Complete Acoustic Guitar

Covers fundamental techniques for acoustic guitar, including left-hand methods, chord progressions, and rhythm patterns.

Bar chords, advanced rhythms, fingerpicking techniques, and solos are covered.

Electronic tuners' applications in guitar tuning and musicianship enhancement.

Reads guitar tablature, a visual notation system showing note positions on the fretboard.

Tablature symbols are introduced for hammer-on, pull-off, slide, vibrato, bend, and reverse bend guitar techniques.

Introduces techniques for reading and utilizing chord diagrams to grasp guitar chord fingerings.

Introduces left-hand fingering techniques, featuring black dots, white numbers, and symbols for barred and dampened strings.

Introduces notation symbols for rhythm, covering half notes, quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes with illustrative examples.

Nylon string acoustic guitars are characterized by warm tones, soft action, and ease of playability, making them suitable for beginners.

Nylon string guitar setup covers types of strings and proper fitting techniques for optimal playability.

Steel string acoustic guitars feature a distinctive shape and characteristics, differing from classical guitars in key ways.

Tuning and fitting techniques for steel string guitars cover various string types, gauges, and winding methods.

Comfortable seating techniques for effective guitar playing.

Plectrum technique covers thumb placement and finger curvature principles for precise playing.

Proper guitar arm positioning helps prevent discomfort while playing and enhances technique.

Covers basic techniques for assigning numbers to fingers on the left hand.

Correct hand positioning is covered, including proper finger placement on fretboard tips and thumb alignment.

Proper right-hand positioning for comfortable playing and improved speed is developed through exercises and techniques.

Develops the fundamental skills needed for effective guitar picking.

Troubleshooting techniques for accurate guitar playing cover common issues and solutions.

Optimal guitar playing relies on proper tuning to produce clear and resonant sound.

The C Major Chord is covered, along with fundamental strumming techniques.

Dominant seventh chords, their symbols, and fingerings are covered, along with half-note strum patterns.

Recognizes and plays different chord progressions, analyzing sequence structures and durations.

Rhythm patterns for consistent strumming are covered, focusing on fundamental concepts.

Introduces techniques for playing open chords with rich, full sound without relying on finger placement at the fret.

D and D7 chord shapes and playing techniques for guitar are covered.

The pivot finger technique is applied to facilitate smooth transitions between C and D7 chords.

Technique covers switching between G and D7 chords with smooth fingerwork.

Eighth note rhythms combine down and up strums in a single beat.

Introduces eighth note rhythm patterns and applies them to chord progressions using examples with guitar chords such as G and E7.

Introduces fundamental Folk and Country chord progressions, including how common chord sequences function together.

Covers a popular 16-bar folk progression, examining variations and adapting it to various keys.

Variations of the 16-bar folk progression covered, featuring chord substitutions and rhythmic patterns.

Covers an eight-bar Folk progression and its applications in various keys.

The Country progression, a 16-bar sequence, covers fundamental chords and variations.

Covers the eight-bar Country progression and its variations, including uses of V7 chords.

Fundamental blues chord progressions include characteristic patterns and structures shaping the genre's distinct sound.

The 12-bar blues progression is explored, covering its versatility and application in different keys.

Covers variations of the 12 Bar Blues progression, including inserting the V chord in the 12th bar and using seventh chords for a bluesy sound.

The 12-bar blues progression is introduced and its applications explored through analysis of popular blues songs.

Covers fundamental rhythm techniques used in Blues music, focusing on core patterns that shape the genre.

Triplet rhythms are applied to 12-bar blues progressions, with opportunities for experimentation and variation.

Introduces minor chord theory, covering chord symbols, shapes, and practical playing examples for A, D, E, and B minor.

Introduces six fundamental time rhythms and demonstrates how to incorporate them into a chord progression.

Common chord progressions employed in Rock and Pop music are covered, including analysis of their use and impact.

The turnaround progression is explored, including its use in hit songs and application across various keys.

Introduces the structure of turnaround progressions, their variations across different keys, and applications for crafting engaging melodies.

Covers chord progressions using I, IV, V, and ii chords in various keys.

Introduces techniques for playing rock progressions using bIII and bVII chords, plus explores chord voicings and rhythm patterns.

Bass line techniques introduce the use of root notes in chord progressions.

