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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 finger placement, and more!

6 Lessons

How To Tune A Guitar For Beginners

How To Tune A Guitar For Beginners

Don't start playing if you don’t know how to tune your guitar! Get used to the right sound! :)

How To Hold Your Guitar

How To Hold Your Guitar

There's a right way of holding your guitar! Make sure you start off on the right foot.

Positive Finger Placement

Positive Finger Placement

Want to avoid finger pain when playing guitar? Don't skip this lesson.

How To Read Guitar Chord Boxes

How To Read Guitar Chord Boxes

Guitar chord boxes are visual tools that show you how to play a chord. Let’s break it all down!

How To Hold A Guitar Pick

The right pick matters! Let's choose the best one for you and learn how to hold it.

How To Strum Without A Pick

Learn to strum a guitar without a pick and actually sound good!

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A & D Chords: Play Your First Song!