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Between the musical staff and the tablature are chord charts. These chord charts show you the chord progression of the song. The chord progression can be used by other
musicians who are playing along with you, or you can use the chord progression when singing and playing at the same time. The chord charts provide a sort of snapshot of what
strings you should be holding down for a chord: each horizontal line represents a fret and each vertical line represents a string (the 1st string is on the right side). The D
chord is played open, the G chord only requires you to hold down the 2nd string at the 1st fret, and the A chord just requires you to hold down the 1st string at the first
fret. These are only partial chords since part of the time you’re only playing two of the three notes required for a full major chord, but it works fine when you get a
good rhythm going with your right hand.
Also in the melody arrangements are the lyrics to usually the first verse and chorus of a song. This helps you learn the song more quickly. The lyrics are not included in other
arrangements since you ordinarily would not be singing while playing those arrangements.
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