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Free online courseBeginner Acoustic Guitar Lessons

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 41 minutes

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Learn acoustic guitar online with beginner lessons covering chords, strumming, blues riffs, and more. Perfect for new players looking to master the basics and have fun.

In this free course, learn about

  • Getting Started and Tuning
  • First Blues Shuffle and 12‑Bar Blues
  • Essential Open Chords: E, A, D
  • First Blues Riffs and Play‑Along
  • Minor Chords and Boom Chick‑a Rhythm
  • Major Chords C, F, G and Essential Rhythm
  • Choosing a Guitar and Alternate Tuning
  • Chord Transition Tricks and Fun Blues
  • Core Reading Skills and Guitar Technique
  • Open Chord Focus: G, C, and D Shapes
  • Power Chords and Practice Loops
  • Strengthening G, C, and D Chords
  • Classic Strumming Patterns and Rhythm Basics
  • Easy Blues Scale and Soloing

Course Description

Embark on your musical journey with the "Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lessons" course. With a total duration of 3 hours and 41 minutes, this comprehensive course offers a deep dive into the world of acoustic guitar for budding musicians. Tailored specifically for beginners, this course falls under the Instruments and Vocal category, with a particular focus on the Guitar subcategory.

Each lesson in this course is meticulously crafted to ensure that novice guitarists not only learn the basics but also develop a solid foundation for future musical endeavors. From the very start, you'll learn essential guitar maintenance by mastering how to tune your acoustic guitar, an invaluable skill for any guitarist to master early on.

The course also covers the crucial skill of reading guitar tabs, empowering you with the ability to play songs and riffs accurately. Say goodbye to the frustration of string buzz with targeted lessons designed to help you play clean and precise notes. Transitioning seamlessly into creative playing, you'll explore techniques like the Blues Shuffle and the 12 Bar Blues, essential styles that form the core of many classic blues tunes.

One of the standout features of this course is its focus on chord knowledge and transitions. Starting with foundational chords like E, A, and D, you'll receive useful tips for smooth chord changing, which is crucial for maintaining a steady guitar rhythm. Practice sessions, including play-along exercises, reinforce your learning and help you play your first blues guitar riffs confidently.

The curriculum doesn’t stop at major chords. You’ll also delve into minor chords, learning the likes of A, D, and E minor. These lessons include practical tips for smooth transitions and maintaining steady rhythms, enhancing your overall playing ability. Complex techniques, such as the boom chick-a rhythm and playing riffs that insinuate full chords, are simplified to ensure easy understanding.

As you progress, you'll be introduced to more intricate chord progressions and rhythm patterns, including the essential blues guitar riffs and strumming patterns for country and folk styles. This diverse set of lessons ensures a well-rounded skill set, enabling you to tackle various genres with confidence.

The course also shares insights on the top five beginner acoustic guitars under $500, offering valuable advice for those looking to purchase their first instrument. Additional lessons cover exciting topics like playing in Open D tuning and mastering fun chord transition tricks. Engaging play-along sessions and practice loops for chords like G, C, and D provide an interactive learning experience.

Whether you're looking to strum along to your favorite tunes or dive deep into blues soloing, the structured and engaging teaching style of this course makes it an enjoyable and educational experience. Classic strumming patterns, vital guitar techniques, and easy blues scales are just a few of the many skills you’ll gain, ensuring hours of fun and productive practice.

Start your musical journey with the Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lessons and unlock your potential to become a confident and skilled guitarist.

