So you need to a chord but do not know the shape of the chord. Well, something to remember is that every chord comes from another chord. In the guitar, evey chord shape comes from some other parent shape (if we could call it like that for a minute).
A good place to start is to know at least one minor chord and one major chord.
The next thing is to memorize in which string of that shape particularly you find the root (or tonic --which is the name of the chord). For example, an open A major chord in root position will take on a bar across the 4, 3, and 2 strings, with all three strings having a bar across the second fret.
The simple idea is to memorize this shape; in the exampme above of the A major chord, forget about the open A string since it won't apply in this technique, and don't play the first string either. Now move that bar shape that's usually made with your index finger across the neck. The note on the 3rd string will give you the root or tonic or chord name (all these names mean the same thing!!!!).
So there you have it. This very simple shape will get you playing any major chord you need. Lower the 2nd string half a step and you will turn that same chord into a minor one.
Simple technique to have under your fingers!
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