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A1 Guitar Course For The Beginner

Name: A1 Guitar Course For The Beginner
Rating: 4.5 (9 reviews)

Guitar Course For Beginners : Easy to follow lessons, taking you from the Basics to Intermediate Level

Created byGeoff Sinker

Last updated 10/2019

English

What you'll learn

Guitar Tuning
The Minor Pentatonic scale
The Chords in the open position (Major, Minor, Dominant 7)
The Blues Scale
Develop your Time Keeping skills, and Strumming patterns
Bar chords in two positions
Learning the notes on the guitar and playing simple melodies
Power Chords
Understanding guitar tablature and how to read a chart
Basic harmony and theory such as harmonizing the major scale
Bonus Lesson: Learn The Secret To Play 1000's of great songs using Simpe Beginner Chords

Course content

11 sections • 60 lectures • 4h 35m total length

Introduction3:00
If you are wanting to learn the guitar in a easy to follow program then this course is for you
Geoff Sinker is a professional guitar teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience working in various music schools around the world. He holds a bachelors degree in teaching from the Trinity College Of London.
This course is designed from the ground up, based on his experiences in teaching beginners of all ages and working with examination boards including Trinity College and the Royals School Of Music. He has worked with hundreds of students preparing them for graded exams including Rockschool & Trinity Rock & Pop.
In this course you will learn the fundamentals of playing the guitar with just enough theory included to make sense of what your learning.
You will learn how to play basic beginner chords that are used on 1000's of easy to play songs. You will learn how combine chords with strumming to create some of the most popular strumming patterns used in modern music.
You will also look at programs and tools that allow you to learn and study songs slowly so you can gradually develop and build your confidence in the guitar.
The course includes an number of classic songs arranged in a easy to play format so you can measure your progress by playing songs that your will know and enjoy learning.
As you work progressively through the course you will be introduced to scales and in particular the Pentatanic scale. Through the use of the specially recorded backing tracks included in this course, you will start to play lead guitar solo's you never though would be possible for you as a beginner.

By the completion of the course you will be able to:
Play a hundreds chords both open and Bar chords.
Strum the most popular rhythmic patterns
Understand and read tablature.
Have the ability to identify notes on the fretboard
Play the Pentatonic scale in any key
Play the Blues scale
Play along with backing tracks
Play a number of popular songs
Be satisfied with your progress

Anatomy Of The Guitar6:55
This lesson you will learn the names of the various parts of and Acoustic & Electric guitar.
Tune Your Guitar3:44
This lesson you will learn how to tune your Guitar using either a Head stock tuner, Stand alone Tuner or Pedal or a App for your phone.
Finger Ex6:38
This lesson looks at ways to improve finger dexterity
Tips and advice on playing your first chords2:41
D Chord2:02
In this lesson you will learn how to play the D chord
C Chord0:27
The C guitar chord is one of the most common guitar chords of all. In this lesson we’ll look at some super-easy ways to play this fundamental chord.
G Chord0:32
The G chord on guitar is one of the most common chords of all. Along with C, Em and D the G guitar chord pops up again and again.
E Chord0:55
The chord of E is one of the most fundamental guitar chords of all. (It’s full name is “E Major” but most people just call it, “E”.) It crops up in most styles of music, but is most widely used in blues and rock music.
A Chord0:46
The A chord on guitar is very common. It’s one of those chords that pops up again and again, in all styles of music.
Am, Em, & Dm Chords1:58
In this lesson we will look at 3 most used minor chords. The Am, Em, & Dm chords
Moving between Chords7:42
In this lesson you will learn a technique that will help you move between chords
Beginner 7 or Dominant 7 Chords6:13
In this lesson you will learn how to play a number of Dominant Chord or 7 chords.
The F Chord3:10
Practice Tips For Chords7:19
Chord Knowledge Test

Time Signature, Note Values, & Counting11:09
In this lecture we discuss time signatures, Note values, & counting
Initial Strumming Practice4:31
In this lecture you are introduced to the art of strumming
Lets Look At The Upstroke4:34
In this lecture you will learn the correct procedure to play upstrokes on the guitar
Downstrokes & Upstrokes Strumming2:46
In this lecture we will combine up strokes and down strokes in a simple pattern
Combine Chords with strumming1:20
In this lecture we will expand on your strumming with a new pattern
Lets add a rest into the pattern2:22
In this lecture we will learn how to combine up strumming with a rest in a bar.
Strumming pattern to get your thinking2:50
In this lecture we will learn how to arrange a varying strumming pattern over 2 bars
Lets Play Some Reggae2:47
In this lecture you will focus on the up strokes to create a Reggae feel
Lets Learn How To Transition Chords Quickly3:10
In this lecture you will learn how to quickly transition between chords at the end of each bar.
Note Value Test

Learn To Play An Easy Version Of Knocking On Heavens Door5:45
Learn how to play this easy arrangement of Knocking On Heavens Door
Dark Eyed Girl In The Style Of Van Morrison Easy To Play Lesson5:18
Wild Things By The Troggs Easy To Play Version3:43
Learn how to play this easy version of Wild Things by The Troggs
Sweet Home Alabama State By Lynyrd Skynyrd Easy Version For Beginners3:12
Learn to play Sweet Home Alabama by Lynrd Skynrd in this easy to play version
Bonus Lesson - Great Way To Play Hunderds Of Songs For Beginners Using This Hack4:53
This bonus lesson shows you the secret to playing 1000' of songs using simple beginner chords

What is Tablature5:12
In this lesson we look at Tablature. you will learn what tablature is, how to read it and how to use it.
Best ways to find and read tablature0:42
The growth of tablature for guitarist is getting bigger and bigger every year which is a great sign for guitar manufacturers.
There are website appearing daily advertising tabs, chord charts, midi files etc. So i though i would discuss great locations to find quality tabs and songs charts.
#1 Ultimate Guitar
Ultimate Guitar has been around for years . The website looks dated in appearance but don't let that fool you..
They do have a paid service that they will obviously push you towards when you first visit the site but you only need to register you don't need to sign up as a paid member. You can actually register using Facebook or Google. Once registered "The World is your Oyster" there are literally thousands upon thousands of songs for you to learn here.

