Complete Guitar

Familiarize yourself with essential guitar skills, styles, and music notation to develop proficiency.

Nylon-stringed classical guitars and steel-stringed acoustics are compared in terms of their distinctive features, applications, and disparities.

Solid-body and hollow-body electric guitars with microphones require amplification for sound production.

Explains various string types and their characteristics, including gauge and maintenance considerations.

Electronic tuners facilitate precise and effortless guitar tuning through fundamental techniques.

Traditional music notation and guitar tablature are introduced, focusing on the six lines representing strings.

Staffs, clefs, and note values are introduced, along with rhythm and timing principles.

Proper posture techniques are covered for both seated and standing guitar players, including guidance on comfort and fretboard accessibility.

Correcting and refining right-hand technique for acoustic and electric guitars.

Finger numbering and positioning techniques for left-handed piano playing are introduced.

Placement of fingers on guitar strings is optimized when positioned on the tip of the fret.

Introduces the basics of guitar tuning and its importance for precise playing.

The fundamentals of chords are covered, including the G Major Chord as a key component of music theory.

Introduces reading chord diagrams, explores left-hand fingering for the G major chord, and practices strumming with quarter and whole note rhythms.

Dominant seventh chords are introduced, including the D7 chord played with a distinct finger placement and string choice.

Slide finger movement on the third finger is crucial for fluid playing and varied rhythms.

Covers the fundamentals of playing chord progressions to expand musical knowledge.

Develops single-note picking skills for precise and controlled playing.

The fundamentals of playing the 3rd string cover G and A notes in open and fretted positions, with a focus on quarter note rhythms.

Notes on the 2nd string, covering B, C, and D, are accompanied by exercises and diagrams.

Simplifies strumming notation by introducing fundamental rhythm patterns, enhancing overall musical comprehension.

Introduces finger placement techniques for playing the C Major Chord on guitar, including string selection and strumming patterns for all six strings.

Pivot finger technique covers smooth chord transitions using C, G, and D7 chords.

Introduces quarter and half rests, as well as silence periods in music notation.

Introduces fundamental concepts of guitar playing, covering notes on the first string, whole notes and rests, along with practical exercises.

Introduces the technique of mastering the eighth note, a fundamental element in various musical compositions.

Develops efficient alternate picking method for improved fretboard mastery.

Tablature techniques cover reading half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes in different sizes and styles.

Eighth note strumming rhythms are introduced, providing added interest and complexity in playing.

The 12-bar blues pattern is covered, along with its widespread application in Rock and Blues music through iconic song examples.

A, E, and D major chords, chord progressions, and finger sliding techniques are covered.

Notes on the 4th string, including D, E, and F, are explored, along with their application in rhythm patterns.

Introduces the basics of minor chords, with a focus on the D Minor Chord and its uses in music.

The Turnaround progression, a popular chord sequence, is applied in the key of G using an Em chord.

The notes on the 5th guitar string are covered, including A, B, and C.

The course covers playing the E7 and F Major chords, as well as a C turnaround, introducing students to dotted quarter notes.

The basics of playing the 6th string on a guitar are covered, including notes E, F, and G.

Introduces playing songs with lead-in notes, first and second endings, and rhythms and chords in the key of A minor.

Fingerpicking techniques for the right hand are covered, enabling the creation of distinct guitar tones and enhanced musicality.

Introduces techniques for playing guitar strings with the thumb, emphasizing a downward motion and maintaining finger stiffness.

Basic fingerpicking technique covers a versatile pattern applicable to C major and other chords.

Alternates bass notes between the root note and other chord tones to add variety to fingerpicking patterns.

Fingerpicking pattern 2 covers a right-hand technique used in C major chord progressions.

Introduces fingerpicking techniques for accompanying melodies, including strumming and fingerpicking patterns for different songs.

Introduces the structure and characteristics of major scales, covering their note intervals and relationships.

The octave, an 8-note range in a major scale, is examined, including interval and scale number applications.

The C Major Scale in open position is introduced, providing a foundation for playing various melodies and improvising in a jazz style.

Introduces melodic composition techniques using sequences and repetitive patterns within scales.

