Lesson #3 - Chords

Hold your hand like you're passing a baton. Note the thumb will be flat and pointing up the guitar. Also note that your fingers are tilted/angled, not perpendicular. This position gives a natural shape to your hand and also allows your hand to stretch out longer. Again the wrist of this hand is also straight if possible. An 'F' barre chord or a 'G' chord may need some angle with your wrist but the others C, D, E, etc. should allow a straight wrist. Remember, like the previous lesson, try to have the finger right behind the frets.