Beginner Guitar Chords (CAGED)

These 15 basic beginner guitar chords for acoustic and electric guitar are the chords everyone learns to play first. Also known as the C-A-G-E-D chords.

While these chords are considered basic, fact is, everyone uses them all the time... even the pros.

They are great chords and give a great sound because of the open strings. The open strings create a jangle not available with bar chords played further along the neck.

This 'open-string' sound is unique to guitar and is one of it's best features.

Click here for a FREE CAGED guitar chords chart PDF

Tips for learning the basic guitar chords

These basic guitar chords are suitable for beginners because they train each of your fretting fingers to work independently - AND - as a coordinated unit. They also help strengthen the fingers and prepare them for the more difficult bar chords.

Also learn why and how to learn chords in groups instead of one at a time. This will make learning songs a whole lot faster and easier...

...Understanding how chords work together this way will literally save you years of frustration and confusion. These inside secrets are very powerful. Learn them!

You'll find all the information and knowledge you need in Guitar Chord Secrets, my free ebook with videos and backing tracks.