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Learn Your First Five Blues Chords Now

It isn't too difficult to learn blues guitar, but you do need the right instruction. there are lots of different styles such as the 12 bar blues and a few chords you need to learn but once you've got the basics you'll be playing the blues.

 

Below I'll introduce you to the first five blues guitar chords you should learn. These take the form of most blues chords which are 7th chords. I'll illustrate the chord with guitar tab then explain which fingers to put where.

 

A7

 

e-------------

B-----2--------

G--------------

D-----2--------

A--------------

E-------------

 

The A seventh chord is a six string chord, meaning you play all six strings. As per the tab you play both the 2nd fret on the D string and the B string. You should use your second finger on the second fret of the D string and your third finger on the second fret of the B string.

 

 

E Seventh Chord

 

e-------------

B--------------

G-----1--------

D--------------

A-----2--------

E--------------

 

The E seventh chord is also a six string chord. This version of the E chord looks very similar to the E major chord in open position with one note removed. To play this chord use your third finger on the second great of the A string and your first finger on the first fret of the G string.

 

C Seventh Chord

 

e-------------

B-----1--------

G-----3--------

D-----2--------

A-----3--------

E-----X-------

 

This chord is only a five string chord, note the X on the E string of the tab above. This chord will also be the first to use more then just two fingers. The correct fingering for the C seventh chord is your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, your second finger on the second fret of the D string, 4th finger on the 4rd fret of the G string and finally your first finger on the first fret of the B string. Take your time with this one as it might feel a little awkward at first.

 

F Seventh Chord

 

e------1------

B-----1--------

G-----2--------

D-----1--------

A-----3--------

E-----1-------

 

While there are two different versions of this chord for beginners this barre version (shown here) is the easier of the two. F7 looks similar to the E7 except that it is barred on the first fret. Use your index finger (first finger) to create a bar at the first fret then using your third finger on the third fret of the A string and your second finger on the second fret of the G string.

 

D7

 

e------2------

B-----1--------

G-----2--------

D--------------

A--------------

E-----X-------

 

The D7 chord is another 5 string chord so you do not strum the low E. In a way the D7 chord is a backwards D major chord. Use your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the B string, then your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the G string, your third finger on the the second fret of the G string and finally you third finger on the first fret of the E string.

To learn more blues chords and other techniques why not try a blues guitar lesson dvd. With the right instruction and a bit of consistent practice you'll be playing great blues guitar in no time.

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