#2 E-Chords.
This site focuses mainly on chord and song sheets. Large database with a nice user friendly search engine. Has a nice way of showing you the chords to play in the song.

#3 Songsterr
A newer tab provider, just recently they upgraded the site, not sure if i actually like the new format. The database is quite large focuses on the really popular songs.

There are a number of other sites out there providing tabs but they are normally clones of these 3 sites and use the same tabs as provided for the above to enhance there website without any kudos to the original writer.

When using these site please remember good etiquette. It takes time to work out songs especially if its a GP file so if you do use any material on the sites please take the time to click on the approval stars. Please don't vent your frustration on others in the comments sections. Praise when you find an article of work useful.
A Quick Word About Guitar Pro0:50
In this lecture we look at the popular Tab reading program called Guitar Pro

Lets start with notes up to the 3rd fret6:27
In this lesson you will learn the notes position on the fret board up to the 3rd fret
Notes on the E String4:10
In this lesson you will learn the notes on the E string's
Notes on the A string3:08
In this lesson you will learn the notes on the A string
Notes on the D string3:31
In this lesson you will learn the notes on the D string
Notes on the G string2:07
In this lesson you will learn the notes on the G string
Notes on the B string1:29
In this lesson you will learn the notes on the B string
Name These Notes On The Fret Board

Pentatonic Scale8:11
In this lesson you will learn how to play the Minor Pentatonic scale which is quite probably the most popular scale used by guitar players.
Extended Pentatonic Scale Shapes3:44
In this lesson you will learn a few simple ways to extend the Minor Pentatonic scale on the fret board
Hammer On's & Pull Offs5:49
In this lesson you will learn how to perform the "hammer on" and a "pull of technique"
The Slide Technique2:38
In this lesson you will learn the "slide" technique
The Blues Scale2:27
In this lesson you will be introduced to the Blues scale
Lets use the Pentatonic Scale10:39
Learn some easy to play licks using the Bm Pentatonic Scale. uses the backing track from lecture 48
12 Bar Blues In "A" Backing Track5:19
12 Bar Blues backing track in the key of A
Slow Blues In Am Backing Track4:54
Minor Blues Backing Track in Am. Use the Am pentatonic scale to play over the backing track.
Ballard Backing Track In Am5:36
Ballard Backing Track in Am. Use the Am pentatonic scale to play over the backing track.
BB King Style Backing Track In Bm8:52
BB King Style Backing Track in Bm used in lecture 44

E Style Bar Chords9:44
In this lesson you will learn how to play an E style Bar chord across all 6 strings
A Style Bar Chords4:43
In this lesson you will learn how to play an A style bar chord across 5 strings
Lets Make Them Minor5:59
In this lesson you will learn how to make a Minor bar chord from a Major Bar chord
Lets Make Them 7 Chords (Dominant)4:51
In this lesson you will learn how to make a Dominant 7 bar chord from a Major Bar chord
Learn To Play My Best Hero A Foo Fighters Style Song15:40
Learn how to play My Hero by Foo Fighters in this easy to play lesson

Requirements

Guitar - either acoustic or electric
A Computer, Ipad, or Iphone
Access to the internet
No prior knowledge of playing a guitar or music theory is required

Description

Welcome to the A1 Guitar Course For Beginners.

If you want to learn the guitar in an easy to follow program then this course is for you!

Geoff Sinker is a professional guitar teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience working in various music schools around the world. He holds a bachelors degree in teaching the guitar from the Trinity College Of London.

This course is designed from the ground up, based on his experience in teaching beginners of all ages and working with examination boards including Trinity College and the Royal School Of Music. He has worked with hundreds of students preparing them for graded exams including Rockschool & Trinity Rock & Pop.

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of playing the guitar with just enough theory included to make sense of what your learning.

You will learn how to play basic beginner chords that are used on 1000s of easy to play songs. You will learn how to combine chords with strumming to create some of the most popular strumming patterns used in modern music.

You will also look at programs and tools that allow you to learn and study songs slowly so you can gradually develop and build your confidence in the guitar.

The course includes a number of classic songs arranged in a easy to play format so you can measure your rogress by playing songs that your know and will enjoy learning.

As you work progressively through the course you will be introduced to scales and in particular the Pentatanic scale. Through the use of the specially recorded backing tracks included in this course, you will start to play lead guitar solos you never though would be possible for you as a beginner.

By the completion of the course you will be able to:

Play a hundred chords both open and Bar chords
Strum the most popular rhythmic patterns
Understand and read tablature.
Have the ability to identify notes on the fretboard
Play the Pentatonic scale in any key
Play the Blues scale
Play along with backing tracks
Play a number of popular songs
Be satisfied with your progress

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn to play the guitar

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Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Lets Get Started14 lectures • 51min

Develop your time keeping skills and strumming patterns9 lectures • 35min

Easy Songs To Play5 lectures • 23min

How to read tablature and chord sheets3 lectures • 7min

Lets Start To Learn The Notes On The Fretboad6 lectures • 21min

Introduction To The Pentatonic Scale10 lectures • 58min

Power Chords2 lectures • 17min

Introduction To Simple Bar Chords5 lectures • 41min

Basic Harmony and Theory3 lectures • 7min

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