How to play acoustic guitar for beginners in 10 weeks

Name: How to play acoustic guitar for beginners in 10 weeks
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A 10 week crash course in learning acoustic guitar for absolute beginners.

Created byChris Richter

Last updated 7/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to play guitar for beginners
How to play basic chords
How to strum basic guitar rhythms
How to tune a guitar
How to hold a guitar pick
How to use a capo
Basic introduction to guitar TAB
Basic introduction to note reading

Course content

10 sections • 103 lectures • 2h 37m total length

Introduction1:27
Types of guitars1:59
There are three guitar types: nylon string, steel string, and electric. An acoustic guitar is not electric, and nylon strings are easier for beginners while steel strings suit stronger fingers.
Parts of a steel string acoustic guitar0:41
Identify the main parts of a steel string acoustic guitar, including the body, neck, head, bridge, nut, fretboard, frets, headstock, and tuning pegs.
How to hold a guitar pick0:51
How to strum a guitar1:18
Learn two strumming methods for acoustic guitar: pick with proper grip and angled down strokes, or thumb with a soft down stroke and nail up stroke.
The strings on a guitar0:47
How to read a chord diagram3:41
How to play an A minor chord1:31
How to read a rhythm pattern0:54
How to read a chord chart2:30
Take One 52 bpm1:27
Start with a take at 52 bpm to build rhythm and timing on acoustic guitar, as part of the beginner 10-week course.
Take One 62 bpm1:13
Take one at 62 bpm on acoustic guitar to practice rhythm and establish foundational technique for beginner players.
Take One 72 bpm1:03

Introduction1:01
How to tune a guitar - with a tuner3:24
How to play a D Major chord2:22
Learn D major chord by placing index on the 3rd string 2nd fret and middle on the 1st string 2nd fret. Note to avoid playing the 6th string.
How to play a G Major chord1:40
Stop the buzzing2:04
Songs you can play with D, G, Am, Em2:21
What is a time signature?2:33
Strumming pattern1:54
Practice track introduction0:38
Open Ocean 52 bpm1:30
Open Ocean 62 bpm1:17
Open Ocean 72 bpm1:07

Introduction0:38
Learn to tune a guitar by ear, play a C chord, play an A chord, understand repeats, strum a new guitar rhythm, and play along with The Future.
How to tune a guitar by ear6:25
C Major chord1:34
A Major chord1:32
Master the A major chord, the squishy chord, by placing your 1st-3rd fingers on the 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings at the 2nd fret, then strum four times.
Songs that you can play0:41
Explore songs you can play with the chords D, G, E minor, A minor, C, and A, and practice changing chords while humming along—check the possible songs on guitarplayerbox.com.
Repeats2:06
Strumming pattern3:14
Learn a first complex strumming rhythm in 4/4 using down-up patterns with skipped 4th and 8th quavers, practiced over an E minor chord with even motion and slow tempo.
Practice track0:30
The Future 56 bpm1:22
The Future 66 bpm1:10
The Future 76 bpm1:01

Introduction0:35
Master finger and picking exercises, learn E major and E major 7 chords, and explore crotchets, quavers, a new strumming rhythm, with the practice track Blue to play along.
Finger and picking exercise3:34
E Major chord1:01
Master the E major. Place 1st finger on 3rd string 1st fret, 2nd on 5th string 2nd fret, and 3rd on 4th string 2nd fret; read chart while counting 1-2-3-4.
E7 chord1:11
Crotchets and quavers2:22
Strumming pattern1:37
Practice track0:30
Blue 62 bpm1:16
Blue 72 bpm1:05
Learn essential acoustic guitar techniques for beginners at a steady 72 bpm tempo, structured across ten weeks.
Blue 82 bpm0:58

Introduction0:37
How to use a capo3:02
B7 chord1:20
A7 chord1:14
What songs can we play now?0:37
Rests in music1:32
Strumming pattern1:16
Learn a strumming pattern using E minor, practice with a down and up rhythm, and count the beats to build rhythmic sense.
Practice track0:16
Road Trip 62 bpm1:14
Begin your 10-week journey to play acoustic guitar as a beginner, guided by a road trip theme at 62 bpm to build essential skills.
Road Trip 72 bpm1:04
Road Trip 82 bpm0:56

Introduction0:30
How to read guitar tablature (TAB)3:01
Cadd9 chord1:15
Am7 chord0:55
Form a minor 7 by lifting the 3rd finger from a minor chord. Place 1st finger on 2nd string 1st fret, 2nd finger on 4th string 2nd fret, and strum.
Strumming pattern1:07
Learn a two-bar strumming pattern with down, rest, and up strokes, practice it slowly and twice, then speed up, and apply the pattern while changing chords partway through.
Practice track0:19
Wrap It Up 60 bpm1:20
Wrap It Up 70 bpm1:09
Wrap It Up 80 bpm1:00
Wrap it up with an 80 bpm acoustic guitar practice for beginners in this 10-week course.

Requirements

You must have access to a guitar for practicing

Description

This course is a 10 week series that will take you from zero to confident acoustic rhythm guitar player in only 10 weeks.

By week 10 you will be confidently playing acoustic guitar, strumming chords and be comfortable enough to learn more about advanced acoustic guitar techniques.

In each lesson you will learn one or two new chords, a new technique on acoustic guitar, some basic music theory and you will learn to play through a song or chord chart. Each lesson will give you some music to play along with and each lesson will finish by giving you a song to practice.

This course takes you right from the very beginning of your acoustic guitar playing journey, starting with 'What are the parts on a guitar' through to playing you first chord and learning to play along with complete tracks.

You will also learn how to read basic chord charts and be introduced to finger picking acoustic guitar.

If you have just purchased your first acoustic guitar and need to make the most of your new purchase, then this course will be the best investment you can make.

This is all about you and how I can help you start your journey towards becoming a talented musician.

Who this course is for:

Absolute beginner guitarists that have no prior knowledge in playing guitar
songwriters that want to learn guitar to help with writing songs
Anyone starting out learning guitar

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Week 611 lectures • 16min

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Week 810 lectures • 16min

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Week 106 lectures • 10min

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