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| About The Basics |
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Here in "The Basics", you will learn the very first fundamentals of learning how to play the guitar whether it be acoustic or electric. We will start off by learn the string names and using exercises to get our fingers used to pressing down notes and then begin learning our first few chords.
Moving on, you will learn all the basic chords you need to know. Then comes the hard part, learning to strum. Learning how to count rhythms will make it easy to learn strumming patterns. From here you will see how these first basic chords and strumming patterns can create songs.
After you complete the videos in "The Basics", you should be actually playing the guitar! Move on to either "Chord Theory" or "Lead Guitar". |
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| More Beginner Lessons |
How To Read Chord & Scale Charts
There are many different ways on the internet to read tabs and charts. This lesson will show you one approach to doing so the correct way.
Learning To Strum II
Another lesson on strumming patterns. Only start this lessons if you can play the first strumming patterns video good. From here move on to the third strumming video lesson.
Learning To Strum III
Yet another lesson on strumming patterns. These patterns are quite difficult for beginners. Watch them slow. Rewind. Count them out first if needed.
"Beginner Guitar Book" Chords
These are beginner chords that are found in beginner guitar books that you might find in your local music store. These aren't as commonly played, but they are important. Again, just basic chords.
The REAL Chords To Know - Key G
Learn the basic chords over, but better, and cleaner.
The REAL Chords To Know - Key E
Great sounding open chords. So much to do in this key.
First Power Chords
These are very easy chords. For beginners. A great lesson to begin to learn what a power chord is and applying them to punk, rock, and other styles.
What is a Capo
Don't have a capo? Get one. About $15.00.
What is a Key
This is another must. If you are going to learn music, you have to know what keys are.
What does Chromatic mean
Every single note is what this basically means.
What is a Scale
A series of notes in a particular pattern that work well together.
What does Natural, Sharp, and Flat mean
This is the basic of notation. Learn the difference.
What are Notes and Chords
This is very basic, but a great lesson to watch if music is new to you.
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