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How to Play an Em Chord


This lesson is part of the course Beginning Guitar with Adrianne Serna.
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Learn to play guitar from scratch and sing some of your favorite songs with simple but powerful chords and strum patterns. Includes 24 great songs to play, with chord and lyric sheets.
 
 
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How to Play an Em Chord
How to Play an Em Chord
 
Learn where to put your fingers when it’s time to play an E minor chord. All you need is two fingers to play the Em. With advice on fretting-hand finger position and how to make sure your chords ring out clearly.

 
 
 

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