Course curriculum

  • 1
    1. Introduction
    • 1.1 Welcome
  • 2
    2. Tun'er Up
    • 2.1 What notes should the strings be?
    • 2.2 Using a clip-on tuner
    • 2.3 Troubleshooting
    • 2.4 Strings
    • QUIZ - What are the string names?
  • 3
    3. To Have and to Hold
    • 3.1 Common holding patterns - NO STRAP
    • 3.2 Common holding patterns - HIGHER GROUND
    • 3.3 Common holding patterns - STRAP
  • 4
    4. Fretting
    • 4.1 What is fretting?
    • 4.2 EXERCISE - Effective Fretting
    • QUIZ - Which finger, what fret?
  • 5
    5. Chords
    • 5.1 What are chords?
    • 5.2 Some chords are easier than others
    • 5.3 EXERCISE - Chord Changes
  • 6
    6. Strumming
    • 6.1 Technique
    • 6.2 Rhythm
    • 6.3 Time Signature
    • 6.4 EXERCISE - Strum 'n Count
    • 6.5 Emphasised Beats + EXERCISE
    • 6.6 Damping + EXERCISE
    • 6.7 Waltz Time + EXERCISE
    • QUIZ - Beats to the bar
  • 7
    7. Playing Notes
    • 7.1 Musical Communication
    • 7.2 Plucking
    • 7.3 Thoughts on Using a Pick
  • 8
    8. Putting it all together
    • 8.1 The Steps to Learning a Song
    • 8.2 Singing and Playing
  • 9
    9. Joining a Group
    • 9.1 How do I know if I'm ready?
    • 9.2 Final Words