Guitar choord basics

To play the G Major Chord:
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Put the middle finger on the third fret, sixth string
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Put the index finger on the second fret, and fifth string
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Put the finger on the third fret and first string.
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Now strum the strings quickly.
To play the G Major chord you can use a number of different fingerings, though the one described above is simplest for beginning guitar players.
To play the C Major chord:
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Put the third finger on the fifth string and the third fret.
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Put the second finger on the fourth string and the second fret.
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Put the first finger on the second string and first fret. Make sure you do NOT strum the sixth string and strum the bottom.
To play the E Major Chord:
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Put the middle finger on the second fret and fifth string
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Put the ring finger on the second fret and fourth string
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Put the index finger on the first fret and third string.
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Now strum the string quickly.
E Major is the best known of the chords because it is found in the most memorable rock and blues songs. Remember not to worry if the notes don’t sound right or if they sound muffled. If you practice, you will be able to press down the right notes on the right strings.
To play the D Major chord:
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Put the index finger on the second fret and third string
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Put the ring finger on third fret and second string.
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Put the middle finger on the second fret and first string.
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Begin with the fourth string and play the notes quickly. You will not play the fifth of sixth strings.
The D chord is the hardest for beginning guitarists. This chord is that hardest one to make sound correctly. But again, with practice you should not have any problems.