Learn country-style bass lines and rhythm variations. Focus on playing root notes on beats 1 and 3, with strumming on beats 2 and 4.

Silent strumming techniques for recognizing and differentiating between played and unplayed strings in continuous rhythms are covered.

Silent strum symbols and eighth note rhythms are covered, with a focus on creating practical pattern applications.

Rhythm patterns are introduced, including application to chord progressions for creating syncopated sounds.

Suspended chords are introduced, featuring D, A, and E versions, along with practiced rhythm patterns and exercises.

Root notes alternate with bass notes for a shared rhythm in Country and Folk music.

Tablature notation is introduced for single-string guitar playing, accessible to those with no prior music experience.

Introduces techniques for playing bass note runs between chords, with accompanying exercises and examples.

Introduces the hammer-on technique and its application to create smooth bass note runs across different music styles.

Introduces complex rhythmic patterns using 16th notes, emphasizing four-note groupings and quarter note combinations.

The major pentatonic scale is applied to play fundamental folk and country acoustic guitar riffs.

Introduces the G major pentatonic scale and its application in playing simple folk and country musical phrases.

The pull-off technique uses the left hand to artificially produce notes by pulling fingers away from strings.

Develops musical patterns by combining rhythms and licks.

The C major pentatonic scale is introduced along with licks applied to Folk and Country music.

Power chords are introduced as a foundation for shaping Rock 'n' Roll and Blues sounds, emphasizing essential techniques.

Covers fundamental techniques for playing rock music with A, A6, and A7 chords.

Introduces fundamental chord shapes for D, D6, and D7 chords, focusing on 4th and 3rd strings.

E rock chord shapes include E, E6, and E7 chords.

The shuffle rhythm is introduced, a common Rock and Blues pattern counted as 1...ah, 2...ah, 3...ah, 4...ah.

Covers techniques for controlling right-hand damping to shape shuffle rhythms and achieve subtle dynamics.

Introduces fundamental techniques for playing rock guitar in closed position, featuring chord shapes and variations.

Introduces fundamental rock and blues acoustic techniques, concentrating on minor pentatonic and blues scales in the first position.

Improves card game skills by combining shuffle and lead playing techniques.

Introduces iconic rock and blues licks in the key of A, featuring the A minor pentatonic and open A Blues scales.

Develops advanced guitar techniques through intricately crafted fingerwork and nuanced phrasing strategies.

Introduces techniques for creating artificial notes using left-hand slides on acoustic guitars.

Trills are covered, focusing on rapid hammer-on and pull-off sequences for adding dramatic flair.

Turnarounds and blues-inspired riffs are applied to rock music through exercises and techniques.

Introduces the bend technique for shaping notes and adding expressive qualities to music performance.

The release bend is a fundamental technique for descending in pitch from higher to lower notes.

Double-note licks introduce playing two simultaneous notes on the lead guitar, adding rhythmic complexity to solos and melodies.

Vibrato technique is covered, focusing on controlling pitch through finger movement on acoustic guitar.

Introduces minor pentatonic and Blues patterns in open position and turnaround licks for creating Rock and Blues solos.

Understanding staff notation, treble clef, ledger lines, note positions, and bar lines enables reading of guitar music.

Introduces the fundamental principles of rhythm, including beat measurement and timing.

Time signatures, note values (whole, half, quarter) and their rhythmic relationships are covered.

Two techniques for playing individual notes are covered: plectrum-based string picking and exploring the effects of varying pick thickness.

Properly positioning the seat, arm, and hand ensures effective string-picking technique.

The correct playing technique for the rest stroke produces a strong and clear sound.

Unique sounds and sustained notes emerge from understanding free stroke techniques in violin playing.

Fingernail length and shape are optimized for effective fingerpicking techniques.

Introduces the fundamentals of single-note playing on the guitar, including E, F, and G notes on the first string.

Whole notes are played with alternating fingers, combining rest and free strokes.

Introduces the use of downward picking motions or alternating fingers to execute half-note rhythms on beats 1 and 3.

Introduces walking quarter note rhythm techniques for effective timing and coordination.

The fundamentals of music notation are introduced, including whole and half notes played on the F note at the first fret of the first string.

Combines E, F, and G notes with enhanced left-hand positioning techniques.

