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Learning Chords in Key of E

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How to Play the Chords in this Key

How to Play E Major

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Simpler Ways to Play F# Minor

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How to Play A Major

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Simpler Ways to Play B Major

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“Open” Voicings of All Chords in this Key

Here’s a handy way to modify the A, B, F#m, G#m, and C#m — so that they all leave the thinnest two strings open. This is a great way to simplify these chords!

Open chords in the Key of E

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Song Lessons in this Key

"Sorry Not Sorry" by Demi Lovato

"They Can't See" by Michael Tyler

"Uh Huh" by Julia Michaels

"Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash

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Strum & Sing "Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin

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Strum and Sing "Free Fallin'" by Tom Petty

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Acoustic Guide to "Hey Joe" (Billy Roberts / Jimi Hendrix)

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How to Play "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by The Hollies

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"Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran

"I Walk the Line" by Johnny Cash

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First Steps with "Back in Black" by AC/DC

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"Rebel Rouser" Lead Guitar Lesson

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"Wondering Why" by Red Clay Strays

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"Mrs. Robinson" by Simon and Garfunkel

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"Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots

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"Yellow Ledbetter" by Pearl Jam

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"Melissa" by Allman Brothers Band

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"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" by Willie Nelson

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"Lola" by The Kinks

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"Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot

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"Keep 'Em on They Toes" by Brent Cobb

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"Simple Twist of Fate" (standard tuning, no capo) by Bob Dylan

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"Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin

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"Banded Clovis" by Tyler Childers

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"Freeway Time in LA County Jail" by Sublime

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"1979" by The Smashing Pumpkins

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"You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" by Bob Dylan

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"Peace of Mind" by Tyler Childers

"Angel Flight" by Radney Foster

"How I Go" by Yellowcard

"The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers

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"I've Been Everywhere" by Johnny Cash

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"Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to be Cowboys" by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson

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"Congratulations" by Post Malone

"Runnin' Down a Dream" by Tom Petty

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"High and Dry" by Radiohead

"Where Did You Sleep Last Night" by Nirvana

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Course Introduction

Must-Know Major Chords

Must-Know Minor Chords

Barre Chord Alternatives

Learning Chords by Key

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