Here’s a little video where I emphasize striking the strings smoothly. If you are mixing melody notes or bass notes with chords, try to keep your volume and speed consistent. Strike the strings with feeling.
A common way of talking about the use of guitar chords in pop songs is called Basic Chord Theory. It is also referred to as the “1-4-5” or (in Roman numerals) “I-IV-V”. Another term you will sometimes hear is the “Nashville System”. I prefer the name “1-4-5” so that’s how I will refer to it
More strings is not necessarily better. Often it is better to focus on fewer strings when chording. This is especially the case with an electric guitar.
Using your thumb to play the strings is one way to play the guitar, but using a pick can give your playing a sharper, crisper sound. Here are some hints on using a flat pick. Check out the Free Guitar Course at muzictrain.com
