Anticipating the change involves thinking about the next chord while you're playing the chord before it, rather than waiting until you've finished playing one chord and looking at what follows it.

Those major chords have a ‘happy’ vibe, which is great for bright, upbeat music, but they can at times sound a bit too basic. The edgier sound of these chords is ideal for blues, blues-rock and funk.

If you're new to the guitar but want to play some fun rock songs, look no further. Here are 10 easy songs from Nirvana, U2, Weezer, Green Day, and more.