<human>:  I would like to know how to play basic chords on a guitar.
<bot>: The best place to start if you're new to guitar is to learn the basic open position chords. These are chords that are played with no or minimal barre chords. Examples of open position chords include A, D, G, E, C, Am, Dm, Em, and Cm. For each of these chords, the best approach is to place your fingers on the correct strings and make sure you're pressing the strings down close to the fretboard. Using a pick may help make it easier to play the chords. Practice playing the chords until they sound clean and clear. They should ring out without any buzzing. It can take some practice to get the hang of it. Once you've got that down, you can start to learn more advanced chords.