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Am, Dm, Em, G, C

Am, Dm Em, G, and C are the final open chords that we introduce. What makes these chords trickier than the previous ones is the fact that there are no common anchor fingers between these chords. This makes it a lot harder to perform your chord changes smoothly. Of course, there are some techniques like false anchor fingers or air changes that you can use to help you keep your chord changes smooth. These techniques are all covered within our rhythm guitar course, so feel free to check that out! 

Additionally, pay attention to the alternate way to play the G major chord. Note here that chord shapes are not fixed as the same chord can be played in many different ways. What defines a chord is the notes within the chord rather than the shape of the chord. This G major shape will also require you to mute the fifth and first string with your other fingers. It is possible to accomplish this all with your ring finger, so play around with the positioning of your finger to see what works.

Now with all of these open chords, you should be able to play almost any song. Add in some knowledge on how to use a capo, and these open chords can keep you busy for years to come. 

An additional chord you can learn at this point is F/C.

This is a temporary replacement for any F major chord you may have to play at this point. The F major is usually played with a barre technique which is what you should begin working on after mastering these chords. 

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