Course content

  • Video class: How to Tune Your Acoustic Guitar ? (1.1) 05m
  • Exercise: When tuning your guitar, which part of the tuner do you adjust to raise or lower the pitch of a string?
  • Video class: How to Read Guitar Tabs ? (1.2) 04m
  • Exercise: What does a '0' on a tablature line indicate in guitar notation?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar Lesson ? Get Rid of String Buzz (1.3) 04m
  • Exercise: Which of these is essential for proper fretting technique on the guitar?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? How to Play the Blues Shuffle (2.1) 04m
  • Exercise: What technique is essential for playing the blues shuffle?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? 3 Building Blocks For 12 Bar Blues (2.2) 04m
  • Exercise: In learning the basic blues shuffle pattern on guitar, what is crucial when moving to playing between the A and D strings?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? How to Play The 12 Bar Blues (2.3) 05m
  • Exercise: Understanding 12 Bar Blues Progression
  • Video class: 3 Essential Beginner Guitar Chords ? E, A, and D (3.1) 05m
  • Exercise: Which finger should you place on the first fret of the G string when making an E major chord?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? Chord Changing Tips 05m
  • Exercise: What is the 'countdown method' used for in guitar practice?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar Lesson ? Maintain Steady Guitar Rhythm (3.3) 05m
  • Exercise: In a basic strumming pattern for a beginner guitar player, what is emphasized on the 'one' and 'three' beats?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? Play Your First Blues Guitar Riff (4.1) 03m
  • Exercise: What is a riff in guitar terminology?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? How to Play 12 Bar Blues Riffs (4.2) 04m
  • Exercise: In the context of a 12 bar blues sequence on the guitar, if each part of the riff is named after chords A, D, and E respectively, which fret does the E part riff start on the A string?
  • Video class: Play Your First Blues Riff ? Play Along! (4.3) 02m
  • Exercise: What does the acoustic guitar course offer to beginners?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? 3 Must Know Minor Chords (5.1) 04m
  • Exercise: What is the primary difference between a major and a minor chord according to the lesson?
  • Video class: Beginner Chord Changing Lesson ? Minor Chords A, D, and E (5.2) 04m
  • Exercise: What is the focus of the "half note countdown method" in guitar practice?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar Lesson ? How to Play the boom chick-a Rhythm (5.3) 04m
  • Exercise: What is the name of the rhythm pattern introduced for the minor chords in the guitar lesson?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? How to Play a Guitar Riff to Insinuate a Full Chord (5.4) 05m
  • Exercise: What is a key concept for creating effective guitar riffs in this lesson?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar Play Along ? Minor Chord Riff (5.5) 01m
  • Exercise: What is the primary goal of the acoustic guitar 101 course?
  • Video class: ? Three Must Know Beginner Guitar Chords (6.1) 05m
  • Exercise: Which chord is associated with the 'mini F' technique?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? How to Change Chords ? C, F, and G (6.2) 04m
  • Exercise: What is the name of the method that involves strumming a guitar chord on every downbeat with counts of one, two, three, four?
  • Video class: The Essential Beginners Acoustic Guitar Rhythm (6.3) 04m
  • Exercise: What is the first note played on the C chord in the rhythm pattern described?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar ? Play a Riff Over a Major Guitar Chord (6.4) 04m
  • Exercise: Which of the following movements is NOT part of the riff for the C major chord as described in the guitar lesson?
  • Video class: Beginner Guitar Play Along ? Essential Major Chords (6.5) 01m
  • Video class: Tony's Top 5 Beginner Acoustic Guitars Under $500 06m
  • Exercise: Which of the following beginner guitars typically comes with a special aesthetic feature of an abalone rosette?
  • Video class: Play Open D Tuning (3 Easy Steps) 09m
  • Video class: 2 EASY Chord Transition Tricks [FUN exercises to practice] 07m
  • Exercise: Which finger is used as an anchor when transitioning from a G chord to a C chord?
  • Video class: Blues Guitar For Beginners [THIS is fun!] 10m
  • Video class: EASY Blues Guitar Riff [FUN Beginner Guitar Lesson] 09m
  • Exercise: In an acoustic guitar lesson focusing on the blues bass line, what is the common pattern for picking the strings taught?
  • Video class: How to Tune a Guitar [For Beginners] 06m
  • Video class: Guitar Technique for Beginners [4 CRUCIAL Skills] 07m
  • Video class: How to Read Guitar Tab [Guitar Tablature for Beginners] 04m
  • Video class: How to Read Chord Charts 03m
  • Exercise: What do the dots on a chord diagram represent?
  • Video class: G Chord [play it THIS way on guitar for best results] 03m
  • Video class: C Chord [play it THIS way on guitar for best results] 03m
  • Exercise: Which of the following strings is not directly involved when forming the C major chord on the guitar?
  • Video class: D Chord [play it THIS way on guitar for best results] 04m
  • Video class: Power Chords [A FUN way to get GOOD at them] 05m
  • Exercise: What is the primary goal when you first start learning to play the guitar according to the philosophy mentioned in the text?
  • Video class: G Chord Practice [5 minute looped play-along] 03m
  • Video class: C Chord Practice [5 minute looped play-along] 02m
  • Exercise: In the 'Beginner Acoustic Guitar Lessons', what is the duration of the structured program designed to take you from zero to guitar player?
  • Video class: D Chord Practice [5 minute looped play-along] 02m
  • Video class: FUN G Chord Strength Exercise [beginner guitar lesson] 03m
  • Exercise: Why is the exercise described beneficial for learning the G chord on the guitar?
  • Video class: FUN C Chord Strength Exercise [beginner guitar lesson] 02m
  • Video class: FUN D Chord Strength Exercise [beginner guitar lesson] 02m
  • Exercise: What finger positioning creates the standard D chord as described in the lesson?
  • Video class: Classic Strumming Pattern #1 The Boom Chick for Country and Folk Guitar 02m
  • Video class: Strumming Patterns for Beginners [start with THIS Golden Rule] 03m
  • Exercise: In acoustic guitar strumming, what is considered a 'downbeat'?
  • Video class: Classic Strumming Pattern #2 The Boom Chicka for Country and Folk Guitar 04m
  • Video class: EASY Blues Scale for Guitar [SO MUCH FUN!!] 1 OF 2 04m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of learning a scale on the guitar according to the lesson?
  • Video class: Blues Guitar Solo for Beginners [HOURS OF FUN!!] 2 OF 2 06m

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