What you will learn?
How to play acoustic guitar and how to play electric guitar
How to play basic guitar notes for beginners and rhythms required for beginner guitar songs
All the fundamental guitar basics and guitar techniques of guitar playing
Practical guitar theory for learning how to read guitar music for beginner to intermediate
How to tune a guitar
Short informative guides to acoustic guitars, electric guitars and accessories
Guitar tips and guitar tricks that every player should know when learning guitar
Shortcuts for how to learn guitar fast by getting the most from guitar practice sessions
About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner note reading method 1 players.
Covers notes on all 6 strings, reading music, picking technique and basic music theory. Incorporates well-known traditional, pop/rock, folk and blues songs. 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 Time Signatures, Alternate Picking, and master new skills with every engaging piece.
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Builds fundamental skills in guitar playing through music theory, string note identification, and chord charts.
This course in a printable PDF format
Balances goal-setting, prioritized practice, and reviewing previously learned material for efficient skill development.
This course covers fundamental techniques for playing the guitar, including lead, rhythm, fingerpicking, bar chords, and various styles.
Tuning techniques for electric and acoustic guitars covered, including the use of electronic tuners.
Classical and steel-string acoustic guitars are compared, featuring nylon and steel strings respectively.
Solid body and hollow body electric guitars differ in design and tone, with varying popularity among musicians and iconic models.
Amplifier design and configuration are explored, covering combo and stacked formats, their distinct features, and sonic implications.
Tuning and stringing techniques for optimal guitar tone and playing ease.
Positions the player's body and guitar for optimal comfort and accessibility through effective seating techniques.
Introduces the essential standing position for electric guitar, emphasizing balance and comfort.
Proper right-hand and arm positioning, pick usage, and left-hand finger placement on the guitar fretboard are covered.
The musical alphabet, staff layout, and note placement are introduced in this study.
Note values covered: whole, half, quarter, dotted, and tied.
Time signatures are introduced, explaining how they indicate the number of beats and note type in music.
Covers basic guitar techniques including fundamental note positions and finger placement for E, F, and G notes on the first string.
Techniques for accurate counting and effective hand positioning in guitar playing are covered.
Positions the right hand for optimal comfort and efficiency in playing.
Tip usage and controlled speed are emphasized to ensure accurate playing.
Notes B, C, and D are introduced on the guitar's second string, along with explanations of half and whole notes through practical exercises.
The basics of guitar playing are covered, focusing on notes D, E, and F on the 4th string.
Develops essential skills for guitar playing, including fundamental hand positions, accurate counting methods, and proper pick handling.
The basics of guitar playing cover fundamental concepts such as the A, B, and C notes on the fifth string.
Indicates how to notate silence in music through rest notation, exploring examples across diverse song styles.
Develops chord progressions and explains how to create a sense of resolution.
Eighth notes are introduced with their value and relationship to quarter notes explained.
Alternate picking technique introduces efficient hand positioning and finger independence for improved speed and accuracy.
Duet playing techniques cover harmony, phrasing, and coordination for effective collaboration.
Sharp notes and their characteristics, including pitch and finger placement considerations, are introduced.
Introduces fundamental concepts of flats, covering their effect on pitch and connection to enharmonic equivalents.
Tuning methods explored include self-tuning, pitch pipes, and electronic tuners, with a focus on developing the ear for accurate pitches.
Tuning guitars involves de-tuning one string and fine-tuning to a desired pitch, emphasizing careful listening to the target note.
Electronic tuners simplify guitar tuning and enhance musicianship through precise pitch adjustments.
Visual representations of guitar chords, including major, minor, and seventh chords, are covered.
Musical terminology and notation including Notes, Semitones, Octaves, Chords, Scales, Time signatures and Treble clef.
