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Beginner Guitar Course

Beginner Guitar Course
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About This Course

Starting your guitar journey? This course is for you! We'll learn all the basic skills and build the muscles you need to play the guitar with confidence. By the end of Grade 1, you'll know how to play the eight essential open chords, the most common strumming patterns, and loads of great songs!

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Course Outline

Grade 1
Module 0
Before You Begin: Guitar Basics

Before You Begin: Guitar Basics

All beginners need these skills! Learn how to tune your guitar, read chord boxes, hold a pick, finger strum, the correct...
6 Lessons
41:14
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Grade 1
Module 1
A & D Chords: Play Your First Song!

A & D Chords: Play Your First Song!

Learn how to play the A and D chords and my trademark trick for fast chord changes! Plus, play your first song on the gu...
12 Lessons
01:03:24
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Grade 1
Module 2

Rhythm & Chord Changes + Your First Riff!

Understand how strumming and faster chord changes work, so you don't struggle with rhythm. And learn the E chord and you...
9 Lessons
51:32
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Grade 1
Module 3

Capo, Minor Chords & Up Strums

Should beginners use a capo? Find out here! You'll also learn easy minor chords and how to add 'up strums.'
11 Lessons
55:32
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Grade 1
Module 4

Metronome, Stretches & THE Pattern

The best finger stretching exercise for beginners and the most useful strumming pattern ever! Also, learn the Dm chord a...
8 Lessons
47:01
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Grade 1
Module 5

Basic Theory & Strumming Development

Get a taste of (practical) Music Theory, build your own songbook, and learn to play the C chord! And play a cool Nirvana...
8 Lessons
52:44
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Grade 1
Module 6

6:8 Time, Fast Changes & Alternate Picking

Alternate picking for beginners! Plus, we'll hack the G chord, learn a new time signature, and more tricks to make your ...
8 Lessons
35:20
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Grade 1
Module 7

Air Changes, Dynamics & Consolidation!

What are the best chord changes for beginners to practice? Learn it here! Plus, consolidate all your new skills, and bec...
13 Lessons
01:08:55
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Grade 1
Justin Learning Left Handed!

Nitsuj Grade 1 Practice

I learned to play left-handed so I could become a better guitar teacher. Here's what I found out!
37 Lessons
15:25:06
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