Re: Major Chord Shapes
Nicely done. Clear, straightforward, good diagrams - easy to understand.
I would add two variations, perhaps, or here are how I play two of these.
While I get your C shape, I find that hard to play, especially the root on the G string. I'll play 5230, sometimes, though it lacks the V tone, and also won't barre. What I do most of the time is 0233, which does barre easily, so for D that's 2455. You kind of hint at that in Shape 7. In fact, if you combine Shapes 2 and 7, you've got this. (I use the related 7th chord a lot - for D7, 2435 - even if it doesn't have the root, so file that away for when you get to those chords.)
Similarly, the D shape is hard (for me) to barre. I love the way the 2002 rings, but I can't bring that up the neck. That's why I use the E shape, Shape 5. BTW, your diagram for this shape is actually an F chord. You might want to shift that down a fret, even though you do say as much in the text.
All in all, you're off to a great start!
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