Welcome to the eighth video in the Rhythm Guitar Quick-Start Series. So far this series has covered power chords, bar chords, and how to move them around the fretboard in chord progressions. However, no rhythm guitar series would be complete without covering the most popular open chords.

These open chords go by the same name as some bar chords, but they can sound quite different. As the video shows, the G bar chord and the open G chord both have distinctly different sounds. With that in mind, it's important to learn how to play both. The open chords you will be learning are: G major, C major, D major, E major, E minor, A major, and A minor. Plus you'll be reviewing B and F bar chords as they are often used along side open chords.

1. How To Play Rhythm Guitar
2. How To Play Power Chords
3. How To Use Power Chords
4. How To Play Bar Chords
5. Major Bar Chord Shapes
6. Minor Bar Chord Shapes
7. Common Chord Progressions
8. How To Play Open Chords
9. Essential Strumming Patterns
10. Developing Timing And Feel
11. Dynamic Strumming Tips
12. Next Steps For Rhythm Guitar

These rhythm guitar lessons are essential for guitarists interested in playing popular songs, jamming with friends, or even performing live music. It doesn’t matter if you play acoustic guitar or electric guitar - the lessons apply equally to both.

You’ll learn how to play power chords, how to use power chords, how to play bar chords, major bar chord shapes, minor bar chord shapes, common chord progressions, how to play open chords, essential strumming patterns, how to develop timing and feel, and dynamic strumming tips.