Scales and melodies are examined in relation to musical keys, introducing fundamental concepts.

The waltz time signature, featuring 3-4 beats per measure, is characterized by a distinctive rhythmic pattern.

Introduces concepts of dotted half notes and extends note values by half, covering eight common rhythmic patterns.

Silent Night and Morning Has Broken are used as examples to illustrate right-hand techniques and exercises for fingerpicking patterns in waltz time.

Introduces techniques for playing bass notes in rhythm patterns, focusing on low root notes and applying them to different chord progressions.

Introduces techniques for playing multiple notes with the right hand and covers various fingerpicking patterns.

Covers the fundamentals of bass note rhythm patterns in 4/4 time, incorporating common chord shapes and strumming techniques.

Sharp signs indicate notes played one fret higher than written, with applications in music theory.

The F# note and its uses in music theory are covered, including application examples.

Introduces the G major scale, including its patterns and characteristics.

Introduces the concepts of sharps and flats in key signatures and covers methods for transposing songs into more accessible keys.

Fingerpicking techniques are introduced, featuring a specific pattern and its applications across various musical styles, including classical.

Silent Strums and Continuous rhythms are covered, building on prior concepts.

Introduces the concept of silent motions and their application in creating distinctive sound patterns.

Silent strum symbols for upward and downward strokes are introduced.

Syncopation techniques are covered, focusing on creating off-beat rhythms and applying them to chord progressions.

Introduces techniques for playing syncopated bass notes, focusing on adapting timing and preparing for varied rhythmic patterns.

Bass note rhythms covering common patterns applied to a G chord and diverse chord progressions, featuring Sloop John B.

Introduces notation for playing notes with flat signs, which lower pitch by one fret.

The course covers the B flat note's role in music and teaches playing the C Seventh Chord.

Introduces basic fingerpicking patterns for the left hand and explores staccato technique within a 12-bar blues framework.

The F Major scale is covered, highlighting its distinctive Bb note and applications in F Major music.

Introduces the fundamentals of reading guitar music, including recognizing sharp and flat notes.

Semitones and tones, the smallest pitch variations in Western music, are introduced with applications to guitar fret placement.

Sharp notes are introduced, covering their application and explanation of how to play them on the fretboard.

Covers the chromatic scale, a series of 12 notes within one octave, using sharps and semitones.

Introduces techniques for lowering note pitches by a semitone using flat notation.

Introduces enharmonic notes and their roles in guitar playing.

Builds major scales using patterns of tones and semitones across all 12 notes.

Covers key signatures, major scales, and their corresponding intervals.

Navigating keys and understanding their relationships improves musicianship through enhanced harmony comprehension and performance skills.

Major scales in all keys are covered, enhancing music reading skills and melody understanding.

Scales and sequences are explored in relation to playing in various keys.

Transposition techniques are introduced and explained for music manipulation and composition purposes.

Minor keys' characteristic somber sound is linked to their use in sad or dark music, while three types of minor scales are explored.

Introduces the A natural minor scale, including its structure and a corresponding melody example.

Harmonic minor scales offer a distinctive Eastern tonality and are applied in various musical contexts.

The melodic minor scale and its applications in jazz and modern music are examined.

Time signatures are introduced, covering simple and compound forms, including the six-eight pattern, illustrated through classic song examples.

Introduces the concept of relative keys, where major and minor scales use the same notes but differ in starting tone.

Introduces formulas for creating minor scales in all keys, covering natural, harmonic, and melodic variants.

Minor scales cover melodic and harmonic variations, focusing on key structures and note relationships.

Musical intervals are covered, including their types and measurement techniques used in melody construction.

Perfect, augmented, and diminished intervals are formed by widening or narrowing intervals by a semitone.

Interval distances are explored, including their measurement in semitones and distinct properties such as the tritone's dissonance.

Introduces common guitar interval patterns and shows how to calculate the number of frets between notes.

Identifies intervals by ear using singing, instrument testing, and chromatic scales.

Triads and major chords are formed using various note combinations, including inversions and doubling techniques.

Introduces various C chord voicings through fingering variations and examines the impact of note order and doubling.

Rhythm notation is used to read and play guitar chords, providing a system for understanding strumming patterns.

