
Even better, they sound super cool, and they're useful for many chord changes now and later in your guitar journey. Many call these The Wonderwall Chords because they are played in that Oasis classic. They're also common chords in other 90's rock ballads. So chances are you're already familiar with their sound.
🚨 If you don't memorize all these new chords immediately, don't worry! This is a lot of new information, and it'll take practice & time to get familiar with these new chords.
The Stuck 3&4 chords get their name because fingers 3 & 4 are stuck on the thinnest two strings. Now, they don't have to be - but this is true most of the time! But this will also depend on what song and the specific sound you're going for.
You'll often find those two fingers staying in the same place - on the thinnest two strings of the 3rd fret. These chord shapes will give a unique sound known as the drone effect. This drone effect is what we call two notes ringing out together.
You'll use your little finger a lot more with these chords. Expect some pain level, and take enough breaks to let it heal a bit between your practice sessions.
Suppose you haven't already - you still have time to set up your practice sessions with My Practice Assistant. This free tool helps set up practical practice sessions to prevent overplaying.
💡 Don't be in a hurry - you'll learn BETTER and FASTER if you give yourself time to heal.
Nitsuj found his Finger 3 was hurting a lot during this practice session. Finger 3 overcompensates for the weakness of Finger 4 by pressing harder than it should - so be mindful of this. Nitsuj knew what was going on and still struggled with it. It's normal if you struggle too! Stay aware, and don't hurt yourself. :)
Because of the shape of these chords, you should find that the muscle between your thumb and index finger can get a bit pumped. This is GOOD! It means you are growing that muscle.
You'll need to get that muscle strength for next week's lesson. So work on it - but not until it's painful! Let's look at those nine awesome chords - starting with the 'Big G' chord.
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