Master your first minor chord with the simple two-finger E minor shape. This lesson explores the emotional impact of minor chords and introduces the important distinction between major, minor, and power chords.

• Simple two-finger placement on strings 4 and 5 at the second fret

• Understanding the emotional difference between major (happy) and minor (sad) sounds

• E major vs. E minor comparison - how one note changes everything

• Power chord option (E5) - the ambiguous "neither major nor minor" sound

• Proper hand positioning and finger angles for clean minor chord sounds

Minor chords are essential for expressing different emotions in music. This fundamental chord opens up countless songs and helps you understand how chord types affect the mood and feeling of music.