The October and November 2014 posts introduced the idea of starting new students with one finger chords so that they can progressively transition to the multi-finger chords generally used by guitarists. The only issue new players may encounter is that the one finger “G” and “G7” chords require strumming four strings; most students will inevitably strike strings not in the chord. This is of course acceptable as new players are working on the mechanics of playing and mistakes are to be expected.
Once students are comfortable shifting between the one finger “G” and “G7”, it is then time to introduce two finger chords.
Keep in mind it is always helpful to review how to read a chord diagram as introducing new chords with a second finger can throw some off. Moreover, these chords require striking five and six strings – so make sure to review which strings are to be played and which are not.
