Introduction to Guitar Lessons

Introducing the Basic Building Blocks of Music

October 30, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

Ok, so in my life as a professional musician I’ve had many opportunities open up to me thanks to my understanding of music theory. Even though I get paid to get on stage and play rock tunes, I’ve always been appreciative to my parents for putting me through music lessons that helped to provide me [...]

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Fast Track with Chord & Scale Diagrams

October 30, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

Chord Diagrams
Throughout the lessons I’ll use chord diagrams to help explain where to put your fingers, and how to play the chords. Chord diagrams are found at the start of most published music, and serve as a way to show you what shape of the chord to play.   Being able to read chord diagrams [...]

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Guitar String Secrets from a Pro

October 30, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

It’s very important to have your guitar fitted with the correct strings – it can make a huge difference to how the guitar sounds, and how easy it is to play. For beginners, I recommend lighter gauge (thinner) strings, which are easier to press down and make a sound until your fingers get stronger.
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How to Tune Your Guitar So You Always Sound Awesome!

October 30, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

Before starting any lessons or playing it’s very important that your guitar is in tune. Nothing sounds worse than an out of tune guitar – even the simplest ideas will sound terrible if you are out of tune! Tuning your guitar means that each string will be the correct pitch, and through the lessons you’ll [...]

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How to Hold the Guitar and Get Started

October 21, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

For learning I suggest a comfortable seated position. The guitar should be held close to the body and in a horizontal position.   You should try and sit up straight with good posture – the aim is to feel comfortable, with easy access to the guitar. Check out the shots of me in the studio [...]

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What Type of Guitar and Amplifier is Right for You? A Handy Guide

October 4, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

Choosing the correct type of guitar to play is very important. Having the right guitar on hand will help you stay motivated, and make playing a joy, not a chore. Think about the following questions:

What style of music do I want to play?
Where do I want to play it?

1: If you wish to strum song [...]

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The Different Types of Guitars and Amplifiers – A Quick Guide

October 3, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

A Quick Guide to the Different Styles of Guitars
Acoustic Guitars
There are two types of acoustic guitars – the classical and the steel string acoustic guitar.
Steel String Acoustic Guitar
Steel string acoustic guitars are used for contemporary styles of music, rock, pop, folk and blues.
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The Power of Using Your Ears When Playing Guitar

October 3, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

The Pro Secret to Using Your Ears to Learn to Play Guitar Faster
Music training should be fun and a rewarding part of your life. As with all learning you are learning to use different senses: touch, sight and sound. The most important sense in music is sound, so as a musician you must [...]

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1. How to Use These Lessons to Start Playing Guitar Now

October 3, 2011 Introduction to Guitar Lessons

Getting Started with Pro Guitar Tips!
The lessons are divided into sections based around different guitar techniques – rhythm guitar and lead guitar. The course allows you to follow the lessons from start to finish, or select specific areas that you wish to develop. Depending on your goals, you may only wish to visit a few [...]

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