Introduces the notes on the second string, featuring open B and fretted C and D.

Introduces the C note on the second string, including staff notation and correct fretting technique.

The basics of playing the D note on the second string include staff notation and finger placement.

Covers fundamental techniques for playing six notes on the top two guitar strings, including smooth string transitions.

The G note is introduced on the third string at its open position on the staff, a fundamental note in guitar playing.

The A note on the 3rd string is played using the left hand's 2nd finger.

Rests are covered, including whole, half, and quarter rests, with an explanation of their application in music notation.

Notes on the fourth string cover the open D note and positions at the 2nd and 3rd frets.

Picking techniques focus on using the thumb to play the 4th, 5th, and 6th strings with a free stroke.

Introduces basic guitar technique by covering proper fingering for playing the E note on the 4th string.

Frets the F note on the 4th string with left-hand technique.

Develops skills in playing melodies that span bass and treble strings, improving hand positioning and finger dexterity.

Introduces techniques for identifying and interpreting musical ties, linking notes of equal pitch on the staff.

Two-part notations for clarifying guitar music, separating bass and treble voices.

Notes on the fifth string cover A, B, and C.

Introduces proper left-hand positioning for playing the B note on the 5th string.

The C note is played on the fifth string, with accompanying fingerstyle exercises introduced.

Introduces fundamental concepts of guitar playing by covering note placement on the sixth string E.

Covers proper placement and technique for playing the F note on the 6th string using the left hand's first finger.

Introduces the G note on the 6th string, including finger placement and staff notation.

The subtleties of left-hand technique are analyzed to address difficulties on the sixth string.

This topic covers understanding lead-in notes and incomplete bars in music, including their role in starting a piece on a non-first beat.

The major scale's structure, characteristics, and distinctive sound are explored, along with its note relationships.

The relationships between notes within an octave are examined, focusing on how the first and last notes share the same name.

Eighth notes are introduced as a fundamental rhythmic concept in music, covering their duration and placement within musical notation.

Covers basic picking technique, introducing alternate picking for speed and accuracy.

Sharp signs influence note placement, increasing musical complexity and expressiveness.

F# note on the first string is introduced, including fingering techniques for left-hand use.

The F# note is located at the 4th fret of the 4th string and its notation on the staff is demonstrated.

The G major scale features a distinctive pattern that also connects to the C major scale.

Introduces the notations for key signatures in C major and G major.

The Natural Sign is applied to recognize and understand chord progressions.

Introduces notes and chord applications in the key of E minor with relation to G major.

The dotted quarter note is introduced as a fundamental rhythm concept, emphasizing its importance in music theory.

The A note is played on the 5th fret of the first string using the left-hand index finger.

Develops skills to play two-part compositions with fellow musicians through understanding independent musical lines.

Introduces the concept of time signatures, covering the basics of simple and compound categories.

Introduces six essential eight-time rhythm patterns for application in chord progressions.

Introduces the value and counting pattern of the sixteenth note in 4/4 time.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of rhythmic notation through mastering 16th note figures and eighth note triplets.

Bar chord techniques enable playing in any key by blocking fretboard and eliminating reliance on open strings.

Modifying the E Major chord through three steps enables creation of a Root Six Major bar chord.

Properly positions fingers for comfortable left-handed playing of bar chords with practice.

Introduces the root note of the sixth string and techniques for playing major bar chords on this note.

FMinor bar chord formation and playability explored through diagrammed examples and explanations.

Introduces advanced harmonies through complex bar chord progressions featuring diverse rhythms and chords.

Root 5 bar chords based on A major and minor chords are covered, along with determining the root note.

Introduces the root 5 major barre chord, a variation of the A major chord that employs a distinctive third-finger placement.

Muting techniques and alternative fingerings for 5 major bar chords enhance sound quality.

The root 5 minor bar chord and its variations are covered, featuring alternative fingerings and notes on the fifth string.

Root five bar chord progressions covered include C major and minor, D minor, E minor, F major, and more.

Seventh bar chords in root 6 and root 5 positions are covered, featuring chord diagrams and rhythm patterns.

Alternative fingerings for seventh bar chords are introduced to enhance sound and technique.

Advanced acoustic guitar techniques cover complex chord voicings and rhythmic patterns.

