There are a few basic chords that show up in a good majority of songs over the years. These are the basic chords that every beginner must learn. Learning The Basic ChordsThere is a challenge that all inspiring guitar players face and that is having to learn the basic guitar chords. One might ask why it’s important to learn the guitar chords. Guitar chords are what  form the songs, especially when dealing with rock and pop genres. They provide harmony to both the melody and instrumental solos of the songs. If you think back to some of the older songs like, “Back in Black,” by AC/DC or “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” by The Who’s, it is the rhythm that makes them memorable. The rhythm is a result of playing guitar chords. The really great thing about learning guitar chords is that once you know between ten and fifteen chords you can play thousands of songs. First of all it’s important to know what a chord is. A chord is three or more different musical notes played together. When referring to playing a guitar, it would be strumming or plucking at least three strings at once. This will sound three or more notes depending on how many strings are used. A guitar normally has six strings so the greatest number of notes you can play in a chord would be six. There are three basic groups that all chords fall into depending on the structure of the chord. These groups are: Major, Minor, and Seventh. All three of these groups has a unique sound. The major chords have a very complete and stable sound. Minor chords give you a feeling of sadness or depressed mood whereas the Seventh chords have a more incomplete sound and are more upbeat. If you go looking for a list of  “basic guitar chords” you will not find one. This is because not everyone agrees on how many there are. They do agree that every guitar player must master guitar chords, it’s just a difference in number. Some believe that there are only 8 chords while others think there are 18. These simple guitar chords are used in all types of musical genre. It does not matter whether you are just starting out or have been playing for years you need to know these basic chords in order to successfully play the guitar. If you learn to play guitar chords then you will have the basic tools and the skills you need to play songs. Now, you might be asking yourself, what are the basic guitar chords that I need to learn. Well, they include four common keys, A, G, C and D and the major and minor chords for each. The chords are played as “open chords,”. An open chord is where at least one string in the chord is not fretted or pressed down using one of your fingers. These chords are easier to learn and play than other chords like Barre chords or more complex chords that require you to go higher up on the neck of the guitar. There is a basic list of major and minor chords and they are as follows:A Major (A), A Minor (Am), C, D, Dm, E, Em, F and GThe best way to learn these chords is by keys or as a chord family.   These can all be put together into what is called chord sequences, which is what you use to create songs. This method is a lot funner and useful than just making a list of guitar chords to learn and memorizing them. The chords that are grouped by family or key are:A Family (Key of A): A, D, ED Family (Key of D): D, Em, G, AG Family (Key of G): G, Am, C, D, EmC Family (Key of C): C, Dm, Em, F, GHere are some tips to help you with learning the basic chords of the guitar:1. Choose one chord family and stick with it until mastered. By doing this you can actually start playing right away and you get a quicker feeling of accomplishment. 2. Make sure that you have a chord chart with you. This chart will provide you with a diagram so you can make sure your fingers are in the correct positions. 3. Pick an easy song and learn the chords for that song first. Many of the songs out there only use three chords and by doing this you can put your new skills to work immediately. 4. Make sure that your guitar is tuned. Ensure that each string sounds the way that it should and also that you are only hitting the strings that should be played. 5. Practice makes perfect. You need to practice every day. Practice going from one chord to another and try to do it faster every time. 6. Learn the basic chords before going on to the harder ones. Start off slow and work your way up. 7. Once you have the basics done move onto the minor and seventh chords. 8. Don’t forget to have fun with the new skills you now have. Use the chords to play several different songs that you know well and show them off to your friends and family.

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I want to take guitar lessons and i want to learn rock, but the only thing i have found so far is Beginning Blues Guitar and Bass. Here is the caption
“Learn blues guitar or bass. Beginning guitar and bass skills will be presented in the entertaining framework of learning the blues form. Instruction includes music notable, sight-reading and ensemble playing with detailed instruction on technique by physical example and printed materials. Stylistic examples provided by in structor and by readings. Because blues is the foundation of american jazz, rock and ethnic form,skills acquired in this class will provide students with a foundation for further study. All ages welcome. No experience required.”
So should i take it or look around for rock lessons?

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Rarely is there an easy way to do anything and when you learn to play guitar is no different. You still have to put in a lot of practice. Learning has no commitment and dedication, as a wise woman told me: 'If you have the desire can learn the skill. Very wise words, I am sure you will agree. The thing is to learn to play any musical instrument is one never stops learning. There is always something more you can learn if you want. So if you have the will to continue reading lists below are some tips to help you learn the guitar and give some ideas on how to structure their practice sessions. – Think about the additional resources that could help you learn the guitar. If you use books and CDs, a look at what the Internet is changing the method of learning may be the thing to accelerate their learning guitar. You can also take guitar lessons on DVD-Learn more about the mechanics of the guitar and how it produces sound. In addition, you may begin to learn music theory. Gain better understanding of the theory behind the music and know the intricacies of the guitar, sure to help you learn and lead guitar. – Once you are familiar with all parts of the guitar that you can then start to practice playing chords. It is important at this stage to walk before running. You have to start with basic chords and gradually upward. Jump directly to the chords too late will only lessen their confidence. If you have already begun practice more advanced chords. Concentrate on one at a time and keep practicing regularly. – Once you have mastered playing the string, look for songs that contain the string you have been learning. This will enhance their learning and gain confidence. Learning something new will fill you with confidence and this is best if you can have if you want to learn and lead guitar. – Now you can repeat this process. Learn more chords and find songs that use chords. Doing this will make you see what progress you have made. As your repertoire of chords that are increasing their repertoire of songs. After a while, you will be able to create your own songs using the chords you have learned. – It is more beneficial for you to regular amounts of time shorter than it is to not spend hours a day and then at all for the coming days. You need to keep reminding yourself of what you've learned, if you want to remember it. For example, the practice of the same string the next day, then the week after and two weeks after that. You can do this as long as you want, but remember it is quality not quantity that counts!

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