Open Chords
Ah …. those first few chords! It's so nice to get them under your belt and have a base for playing songs. We'll learn these open chord "families" and get rolling towards accompanying that great voice of yours!
Here's a link to a nice chord site!
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Hi ther Mr. Jackson, I love strumming these chords; music comes to my ears, but when writing a song should the lyrics come first?
Wow …. I truly believe that’s a chicken/egg decision and I’m sure each song writer has his/her own method … for me it would probably be a lyrical idea. But if you have an idea for a story in words … then play around with some chords and see if a pleasing melody pops into your head.
Mr. jackson this is a good lesson. thanks OZZY
Thank you, Jackson Mace. I appreciate all your hard work.
You bet Luiz! It’s nice to be appreciated!
I thank you very much for the cords lesson.
I'm 57, it's been 25 plus years since I've picked up a guitar, due to an injury to my left hand index finger. Decided to take up the guitar again, but left handed, more like a hobby. Been at it for over three weeks, and impressed with myself, going at it as a beginner, thats never picked up a guitar. Wanted to say thanks for the time you devote yourself to beginners.
You’re very welcome Norman!
Thanks, just what I was looking for.
You bet Ralph … enjoy!
Mr. Jackson mace .thank you for the lesson on the cords.i love it
You bet Leslie!
hi there , i love your site im looking forward to learning from you. i am just curious if you take requests for songs ,, i hav a great one that will fit right into your '' rarities'' section ,
ty for your time east coast Canada says hi !
Okay Colin ….. I’ll bite … what’s the tune?
hi there thank you for the reply ,, sorry for the delay i was out at my camp all weekend : ) im looking for a CLASSIC Dr Hook song . i would love to be able to play any one of these 3 songs ,, u can pick your favourite out of these 3 if u like any of them they are in order of importance to me : )
1 Life ain't easy
2 Everybody's makin it big but me
3 Carry me Carrie
again thanks for the reply ! im really excited to learn from you, it seams in your video's you really love what your doing ! and that helps me stay focused and learn. I love all your song choices and i cant wait to learn all them to play for my momat the campfires ! : )
Hi Mr Jackson I have just started to learn guitar coming from keyboard. Came across you on youtube glad I did things are starting to make sence now
Thank you.
You are MOST welcome Chris!
I´m from Brazil, just have found your website. I hope to learn guitar with you.
Welcome Rafael!
FIRST OF ALLL, THANKS FOR YOUR TIME TO TEACH SO MANY. I HAVE BEEN PLAYING FOR MANY YEARS. BUT HAVE SO MUCH TO LEARN STILL. I ALWAYS PLAYED RYTHEM, TILL THE LAST FEW YEARS. IF I ONLY HAD THE TOOLS THAT ARE HERE TODAY BACK THEN. BUT I AM THANKFUL FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO CARE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO. MUSIC FOR ME IS LIKE SPORTS WOULD BE FOR OUTHERS. SOON I WILL JOIN THE LIFETIME PROGRAM. HOPE ONE DAY TO SEE YOU PLAY LIVE. THANK YOU SO MUCH. CRAIG;
Thanks for the kind words Craig. Keep enjoying your music and I look forward to you joining me at song mentor. Take care be well.
I have come across only one other website that I enjoy learning from and find success and that is justinguitar.com. He is awesome, as are you. Thanks for helping make my childhood dream come true. I have wanted to learn guitar since I was a kid and now I have my first three chords down. I just gotta get switching between them faster. Again, thank you so much!
You are most welcome Mark! Great to hear that you have found some musical joy!
excellent, all i can say, thank you for your lessons…
You are most welcome Alfredo!
great job jackson easy nice slow lessons that we can understand.
Thanks Jim!
Enjoyed the 1st lesson
Can you recommend a good site to down load Guitar Cords?
You might try my site songmentor.com. There is a tab at the top that has a lot of cords listed. Not sure whether you can download or cut and paste but it is pretty thorough.
Just love your version of Cold Cold Heart, FANTASTIC. Could clarify the strumming pattern for me please. I'd love to be able to master it.
Hi Robert …. it’s a simple pick the down/up. Take care sale.songmentor.com