Lesson 21 – Major Chord Shape Using 4 Strings

To add a little more color to your strumming, try this 4-string MAJOR shape.  Bar the first four strings (F, A, C, E); move up one fret and press down on the E-string with your middle or ring finger. Strum the first four strings.  This works for every MAJOR chord all the way up and down the fretboard. Practice moving back and forth between chords.  This pattern also works on the C-string.  Bar the last four strings (C, E, G, B); move up one fret and press down on the B-string with your middle or ring finger.  Strum the last four strings.  Here are some examples to try.

Here’s an example to try.

Try some of your favorite songs using this new Major shape!