Chord Changes for Level 2

Course: Three Chord Songs & Rhythm Guitar Introduction

In this video

Let's nail those chord changes between D, A, and E chords. I'll show you:

  • Multiple strategies I use for smooth transitions

  • Pivot finger techniques

  • Break down different ways to move between chords

  • My top tips for developing muscle memory.

Whether you're struggling or just want to improve, I've got some tricks that will make your chord changes sound smooth and effortless.

Key moments in this video:

  • Recap D major chord

  • Look at the D to the A major chord change

  • The D to E major chord

  • Change between the E5, A5 and D5 chords.

Notice how we learnt the A major shape (the 3 finger more trianguler shape), you'll start to see how these specific chord shapes assist us to change much more efficiently just be anchoring or sliding our fingers across a fret for example.

D to A chord change

After slow and steady practice this chord change should feel quite smooth!

Next Up: Introduction to 8th Strumming

Well done! Let's jump into the next lesson of the course.