Lesson 34 – Second Inversion Major Chord Pattern

Reference guide for MAJOR Chords with the root in the THIRD and located on the E-String

Major Chords starting on the C-String and ending on the G-String

Note: This fingering pattern can be used up and down the fretboard.  Simply locate the chord’s root note on the E-String. To play a F#-Major chord, place your POINTER finger on the 1st fret of the C-string; your MIDDLE or RING finger on the 2nd fret of the E-string; and your PINKY finger on the 3rd fret of the G-string.  Practice moving back and forth between chords.

Here are some examples: