Beginner Guitar Tutorial - How to Learn Chords Fast & Build Smoother Transitions

[@SeanK1998]

Yoooooo I’m learning and I can already tell this a cheat code

[@generalawareness101]

No, way as I didn't have to hit X they Y then triangle, and walk 3 paces and spin around before doing it.

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[@tammieschiller397]

this is THE best chord transition out! i've been learning for a year and struggled and could not get past certain issues, this cleared it all up. went back to all these basics for each chord and the new ideas for the transitions and moving at the up strum and i'm crazy improved immediately!!!! i'm so grateful, thank you!

[@MrGoldenDome]

Outstanding, no fuss, no muss, just practical wisdom that I will adhere to now. Thank you for these solid suggestions.

[@INFIDEL82AA]

Damn.... as an ACTUAL beginner, this is finger torture. Am I supposed to be building-up calluses while also learning these chords? Should I keep my fingernails cut super-close below the length of my fingers? I am so new... virgin new, I am not even certain how to hold a guitar properly, new, and I have zero music theory, not ONE single lesson from an actual person. I just picked up a guitar and told myself that I wanted to learn how to play it, just so that I know how. This is one of my favorite instruments to listen to, and I would like to know how to entertain myself. I am not looking to become a professional musician, by any means. All I want to do, is know how to play the guitar. Your videos are teaching me quite a bit. I thank you, Good Sir, for taking the time out of your day, in order to teach a perfect stranger how to understand theory and chord shapes. Thank you, so much!

[@philipchau6019]

Good luck. I learned completely from KZbin and I got pretty good I think. I’ve going back on old videos that helped me to feel nostalgic ig. But yea calluses take a while to build sometimes u just fight through the pain and keep practicing and sometimes u just have to stop. Hope u r still playing guitar is rlly fun and it has helped me make a lot of new friends that I jam with regularly. Good luck

[@louisratatoulielinson]

@@philipchau6019 dis you start at chords first?

[@philipchau6019]

@@louisratatoulielinson yea I didn’t start soloing until 3 or 4 months in

[@mrsvendel9189]

I'm also a beginner but I can assure you your fingers will build callus

[@yadsewnde]

I love how trained hands can make an instrument sing beautifully. Such simple and complex machines

[@XxSylasxX]

3rd day I’ve ever touched a guitar. Figured I’d focus on learning the controls (basics) before learning a song without knowing what any of the chords/notes were called. I think this video will definitely help although my fingers are killing me. Thanks man!

[@digitalgravity3563]

I hope this helps me.I just regret learning it in senior HS and then just stopped when I graduated because of college.

[@ryanbright7496]

Very best chord change video on the Internet.

[@swiftlessons]

+Ryan Bright Hey thanks for the good marks, glad you're enjoying this lesson. Much more to come. -Rob

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+Ryan Bright agreed and subscribed

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[@jpalmi]

Nice instruction. currently I get frustrated when I try practicing a chord, then move to another chord, and then struggle to remember the original chord.. I create the inability to memorize by getting frustrated and ultimately neglect picking the guitar up to practice when I should :( I'm going to try this.. and hopefully it'll work better for me. excellent lesson.. thank you.

[@mtballard4044]

How did you get on?

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[@wakonalds3469]

So I’m about a week in and I’ve been having trouble. This video took me from struggling to on the right track and I really appreciate it

[@edituniverse4679]

Never thought I could find something this useful on KZbin. I guess, learning guitar in quarantine will change me for good...

[@sugandhiyamary9581]

Me toooooooo

[@charmeedawngupit4712]

Sameee

[@levikemp]

I play piano and have always wanted to learn guitar. I've learned the chords before but I never could get fast enough for the transitions. The literal lightbulb moment I had when you said play the open chord! Thank you so much!

[@adamnixon2886]

I am re-learning after a 5+ year break. And even though I was a song writer I played by ear and by mental visual memory of chords and scales. Which held me back. So this time I am starting by memorizing chords and notes and scales the way you're supposed to. This video was very digestible and helped a lot. Cheers!

[@Joey-Jett]

This may be a bit extreme but since I took up acting (and having phenomenally terrible memory) I found that repeating each part 50 times helped solidify it. In the Army, self discipline was taught by being told to do 50 push-ups and any that weren't correct didn't count, because cheating yourself or being "too" kind yourself didn't accumulate dramatic progress. Now, I've been blending both of those techniques to your lessons and although it's taken a few hours, I can transition quickly and cleanly to the F chord from anywhere. I used a metronome at 75bpm and counted "1" muscle memory repetition (out of 50) after 10 metronome clicks, then rested and stretched my fingers for 10 more clicks. I ended up doing that 1500 times with a break after every 100. My fingers are a little sore, but every time I came back after a break I was more quickly able to snap immediately into place. I plan on doing this for a week straight with a different chord each day after doing 10 repetitions with the chord(s) I learned the day(s) before to keep them fresh before I start learning some songs. Long story short, these exercises work tremendously and I can't thank you enough for helping me find an effective practice regiment.

[@Pnccrmr]

My favorite guitar teacher. I've learned how to play acoustic guitar thanks to him. He is the best.

[@swiftlessons]

+Johanna Gustafsson Thank you Johanna, means a lot. I promise, many more vids are on the way!

[@warmachine2858]

Duuuuuuude your video is extremely helpful I barely picked up a guitar since ive always wanted to learn and when I started seeing how chords are for the first time I was like oh god! but your video is literally making it soooooo much easier! Thank you

[@giraffepowa5831]

Duuude you explained it in a way where I was able to understand, thank you :) I am a slow learner and have to watch and do things 20-30 times usually before it clicks. But I was able to learn these in a day :) you’re awesome

[@cale_lotus]

these are really some cheat codes, i wish i watched this when i watched this when i first started guitar

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks Caleb, I’m so glad to hear you are making progress with this lesson. Please consider sharing. Many more are on the way. Be well! -Rob

[@TonyTone84]

bravo man! one of the best "for beginner" videos i've ever seen. The tempo of your teaching really made it easier to absorb what you were saying. Keep up the good work.

[@parijat77]

Great tips, Rob. Best so far in KZbin!!

[@tonmoykhan7440]

Brooo. Believe me I used to get frustrated while learning guitar and now you just made things a lot easier. Thanks a lot❤️

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[@louisratatoulielinson]

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[@maddogm9100]

After that ad I was gonna skip this video but turns out this was the best video for beginners I needed this thank you

[@mrjaek5083]

Sweet! Jumped into electric guitar and picked up a lead/solo play style fairly quickly, but never developed chords and rhythm that much. Looking forward to hammering down in this! Thanks broski!

[@1smilesalot]

You are amazing! Thanks for all your videos and all you do, don't stop!!!

[@swiftlessons]

I'll definitely keep them coming, thanks for the motivation!

[@vrishankmehta8942]

U r awesome plz dont stop making videos

[@julialewis6843]

Wow, I was just yesterday looking at your past videos trying to learn the guitar... this helped me so much! I hope I can end up playing as well as you, thank you!

[@swiftlessons]

Hey Julia, thanks for watching my videos! Congrats on the new hobby. If you are consistent in your practice and remain patient, you will make fantastic progress. Most importantly, have fun!

[@zildjian428]

I'm glad you're still putting videos out there for us. You're a lot better at explaining and being patient, opposed to some other channels. I hope to see more vids! thanks

[@swiftlessons]

+Trevor Albright Hey thanks so much. I've slowed down a little these past couple months do to personal issues. I'm happy to be moving to a new studio, where I can focus on my work. Check back in the next few weeks, as I will be much more active. -Rob

[@amitJadoo]

open string tip towards the end was so relatable!! Thanks so much for bringing this up.

[@Majhib0y]

Thanks man !!! Learned four chords within half day. helped me very much

[@PradeepDas007]

Bad Thing: I didn't knew there was someone as awesome as you on KZbin. Good Thing: I know now. I *Subscribed*

[@melvinschrute9617]

Thank you so much, I'm just beginning and for me the hardest thing is to transition but this video is very helpful. Subscribed!

[@paschallaurence6276]

You are an excellent teacher

[@JulesBelliot]

So greatul for your simple approach I'm inspired by your simple lesson

[@dawnmariemartinsoncordes1652]

I have to say, I have searched for many videos on learning chord's, etc. this is the best. thank you and keep them coming👌

[@michaelbell5238]

First of all. Thank you! I am literally a day 1 beginner & second of all. I can understand this! 3rd of all. You make it enjoyable, as well as slow & easy to follow along. Now last of all. I think i need to look up how to tune this electric guitar. Because it sounded no where near the way yours does. Although, i think yours is an accoustic. Even so? I still learned my first stuff on any type of guitar. 💜✌🏽

[@idk-sp4po]

Playing about a month or two now. This helps me a lot to fix my slow finger.

[@MiguelAlvarez-ty1jt]

i know nothing about playing guitar, this opened my eyes and helped a bunch. thanks.

[@raidrums]

This made me realize why I haven't been able to advance thanks so much you are an amazing teacher!!

[@bryanjamespolicarpio9130]

thanks for that tutorial i hope this is help me so much

[@swiftlessons]

+bryan james policarpio as long as you’re putting the hours in, you’ll improve. These tips provide shortcuts to help you maximize your practice time. Keep me posted on your progress and have fun. -Rob

[@ashutoshrai7864]

The best chord learning tutorial online! Looking forward to other tutorials as well

[@stvn2014]

Heartfelt thanks for this excellent video.

[@current3109]

Been playing for three years, finally learning what I should have years ago😭

[@naveenrajendran7419]

just got a guitar! I'm gonna try this today! thanks for the video :)

[@girivijay2085]

Really worth. Video for beginners

[@heathp4601]

what an awesome lessen bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@XxSylasxX]

Just wanted to update. I commented the other day saying it was my 3rd day using a guitar. After having several issues with hitting chords, I did a lot of research and took some measurements.. my guitar has never been setup and I need to shave 2.5mm off the saddle because the action was 1.25mm over normal an acoustic.

[@ezra.g4354]

It was very helpful class thanks you

[@day6atemywallet78]

This is the best tutorial ever! I’m actually learning 😂

[@xChAoSiNHeAvEn]

Bro! Underrated approach, ty sir

[@eric.bowden]

Never disappoints, great job as always.

[@swiftlessons]

+Its Cherry Thank you for watching, this lack of activity has been a real downer. I can't wait to post my lessons for March. Keep checking in! -Rob

[@eric.bowden]

+swiftlessons Sounds Good

[@ChiTherapie]

I just started a few weeks ago playing guitar. Have all the time in the world to practice. And this helps a lot. I even dream this chords now ha ha ha Thanks so much buddy. You got an extra FAN

[@swiftlessons]

+Rob Tol So glad to have you as a fan Rob. Thanks for taking the time to reach out and share positive feedback. Many more lessons are on the way, it's awesome that you'll have the time to practice. Be well. -Rob

[@eideardpeschak7546]

Awesome tutorial!

[@AkkarinVelan]

One of the greatest lesson and tips I've seen. Thank you so much for this and please keep up!

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Very helpful tips especially on chord transitions.

[@aaronsubba7742]

Great video sir☺

[@tammieschiller397]

what i am still finding difficult is getting there and maintaining the finger position quickly in the context and strumming at the same time, especially the d chord and i do not know why this one has been my nemesis. i have been doing chords since june 2020 and ive learned many songs, but smooth transition perfectly of all chords i do not have yet and i am going to go back to basics of using this video to begin again and practice, i can do these well, my mind and muscle seems to remember, it's just the transition part in time where i slip up

[@Diana-sl6ly]

Thank you Rob for the tips! I am actually learning your guitar tutorial on "take me to church by hozier" but I find it difficult to master the bar chords😅 you helped me a lot. Thank you! You're the best teacher ever!

[@swiftlessons]

My pleasure +Diana Talpa, Take Me to Church is a great intro to barre chords, stick with it!

[@Diana-sl6ly]

I will for sure!

[@canasale]

Such of clear video... Tks!

[@hatemmostafa7130]

Thank you , this helped me a lot

[@CroBarBrothers]

This is usefull stuff ,noone on youtube explains it better then you ,you deserve way more subs dude ,keep up the good work im playing only 2 days but from this video i learned so much ,thank you

[@ayrabutt4866]

Gonna learn this today. Amazing video!

[@kaushalyagautam7462]

excellent

[@x3gaming664]

Pickd up guitar as a mental take away, looking for somthing that would help, found it here!

[@reborninchrist8074]

This is very useful 🌟 thanks ♥

[@elieriachy7529]

The most amazing way to learn chords Thanks for the video

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Your video lesson made so happy, thank you so much hope you doing alright after 6 years from upload Cheers

[@fivebyfivesound]

Great lesson! Most varied methods for developing motor memory around chords that I've seen browsing online. Thanks!

[@weeyisidian143]

I buy a beginner guitar with this ...hug you are amazing teacher ...!

[@zaynahfairoozi491]

I wish I could learn from you face to face. This video is very helpful though.

[@swiftlessons]

Hey thanks for the positive feedback Zaynah. So glad this video has been helpful. I defintiely recommend you join my Patreon.com/swiftlessons page, the PDF study guides you will find there will make a big difference in your progress. Keep me posted on your practice and let me know if you have any questions. Be well. -Rob

[@zaynahfairoozi491]

swiftlessons okay thank you so much!! :D

[@KaranShah731]

Tip #4 is the most helpful one

[@meinhendl]

great teacher !thank you !

[@matthewparker7111]

I love these tips and tricks!

[@sonjamalobabic7365]

Super helpful as I'm beginner thanks

[@charlesfrancisco6769]

Terrific lesson and teacher

[@swiftlessons]

+Charles Francisco I appreciate that Charles, hope you practice is going well. I'll be back with more in the second week of March. Thanks for watching! -Rob

[@nenfotjohn286]

Great lesson

[@prophethabakkuk3904]

It's so very nice and easy.

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Nice teaching guitar 🎸

[@buingocloc7481]

best video! thank you

[@rileysmith9674]

great tips thanks

[@karsonho3779]

very good tutorial ,thanks!

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Practice is the biggest weapon

[@dankydude420]

just what iv been searching for!

[@swiftlessons]

+Daay Trip Excellent, happy to be there! -Rob

[@TariqSummoned]

Sir, this tutorial was the one I've been looking for. Love from Bangladesh

[@balrammarshettiwar971]

really very helpful..... thanks for this video

[@dawnmariemartinsoncordes1652]

awesome swiftlessons

[@faithjohn4343]

Thank you so much bro it helps me alot now ican do g minor

[@claudeoliver9437]

Thank you for the tuturial

[@khusboalam8581]

This video is soo freaking helpful!!!😍 Best best best video for learning chords!!!👌🏻Thanks isn't really enough to express how greatful I am!!❤️

[@ryanbright7496]

Haven't tried it yet, but it seems very practical.

[@janettelaguerta4095]

thank you for this great video tutorial,now I finally get the strum and change chord,...you're a very good teacher☺

[@swiftlessons]

+Janette Laguerta Thank you Janette, it's kind of you to write in with some positive feedback. Have a great couple weeks of progress. I'll be back to teaching very soon. -Rob

[@ezsslotha9787]

U r a good teacher

[@ArielloMusic]

Even at an intermediate level, I can see, those are some exact words of a sage playing a beautiful instrument... Individuality in fingers you revolutionized my way of practicing! Thanks

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Bill and Teds excellent guitar lesson

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Incredibly useful 😍

[@hunterjab06]

I'm starting to learn chords and all I can say is my fingers arnt having a good time

[@roshanghatkar3760]

wow great !! thanks for such great tutorial :)

[@swiftlessons]

Always a pleasure Roshan! Many more are on the way both here and via Patreon.com/Swiftlessons. Enjoy your practice. -Rob

[@samiisk-xj4zv]

Thank you very much! This is what I needed, keep up the good work :)

[@swiftlessons]

+Fate Games Glad to be there! Many more lessons are in the works. -Rob

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You are awesome just subscribed!