If you're new to the guitar and eager to acquire a solid foundation, this comprehensive 8-week course is the ideal starting point for you. Our curriculum covers all the essential aspects you need to get started, including chords, techniques, rhythms, melodies, music theory, and ear training, all while learning popular Western songs.
Throughout this course, you'll:
Master essential chords that form the backbone of guitar playing.
Learn the basic techniques to enhance your playing skills.
Explore different rhythms to add depth and groove to your music.
Dive into melodies, enabling you to play recognizable tunes.
Gain a fundamental understanding of music theory, providing a solid framework for your musical journey.
Sharpen your ear training skills, allowing you to recognize and reproduce melodies by ear.
What sets this course apart is that you won't have to wait long before you start playing real songs. From the very beginning, you'll be strumming and picking your way through popular Western songs, giving you a sense of accomplishment and joy in your progress.
Whether you dream of playing for your own enjoyment or aspire to perform for others, this course will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to set you on the right path. Join us today and embark on an exciting guitar-learning journey!
In this week's lesson you are going to learn:
Your first 4 chords
A melody on string 1
Introduction to ear training
Note:
You will need a capo on fret 1 to match the key of the original song.
This week's practice includes:
3 new chords shapes
Learning about bass notes
A new melody line & strumming pattern
Continued ear training
This week we are going to concentrate on:
Quarter note strumming
Moving the melody onto 2 strings
Capo on fret 5 is needed for this song
An introduction to fingerpicking, eighth note strumming, and using slides, hammer-ons and three fingers on one string for the melody
[No capo needed for this song]
An introduction to the chromatic scale, the notes on the guitar and where to find them, and maybe the most famous and coolest chromatic riff of all time.
I made a 3 part video lesson that will help you further understand the chromatic scale and how it is used. Check out these 3 videos once you have practiced the riff of "James Bond".
An introduction to the MAJOR scale, how it is made, and how you can be creative with the guitar for the first time.
In this lesson, you will learn all about the most basic strumming patterns and specifically practice one of the most widely in all of guitar playing. Combined with a melody in the key of G major
In introduction to arpeggios, how you can apply them to any chord and a short test to see if you have retained the knowledge in this course.