Getting Started
If you are new to the guitar, the following guitar lessons will help get you on your
way to mastering playing the guitar. The lessons will give you a greater understanding
of the basics of the guitar and will help accelerate your guitar playing. Enjoy!
- Guitar Anatomy
Learn about the different
parts of the guitar.
- Holding Your Guitar
There are a
couple of different ways to hold a guitar. To be comfortable while you are practicing,
check out these simple techniques for holding a guitar.
- How to Tune Your Guitar
With this
lesson you will learn some different ways to tune your guitar. I will also share
you with you my personal suggestions about how to use a guitar tuner.
- Holding a Guitar Pick
This
lesson shows you the correct way to hold a guitar pick
- Strumming
Strumming a guitar for the
first time can be a little tricky. Here a are few tips to get you strumming the
correct way.
- Left Hand Position
The left hand position
is an important part of playing the guitar. Find out how to properly hold the guitar
neck and how to position your hand to make it easier to play.
- Your First Chords
Chords are an essential part of playing the guitar. Here you will learn the most popular set of chords in popular music.
- Start Strumming Your Chords
Put the chords you've learned to use and start strumming. Learn about rhythm, counting, downstrokes and much more.
- Playing a Chord Progression
Put your chords together and play your first song. This simple chord progression with have you sounding like a pro.