BEGINNER'S GUIDE lessons #1-5

​​Here are the basic essential lessons that a guitar beginner student should not miss. The songs here are one of those memorable lessons that I have had with my students since 2012. I may not be able to share all that we're learning but, this Beginner's Guide 1-5 is enough for you to have a basic understanding and start rocking on your guitar. No short-cuts. It's a step-by-step but direct application to music. 

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
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