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For the G chord there are two fingerings listed. The one in black is recommended. The one in red should be avoided if at all possible. The one in black may seem more awkward at first only because you are using your 4th finger, which is your weakest finger. There are plenty of guitar players that use the red fingering. One good example for not using it, is switching between a G and a C chord. It is far to much work to use the red. See the videos below.

black (24k) get realplayer

red (25k) get realplayer

Basic Guitar Chord Progression #2 play 4 times

With the addition of D, you can play the chords to literally thousands of songs. Write yourself some catchy lyrics and you too could make millions of dollars. The biggest problem encountered with this chord is getting the first string to sound. Make sure that your third finger is not touching the first string.

Basic Guitar Chord Progression #3 play 4 times

Basic Guitar Chord Progression #4

play the 1st 4 measures 2 times, then end on G

page 1, the Em and C guitar chords

page 3, the Am guitar chord