First Position Triads for the Key of C

What do we mean by "First Position"? - What we mean is the three string versions (on the E-B-G strings) closest to the nut, of the chord set I-IV-V-vi(minor) for the key of C.

These chords are basically 3 string versions of the chords we are used to playing in the "open" position..

C - the I Chord

F - the IV Chord

G - the V Chord

Am - the vi minor (relative minor)

Sample songs in C...

Strings 1-2-3 (1st position) - Keys - C - G - D - E - A

What Note is This?

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