lessons 1-6: beginner's guide
Focus first on learning to follow basic rhythms using simple open-string chords.
LESSON # 1: Bass note strumming
In this lesson you will learn:
- Guitar tuning
- The note names of the standard open strings (E, A, D, G, B, E)
- Reading a chord diagram
- Basic major chords progression (A, D, E)
- Playing a bass-note strumming
- Song: 'Leaving on a Jet plane' by John Denver
lesson #2: down-up strumming introduction
In this lesson you will learn:
- The use of plectrum and fingernails for strumming
- Down-Down strumming pattern
- Down-Up strumming pattern
lesson #3: beat emphasis rhythm downstroke
In this lesson you will learn:
- Chords G, D7, and C
- Proper positioning of your fingers when playing chords
- Overcoming the C chord
- Beat emphasis rhythm using downstroke
- Song: 'Happy Birthday to You'
lesson #4: down up rhythmic strumming + mute technique
In this lesson you will learn:
- Chord Progression G, C, G, D
- The use of alternative G and C chord, commonly use in folk and pop music
- Down and up rhythmic strumming with muting technique
- Song: The Lion Sleeps Tonight
lesson #5 basic fingerstyle pattern
In this lesson you will learn:
- Basic fingerstyle pattern in p,i,m,a
- Chord Progression C, G, Am, F or FM7
- Bar Chord Exercise
- Song: With or Without You by U2
lesson #6 hYBRID STRUM-PICK
In this lesson you will learn:
- How to combine strum and finger-style picking
- Chord progression Am, G, D
- Song: Wicked Game by Chris Isaak
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