Free online courseBeginner Acoustic Guitar

Duration of the online course: 2 hours and 22 minutes

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Learn the basics of acoustic guitar with this free beginner course covering essential chords, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, and how to tune your guitar. Join now!

Course Description

Beginner Acoustic Guitar is a comprehensive course designed to introduce new musicians to the world of acoustic guitar. With a total duration of 2 hours and 22 minutes, this course provides a structured learning path that will take you from the very basics of playing the guitar to mastering fundamental chords and strumming techniques.

The journey begins with your very first guitar lesson, where you'll dive into playing simple chords like E Minor and Asus2. These foundational chords are perfect for beginners, offering an immediate sense of accomplishment as you strum along for the first time.

Moving forward, you'll learn the A Major chord in the second lesson, a pivotal chord that forms the building blocks for many songs. The progression continues with the G Major chord in the third lesson and the D Major chord in the fourth lesson, each adding richness and variety to your budding musical repertoire.

In the fifth lesson, the course delves into A minor and E Major chords. The clear and concise teaching method ensures that you can confidently switch between these chords, setting the stage for more advanced lessons.

The sixth lesson introduces the C Major chord, a classic chord you'll encounter in countless songs. Following this, you'll learn the F Major chord in the seventh lesson, a chord that often challenges beginners but is crucial for your development.

The eighth lesson focuses on the D minor chord, adding a touch of melancholy to your playing and broadening your emotional expression through music.

An essential aspect of playing the guitar is keeping it in tune. This course covers how to tune your guitar, ensuring that you always sound your best. Understanding tuning is crucial for any musician as it impacts the overall sound quality of your performance.

Fingerstyle guitar is a beautiful technique that adds a new dimension to your playing. In the beginner fingerpicking guitar lesson, you'll learn the basics of fingerstyle playing, setting the foundation for more complex techniques in the future.

Strumming patterns are a vital component of acoustic guitar playing. This course offers three dedicated lessons on beginner strumming patterns, each designed to enhance your rhythm and feel. These patterns are essential for playing various styles of music and will significantly improve your versatility as a guitarist.

Despite being a beginner course, the structured approach ensures that you build a solid foundation in acoustic guitar. While the course currently has no reviews, its comprehensive content and clear instruction promise an enriching learning experience for aspiring guitarists.

Course content

  • Video class: Beginner Acoustic Lesson 1 - Your Very First Guitar Lesson (E Minor Asus2) 16m
  • Exercise: What is the first chord typically taught to beginners in acoustic guitar lessons?
  • Video class: Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lesson 2 - The A Major Chord 10m
  • Exercise: What is the difference between a major and a minor chord in terms of the emotion they convey?
  • Video class: Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lesson 3 - The G Major Chord 15m
  • Exercise: Which of the following chords is often paired with the E minor chord due to their similar finger placement on the guitar neck?
  • Video class: Beginner Lesson 4 D Major Chord 12m
  • Exercise: Which guitar chord is described as the most popular and akin to the 'team captain' of all guitar chords in beginner lessons?
  • Video class: Beginner Lesson 5 A minor and E Major Chords 11m
  • Exercise: In learning beginner guitar chords, which chord shares the exact same finger shape as A minor when moved up one string?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar Lesson 6 C Major Chord 12m
  • Exercise: Which chord is characterized by placing the index finger on the first fret of the B-string, the middle finger on the second fret of the D-string, and the ring finger on the third fret of the A-string while the high E string remains open?
  • Video class: Beginner Lesson 7 F Major Chord 07m
  • Exercise: What is a common beginner guitar chord that is often challenging for new players?
  • Video class: Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lesson 8 - The D minor Chord 05m
  • Exercise: Which note on the B string is used for the D Minor chord, according to the beginner-friendly teaching method described?
  • Video class: How to Tune Your Guitar For Beginners 12m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of using a clip-on tuner for a guitar?
  • Video class: Beginner Fingerpicking Guitar Lesson - How to play Fingerstyle Guitar For a Beginner 16m
  • Exercise: In fingerstyle guitar playing, which pattern is described as a beneficial starting point for beginners in learning how to alternate their fingers on the strings?
  • Video class: Beginner Strumming Patterns For Acoustic Guitar Pattern 1 - Beginner Guitar Lessons 06m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a common beginner guitar chord used in strumming exercises?
  • Video class: Beginner Strumming Patterns For Acoustic Guitar Pattern 2 - Beginner Guitar Lessons 09m
  • Exercise: What is a recommended first step for beginners when forming a C chord on the guitar?
  • Video class: Beginner Strumming Patterns For Acoustic Guitar Pattern 3 - Beginner Guitar Lessons 07m
  • Exercise: What is the focus of the lesson described in the text?

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