Play Your First 100 Songs: Beginner Guitar in the Key of C

Name: Play Your First 100 Songs: Beginner Guitar in the Key of C
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Beginner guitar made easy: C Major chords, smooth strumming & singalong classics.

Created byPeter Holland

Last updated 6/2025

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What you'll learn

Master the Magic Chords of C Major. You'll get comfy with all the essential chords in the key of C Major—the perfect starting point for countless son
Crack Chord Progressions Like a Pro. Train your ears and memory to spot classic chord patterns in your favorite tunes—like having musical x-ray vision!
Play 100+ Singalong Classics in C. Become the life of every gathering by strumming through over 100 songs everyone loves to sing.
Tricks to Jazz Up Your C Major Grooves. Take your playing from simple to standout with easy tips to spice up your chord progressions.
Use a Capo to Change Keys Without Changing Chords.

Course content

3 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 59m total length

Introduction8:25
Learn the C major chord family, including open chords and bar chords, and how to form the one, four, and five chords (C, F, G) for common progressions.

Songs with only two chords8:07
Explore C major harmony from open chords to the seven chords, and practice two-chord tunes using C and G, including folky and country-esque campfire and lullaby songs.
Songs using the 1, 4, 5 chords from the key of C Major7:38
Explore how the key of c major uses the 1-4-5 chords (c, f, g) as building blocks of modern western pop, with songs in 3/4 and 4/4 time.
Songs using the 1, 4, 5 chords from the key of C Major part 28:19
Discover how to play in the key of C major using the 1-4-5 chords (C, F, G), with bass runs and sing-along tunes from Leadbelly, CCR, Dylan, Guthrie, and more.
Songs using the 1, 4, 5 chords from the key of C Major part 39:53
Learn the key of C using the one, four, and five chords (C, F, G) to play simple sing-along songs like Amazing Grace in 3/4 time.
Songs using the 1, 4, 5 chords from the key of C Major part 411:08
Explore songs in the key of C major using the 1, 4, 5 chords (C, F, G), including swing low, sweet chariot, this train bound for glory, and more.

Adding the 2 chord from the key of C Major11:44
Add the two chord, D minor, to the key of C major’s 1-4-5 progression to enrich folk, pop, and indie songs.
Adding the 3 chord from the key of C Major9:51
Explore chords in the key of c major, including c, d minor, e minor, f, g, a minor, and b diminished, and add the three chord to the 1-4-5 progression.
Adding the 6 chord from the key of C Major8:53
Discover how the sixth chord in C major, A minor, expands the classic one-four-five progression by linking major to its relative minor, with examples from Cork and Kerry mountains.
Adding the 6 chord from the key of C Major part 26:47
Add the minor six chord in the key of C major and highlight the 1-5-6-4 progression common in pop music, illustrated by should old acquaintance be forgot.
Adding the 6 chord from the key of C Major part 37:00
Learn adding the minor six chord in the key of C major and master common progressions such as 1-4-5-6 and 6-4-1-5-4, illustrated with 'Silent Night' and other songs.
Adding the 6 chord from the key of C Major part 47:56
Add the six chord, A minor, to the key of C major and explore six-five-one and six-one-four progressions alongside the common one-four-five trio (C, F, G).
Songs that use more than one minor chord as well as the 1, 4, 5 chords.7:27
Discover how adding minor chords from the C major scale expands the one, four, five progression, with examples from Dylan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Springsteen.
Songs that use more than one minor chord, part 25:53

Requirements

Totally new to guitar? Perfect. This course meets you right there. No experience necessary. Just a guitar is needed.

Description

Want to be the person who confidently plays guitar around the campfire? This beginner-friendly course has over 100 easy sing-along songs all in the key of C Major, using simple open chords that sound great right away.

Each song comes with clear video demos you can play along with, plus easy-to-follow chord number boxes on screen so you can pause and practice at your own pace. Songs with similar chord progressions are grouped together, making it a breeze to learn lots of tunes and spot common patterns.

Instead of playing full songs, you’ll see a verse and chorus example, then you can find the full lyrics online. This gives you the freedom to make each song your own.

You’ll also get tips on how to jazz up basic chord progressions, use a capo to change keys, and memorize songs more easily with a simple chord numbering system I created. It helps you see patterns and remember songs without stress.

No complicated theory—just practical steps to get you playing fast. Whether you want to impress friends or chill by the fire, this course makes learning easy and fun.

By the end, you’ll have the confidence to pick up your guitar anytime and play the songs you love.

Who this course is for:

This course is for would-be campfire heroes, living room strummers, and anyone who’s ever felt nervous picking up the guitar. If you freeze when someone asks you to play or can’t quite remember songs in the moment, you’re in the right place. Using a simple, memory-friendly approach, you’ll learn how to play, remember, and perform over 100 easy songs—all in the key of C Major, known for its friendly, open chords. No stress, no complicated theory—just a straightforward path to confidence and fun music-making. Whether you want to jam by the fire or just enjoy playing for yourself, this course will get you there.

Play Your First 100 Songs: Beginner Guitar in the Key of C

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 8min

Songs using the 1, 4 and 5 chords5 lectures • 45min

Adding minor chords8 lectures • 1hr 6min

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