Lesson 22 – Major Chord Shapes Using 5 and 6 Strings

To add a little more color to your strumming, try this 5-string Major shape on the 2^nd fret (G Major).  Bar the strings on the 2^nd fret; move up one fret and press down on the E-string with your MIDDLE finger; move up two frets and press down on the G-string with your RING finger.  Strum the top 5 strings. This works for every MAJOR chord all the way up and down the fretboard. Practice moving back and forth between chords. 

Here’s an example to try:

To add even more color to your strumming, try this 6-string Major shape.  Bar all six strings (F, A, C, E, G, B) on the 2^nd fret; move up one fret and press down on the E-string with your middle finger and the B-string with your ring finger.  Move up two frets and press down on the G-string with your pinky finger.  Strum all six strings. This works for every MAJOR chord all the way up and down the fretboard. Practice moving back and forth between chords. 

Here’s an example to try:

Try some other Major chords using these shapes!