Guitar for Beginners
This course is part of How to Play Guitar.
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
13 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full The Singer Songwriter Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
What you'll learn
Identify guitar parts and read music notation and tablature
Master basic picking and strumming techniques
Play major and minor chords effectively
Understand and apply music theory fundamentals
Perform simple songs and melodies
Develop proper finger picking techniques
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
3.95 Hours PreRecorded video
26 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
Shareable certificate
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive beginner's guitar course provides a solid foundation in both acoustic and electric guitar playing. Through seven detailed modules, students learn essential skills from basic instrument knowledge to playing techniques. The curriculum covers fundamentals including guitar parts and maintenance, proper technique, music theory basics, scales, chords, and song performance. Students develop practical skills through hands-on exercises and assignments, progressing from basic chords to playing complete songs.
Choosing a Guitar
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Getting Started: Fundamental Guitar Skills
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
The Twelve Half Steps and Basic Notation
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Scales: Construction and Fingerings
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Chords: Building Easy Triads and Power Chords
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Putting it All Together: The Pentatonic Scale and Songs
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: How to Play Guitar
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