Minor seventh bar chord voicings are introduced with emphasis on their versatility in harmonic progression.

Muted sound techniques applied: release pressure on left hand strings while strumming with right.

Major sixth bar chord shapes cover root and 5th positions.

Punctuated strumming patterns are applied to major 6th bar chords.

Introduces techniques for playing suspended bar chords, extending foundational skills in Esus and Asus chord shapes.

Ninth bar chord fundamentals and variations are covered.

Familiarizes students with basic guitar playing skills, covering proper posture, grip, and hand positioning.

Hand technique covers left and right hand finger placement, thumb positioning, and angle for proper guitar playing.

Develops finger placement and coordination for efficient right-hand playing on the guitar.

Introduces the fundamental concepts of playing guitar with the thumb, including two key positions and their unique timbres.

Develop finger independence by combining thumbs and fingers for playing bass notes with the right hand.

Improves fingerpicking skills through various right-hand bracing techniques.

Alternating thumb technique explores playing bass notes in a chord on every beat using alternating thumb motion.

Root bass notes in basic chords are identified and understood as applying across various chord types.

Fingerpicking patterns and alternative chord fingerings are explored to improve guitar proficiency.

Fingerpicking techniques for smooth chord progressions are demonstrated.

Dropping the last note in a progression prepares for upcoming chords, ensuring seamless transitions.

Introduces the concept of using open strings to smoothly transition between chords.

Reverses fingerpicking patterns and combines them with chord progressions.

Introduces various fingerpicking patterns, including the pinch technique combining bass and treble notes.

Root bass notes and pinched strings are combined to enrich chord progressions.

The fourth fingerpicking pattern is introduced as a reversed version of the previous one, and its combination with the third pattern is explained.

New fingerpicking patterns and alternative F bar chord fingerings introduced.

Introduces techniques for mastering a fingerpicking pattern using reversed string order, enhancing rhythm and adding nuances to chord progressions.

Fingerpicking patterns are combined to generate distinctive chord progressions.

Introduces techniques for right-hand picking, including finger allocation and shifting focus from first to second position.

Introduces right-hand allocations and chord variations for second-position fingerpicking patterns.

Introduces alternate fingerings for D and D7 chords to expand right-hand possibilities.

Fingerpicking patterns three and four in second position are covered, with new right-hand techniques applied to enhance chord playing.

Introduces techniques for incorporating optional bass notes into chord progressions, enhancing harmonic complexity and nuance.

Introduces techniques for playing the C chord with added bass notes using second-position fingerpicking patterns.

Introduces techniques for developing dynamic bass lines through non-root note selection, chord alteration, and rhythmic variation.

Introduces techniques for adding bass notes to chords, expanding harmonic possibilities.

Introduces techniques for creating bass note sequences connecting chords, including exercises on ascent and descent.

Familiarize yourself with various song accompaniment techniques and styles, expanding your understanding of musical support.

Notes that start a song on a beat other than the first can impact the final measure.

Introduces techniques for combining three notes simultaneously, a fundamental skill for fingerpicking and accompaniment in waltz time.

Arpeggio techniques are covered for various musical styles, featuring a right-hand approach centered on sequential note playing.

The development of arpeggio patterns for guitar emphasizes the crucial role of the right-hand a finger.

Covers fundamental techniques for playing arpeggios using pattern one, emphasizing finger positioning and rhythm.

Applies fundamental principles of rhythm and harmony through a two-bar arpeggio pattern in 3/4 time with varied bass note options.

Arpeggios 3 and 4 are applied to a familiar song.

Arpeggios are applied across various rhythmic settings.

Arpeggios covering patterns 5 and 6 focus on beats one and three.

Arpeggios are broken down into patterns 7 and 8, incorporating bass notes on beats 1 and 4 to create distinct rhythms.

Techniques combine fingerpicking and slur patterns to produce smooth, flowing guitar sounds.

The technique covers producing artificial notes on guitar using the hammer-on method with the left hand.

Introduces the off-beat hammer-on technique combining simultaneous bass note and hammered string picking to create a unique rhythmic pattern.

The on-beat hammer-on technique is introduced, featuring a precise timing-focused variation.

Technique covers pulling fingers away from strings to produce new notes.

Pinches and releases bass notes with an off-beat pull-off technique, creating a distinctive rhythmic effect.

