Guitar anatomyLearning how your instrument functions is vital towards becoming a successful guitarist. Once you have an understanding of all the parts of your guitar and how they work together to create sound, you'll be better equipped to manipulate your instrument to get the sound you want.Ther...
Learning how to hold a guitar pick is easy as long as you are patient with yourself and use the right kinds of picks. The correct way to do it is to hold the pick between your thumb and the side of the index finger as shown in the photos below. Keep a light grip on the pick –...
Let's begin the theoretical side of our guitar learning journey with some essential fretboard basics. As a beginner guitarist, it'll likely be your first proper theory lesson (don't worry, it's easy!) and should come before you move on to learn chords, scales and technique. It's ...
“Why do I need to learn funk guitar?” Funk rhythms are used in many genres and your playing will improve if you try out the techniques. From folk or indie to rock and blues, funk guitar can be applied in lots of creative ways. “Okay, I’m in! What do I need to know?” Lo...
Effective string fretting for clear notes: Press strings correctly for crisp, clear guitar sounds. Naming notes on the fretboard: Identify where each note is on your guitar for better navigation. Reading guitar tablature: Decode the music notation specific to guitar for faster learning. ...
Fingering guitar chord basics As we're learning how to apply our fingers on the fretboard correctly, I'll show you two simple chords to start with, but bear in mind there's a separate series of lessons where you can learn many more chords, which I'll link to at the end of this less...
To summarize: Music theory Dexterity/physical movement Recognizing patterns/playing by ear How do I start learning guitar scales? Beginners should start by learningthe major scale, as it serves as a reference point for many other scales.
Featuring standard notation and tablature, this new book & CD package introduces basic accompaniment patterns, how to use the thumb and fingers, "Travis" picking, and much more. Readers learn the applications of folk, blues, ragtime and new age styles to solo guitar while learning beautiful new...
A Landmark Guitar Method for Individual and Group Learning. By James Longworth and Nick Walker. Guitar Book & CD. Guitar Basics is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to beginner level. The method i
Featuring standard notation and tablature, this new book & audio package introduces basic accompaniment patterns, how to use the thumb and fingers, "Travis" picking, and much more. Readers learn the applications of folk, blues, ragtime and new age styles to solo guitar while learning beautiful ...