Guitar Basics
New to guitar? Let's roll! This course is designed for the brand new guitar player. These lessons are jam packed with all of the tools you need to get started. By the end of this course, you will be able to start learning and playing your favorite (simple) songs.
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Chapter 1
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The Anatomy of Your Guitar
Get to know the parts of your guitar…both Acoustic and Electric!
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The Strings Have Names
Now that you know all about the parts of your guitar… it’s time to learn about the strings and how to tune them.
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Navigating the Fretboard
Don’t fret! Playing the guitar is easier than you think. You just have to learn about…the frets.
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Reading Tab
Learn all about reading guitar tabs!
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Play A Song!
It’s time to put it all together and learn how to play a song!
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Chapter 2
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Musical Alphabet
Learn the basics of music theory and how it relates to the guitar
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Musical Counting & Rhythm
Now that you know how pitch works, learn the basics of the rhythmic side of music.
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Intro to Chords
Learn all of the basic open chord shapes…major AND minor.
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Strumming!
Now that you know all about chord shapes and rhythm… let’s strum some chord progressions!
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Chapter 3
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Two Note Chords
Anytime 2 or more notes are played together…it’s a chord! Let’s learn about some 2-note chords and the different ways we might play them.
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Intro to Power Chords
An introduction to the most powerful (and best named…) chords. POWER CHORDS!
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Power Chords
A deep dive into the world of power chords including basic strumming and muting techniques.
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Riffs!
Let’s combine single notes and chords into RIFFS! Riffs are often the building blocks of your favorite songs…. so let’s learn them!
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What you’ll learn
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You’ll learn all about the anatomy of the guitar. Whether you play an acoustic or electric, this course will teach you all about your instrument and how to tune it.
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You’ll learn basic melodic and rhythmic concepts and how they specifically apply to your instrument.
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You will learn how to read guitar tabs and chord charts to begin playing your favorite songs!
We are here to help!
If you get stuck or need an extra explanation on any topic, book a virtual lesson with one of our local instructors and they’ll get you back on the right track.