There are beginner guitar songs for a good reason. Most potential guitarists don’t have the finger strength and flexibility to play more complicated songs when they are just starting to learn this great pastime.

For those new to the fun, it’s probably best to spend as much time as needed to master just a few chords. Someone more experienced, who has built up strength in the fingers, will also have put more knowledge about chords and chord progressions in the memory bank.

This process begins with getting a good, but inexpensive guitar. Don’t spend far too much for a professional instrument, only to discover that you aren’t as interested as you thought you’d be. A good shopping tip could be: gets what fits the hands and the budget, but make sure to spend enough that the instrument will be easy to play.

Basic guitar chords are easy to play on any instrument, except those that have strings far above the neck. It’s also true that younger people and children will struggle with reaching the correct position for some chords and strumming techniques if the guitar is too large. This is one of the problems that may be avoided by asking someone at your local music store.

Once you find the guitar that is right for you, you are ready to start taking some online guitar lessons that will teach you chords from the very basics.

But if the instrument and size of the hands isn’t a problem, there are plenty of Web sites that offer great beginner guitar songs, as well as chord lists, printable sheets and small posters of chord positions etc.

There are literally millions of places to go online. These sites will have, for example, relatively easy songs in a planned series, with chords diagrammed next to the lyrics.

During these simple lessons, the guitarist will probably be able to pick up some musical theory and some ideas on the best technique for playing rhythm guitar with a pick, finger-picking and so on.

Basic guitar chords are those generally played on the first three frets of the guitar, usually using three fingers (occasionally four). Some of the chord positions that have been used for years with standard guitar tuning are G, C, D, D7, A and E. [Standard tuning for a six-string guitar has the smallest string as E, then B, G, D, A, and E.

All of these details are available in some of the level 1 music books available at the guitar store or music store. The same information is found on one of the thousands of Web sites devoted to getting people started on guitar. If there is a drawback to online guitar lessons it would be the lack of personal contact with the man or woman who put the lessons together.

However, some teachers and experienced guitarists include video that can be viewed online or purchased in DVD form. This bridges one of the gaps with Web-based guitar instruction. Most people find that works very well, but you have to be a disciplined self-starter to do it.

Beginner guitar songs can range from hits by classic bands such as The Beatles and Bob Marley, or Johnny Cash (for the country/folk fans). With any of these methods, whether they are free or cost several dollars, the key is to find one that suits a person’s style and is fun to work with.

Basic guitar chords are usually no fun if all the player can do is strum the chord by itself, then move on to another finger arrangement. The enjoyment comes from knowing several related chords that work in a favorite song.

So, whether you learn on your own from a book bought at the corner store, work with another, more experienced guitarist, or take online guitar lessons, remember that music and guitar playing are amazing and enjoyable things. Have fun!