Consider these tabs as a 'quick fix' entry into solo lead playing. Study of the above notes will open your playing to the styles of many guitarists. Alternative explanation 2. Chord Families Chord Families are constructed from notes of the major scale. Useful aid for rhythm guitarists.
Numbers correspond to notes of the relevant Major scale.
This arrangement of the twelve notes of the Chromatic Scale is a useful aid to finding the three basic chords of a song in any key. Select the letter of the required key. The letter to the immediate left will be the second basic chord. The letter to the right will be the third basic chord. The further away from the fret you place finger, the harder you need to press on string to obtain a clean note without fret buzz.