Most beginners think this sounds weird at first, but it is what every guitarist does. Start really slow when doing this. If chords share a note then don't release that finger (think Am - C). If you encounter a situation where chords don't switch so fast then this isn't necessary. Practicing slow and deliberately is the key to everything. Check out this lesson on the first guitar chords to learn for chord diagrams and tips. How Do You Get Good At Guitar Chords? You get good at guitar chords by practicing them over and over every day. Practice changing between different chords to get used to each position. Here are some tips to help you get good at guitar chords: When I play some chords which are on the same strings but on different frets, I produce much string noise, when changing between them. For example take Eric Clapton's famous "Cocaine" riff, which can be played by the power chord sequence: E5, D5, E5. I think the noise results mostly from too much pressure on the strings. 1. Play for the song. More often than not, solid bass playing requires that you exercise restraint and subtlety rather than showcase your technique and slick moves. In many situations, it's best to work mostly with the root notes of the chords and lock in with the drummer's kick and snare drums. 2. A great and simple chord transition exercise on how to change guitar chords quickly and smoothly. Just do 2 minutes of each chord you're finding tricky each C Chord Finger Placements:. Place your index finger on the second string near the first fret.; Place your middle finger on the fourth string near the second fret.; Place your ring finger on the fifth string near the third fret.; Strum all strings except for the sixth string.; Note: Unlike the G chord which assigned different fingers for the left-handed and right-handed chords, the C chord uses Start by placing your fingers on the strings, in the E minor shape. Count to four, strumming on each beat. Then, take your fingers off the strings for four beats. Put your fingers back on, and repeat. Taking your fingers off and on again in this way will help your brain memorize the shape, while the four beats give you time to place your fingers. Mind your thumb: Your thumb needs to be right in the middle of the back of the guitar neck, so you'll be able to pinch the guitar inbetween your thumb and index finger, and exhert enough pressure to hold down the required strings. Mind your index finger: You'll need to place special attention on your index finger when fretting bar chords. It's very simple & should not be overlooked. You just need to pick a couple of chords, to begin with, and focus all your attention on switching between them. For now, at this time in your guitar learning journey you want to forget about all other chords, strumming or anything else & just focus on this one thing. This beginner guitar lesson takes you from tuning the guitar and strumming your first chords through to playing your very first guitar solos. (Image credit: Olly Curtis/Future) Jump To: Lesson 1: Tuning up. Lesson 2: Holding your guitar. Lesson 3: Your first chords. TzCuD.