Major Root Shapes

Now that you know the chord shapes, be sure you can identify where the roots are. And play just the roots as you connect the shapes up and down the neck.

Pattern 1 (C-form Roots)

Roots Major Pattern 1

Pattern 2 (A-form Roots)

Roots Major Pattern 2

Pattern 3 (G-form Roots)

Roots Major Pattern 3

Pattern 4 (E-form Roots)

Roots Major Pattern 4

Pattern 5 (D-form Roots)

Roots Major Pattern 5

All Roots Linked

Roots Major Linked

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