What you will learn?
How to play classical guitar notes for kids and classical guitar scales for kids
All the fundamental techniques of classical guitar playing including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique for using rest stroke
Basic classical guitar theory for kids on how to read music including note values, rests and time signatures
Classical guitar tips for kids that every child should know when learning classical guitar
Shortcuts for how to learn classical guitar fast by getting the most from classical guitar practice sessions
About this course
Perfect for parents or teachers guiding young beginner classical guitar players.
Designed to teach the young beginner guitar with classical approach from the start. Includes many pieces that demonstrate the use of crotchets, minims, semibreves, the anacrusis etc. Learn correct posture, how to hold the guitar, correct right and left hand positions and the rest stroke. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like The Half Rest, while developing rhythm, coordination, and musical expression.
Introduces classical guitar basics for early learners, covering posture, hand placement, and essential note concepts on the first and second strings.
This course in a printable PDF format
Techniques for comfortable and accurate guitar playing cover hand positioning, body alignment, and finger placement.
Introduces fundamental components of a guitar, including neck, body, strings, tuning pegs, frets, and bridge.
Introduces the notes of the standard guitar tuning (EADGBE) with a mnemonic device for remembering note order.
Introduces letter names for the right hand (p-i-m-a) along with a mnemonic device for memorization.
Proper right-hand positioning and thumb placement are developed for effective guitar playing.
Alternating Rest Stroke: Covers smooth string-to-string transitions using this essential guitar playing technique.
Covers fundamental techniques for playing simple melodies using open strings, emphasizing right-hand control and finger positioning.
Finger placement and fingernail management techniques for playing with the left hand are introduced.
Introduces the three-four time signature, dotted half notes, and counting techniques, featuring exercises and a classical piece by Beethoven.
Introduces the concepts of quarter and half rests in music, covering their timing and notation on the staff.
Introduces the concept of lead-in notes and anacrusis, enabling recognition and playing of incomplete first bars in music.
Music structure and terminology explored, including anacrusis, composers, tempo, and waltz.