Introduces techniques for executing on-beat pull-offs to enhance bass playing with added variety and smoothness.

Sliding chord shapes introduces various techniques for producing new notes by manipulating established chord progressions.

Combines bass and slide notes for added rhythmic interest through off-beat slides.

On-beat slide technique and complex rhythmic patterns are covered in this topic.

Bass string hammer-on techniques are applied to a 16-bar progression of Red River Valley.

Introduces techniques for expanding fingerpicking patterns through the use of major and blues scale notes, licks, and chord variations.

Introduces fingerpicking techniques for playing G chord licks and covers fundamental principles for crafting a distinct sonic identity.

Covers fundamental fingerpicking techniques using a simple C chord as a foundation.

Covers the technique of playing all four strings on the instrument at once, incorporating high and low pitches for harmonious tone.

Techniques cover various left-hand fingerings for the D chord, focusing on smooth and quick sliding transitions.

G, C, and D chord licks combined to form new solos.

Introduces alternative fingerings and licks for E chords across different time signatures.

Introduces fundamental A chord techniques, covering right-hand playing and two left-hand fingerings, including pull-off variations.

Introduces advanced techniques for playing F chord licks using the root-six major bar chord shape, emphasizing creative freedom with the 4th finger.

Bar chord techniques for playing B chord licks, including 5 essential methods, are covered.

Fingerpicking techniques for combining alternating thumb and arpeggios to create complex solos.

Combines melody and bass lines with fingerpicking patterns, using popular songs like When the Saints Go Marching In and Sloop John B.

Covers techniques for enriching chord progressions using picking patterns, hammer-ons, and arpeggios.

Melodies are played on the bass string, combined with fingerpicking patterns and arpeggios.

Introduces guitar scales, defining their composition, tone and semitone patterns, and note relationships.

Tones, steps, half-steps, and key scales including chromatic, major, minor, pentatonic, and blues are covered.

The chromatic scale is constructed from semitones within an octave.

The A chromatic scale is explored, covering its application and usage across different music genres.

The major scale sequence's underlying structure is examined, revealing the foundation for creating recognizable melodies in Western music.

The course covers minor scales' three types: pure, harmonic, and melodic, examining their distinct tone and semitone patterns.

The major pentatonic scale is built by selecting specific notes from a major scale.

Introduces the Blues Scale, a variation of the Minor Pentatonic Scale with an added key note.

Introduces the connection between music, scales, and key signatures, covering shorthand notations for major scales.

Covers relationships between major and relative minor scales, highlighting shared notes and key signatures.

The key cycle is a pattern of 12 keys with sharps or flats that can be memorized and applied for playing in all keys.

Techniques for adjusting a song's pitch while preserving its tempo and timbre are covered.

Transposes sheet music into alternative keys using simplified chord forms.

The formation of chords is explained through an understanding of the major scale and the construction of chords using three or more notes from it.

Various chord types, including major, minor, suspended, augmented, and diminished, are covered with the aid of diagrams and images.

Major seventh sharp eleventh, minor ninth, and thirteenth chords.

Covers notes' positions on guitar fretboard, staff, and tab, featuring sharp and flat explanations.

Chromatic scales, sharps, flats, and enharmonic notes are covered.

Notes and their interdependencies on the guitar fretboard are examined.

Develops finger dexterity by practicing note recognition across the fretboard.

Introduces finger placement strategies for playing melodies and chords on the guitar fretboard using position playing techniques.

Introduces techniques for mastering note positions on the fretboard, covering higher and lower octaves to enhance musical understanding.

Tuning techniques consider room acoustics, temperature, and pace, incorporating string installation and adjustment methods for optimal pitch.

Tuning techniques for matching guitar pitches to piano/keyboard notes, accounting for frequency disparities.

Verifies guitar tuning by playing chords and comparing sounds to recorded references.

Tuning principles cover matching strings to themselves for precise pitch control.

Tuning guitars using a tuning fork is covered, along with simple steps and visual aids for quick and accurate results.

Tunes guitars with inexpensive pitch pipes, utilizing their distinctive sonic characteristics.

Adjusting pitch involves recognizing harmonics and using waveform visualizations to refine tuning.

Tune guitar using harmonics at 5th, 7th, and 12th frets for precise pitch adjustment.