Guitar Chords

E Major Linear Chord Scale

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When guitar chords are played in ascending and descending order (alphabetically) and in a key (diatonically), we call this a chord scale. We are playing chords, as we would play a scale.

E Major Chord Scale on a Fretboard Layout

guitar chords, e major linear chord scale played on 5 4 3 strings, with 6 2 and 1 open, e major, f sharp minor, g sharp minor, a major, b major, c sharp major, d sharp diminished, e major

What are lines connecting the dots?

They are the tones you will simultaneously fret. They alternate black, white, black, etc. for visual help.

Why the lower case Roman Numerals? And that little circle?

Lower case Roman Numerals, alone, mean minor chords
Per usual, a little m means minor (m)
The little circle (degree) sign means diminished

E Major Chord Scale in Tablature

Fingerings

First try 2nd finger on 5th string, 3rd finger on 4th, and 1st on 3rd string.
Then try using 3 & 4 fingers for the 'block' - the 5 and 4 strings, and alternate 2's (for Majors) and 1's (for minors).

Fingerpick or Pick on every chord

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Memorize

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