Chord Transitions

C to Em

How to transition from a C chord to Em chord.

The C → Em transition is the same IV → vi move in the key of G or any key where you're playing an open C shape.

Chord shapes

These are the typical chord voicings for C and Em. Play all the strings for each.

CFull×oo321
EmFulloooo12

Anchor fingers: finger 2 on D string (fret 2)

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