Arpeggio techniques for playing melodies in harmony with chord progressions are covered.

Arpeggios are introduced as a fundamental technique for enhancing chordal and melodic music.

Introduces major, minor, augmented, and diminished triad chord types with accompanying diagrams.

Covers the creation of musical tension through the use of augmented and diminished chords, leading to resolutions with major and minor chords.

Introduces the concept of building chords on each note of a scale, resulting in seven distinct chord possibilities for harmonizing melodies.

Introduces the concept of the major key triad pattern, a fundamental formula for transposing chords across different keys.

Covers fundamental chord progressions using the I, IV and V chords to harmonize melodies.

Melodies are harmonized through chords containing the melodic note on the first beat, with opportunities for secondary chord additions.

Transposes common chord progressions to various keys for effective music arrangement.

Basic chord shapes are covered, including major, minor, and diminished chords.

Introduces techniques for creating smooth transitions using bass note sequences between C and F chords.

Minor key tone triads are introduced with their relation to major keys explained.

Slash chords are used to create smooth melodic bass lines, while experimenting with harmonic effects introduces new tonal possibilities.

Introduces E natural minor scale tone chords and demonstrates transposition techniques across 12 minor keys.

Builds chord sets using notes from various minor scales, exploring altered chord types with shared letter names.

Deciphers finger numbers in traditional notation, facilitating performance of intricate compositions with chord progressions and bass lines.

Tone chords derived from the melodic minor scale are explored, along with their use in music.

Improves hand-eye coordination through simultaneous open-string note practice, refining right-hand positioning.

Clawhammer fingerpicking style is applied to Cmaj7 and Am add9 chords.

The suspended chord formula is covered, along with common shapes and their applications in music.

Introduces the add nine chord and its minor variation, with focus on practical songwriting applications.

Introduces techniques for adding scale tones to chords, exploring variations in notes and sound combinations.

The fretboard layout and techniques for navigating all areas are covered.

Introduces the concept of playing multiple strings simultaneously, a crucial skill for guitarists.

Power chords are two-note formations used in Rock and other styles, typically played on open strings.

Movable power chords provide a foundation for creating diverse chord shapes and expanding harmonic possibilities.

Tightens sound by dampening strings with the right hand; covers fundamental techniques for playing power chords on any root note.

Power chords used in Rock'n'Roll and Blues styles keep the root note steady while alternating between the 5th, 6th, and flattened 7th degrees.

Introduces fundamental two-string rock chord shapes for A, A6, and A7, with practical applications in eighth-note strumming.

Introduces techniques for playing two-string rock chord shapes in D, D6, and D7.

Covers essential chord shapes for electric guitar and introduces the basics of playing a 12-bar blues song in A.

Dominant 7th chords are a cornerstone of Blues, Jazz, and Rock music; this content introduces the fundamental techniques for playing them effectively.

The half-bar technique is applied to play chords and generate melodic lines across diverse musical styles.

The five basic types of seventh chords are covered, including their formulas and diagrams for major, dominant, minor, minor 7b5, and diminished.

Covers major seventh chord shapes and applies them in practical examples.

Introduces minor seventh chord shapes and arpeggios, including diagrams from Am7 to Gm7.

Recognizes and plays minor seven flat five chords, crucial for navigating key changes and adding depth to minor key harmonies.

Diminished 7th chords are used as passing chords or substitutes for dominant 7ths in harmonic progressions.

Bar chords are versatile shapes that can be moved to any position on the fretboard and played in every key.

Bar chords and finger placement techniques for improved playing comfort are covered.

Root 6 major bar chords are explored, covering versatile shapes and their applications through varying string frettings.

Fret placement and chord techniques for barre chords on the lower strings are covered.

Bar chord indicators are explained, covering full and half bars with specified fret positions.

Percussive strumming techniques focus on playing bar chords with a rhythmic touch, eliminating the need for fretting.

The Root 5 bar chord is a versatile shape that can be transposed along the fretboard.

Notes on the 5th string are essential for forming root 5 bar chords with ease.

Root 6 and root 5 bar chord transitions are explained.

Fretboard navigation and finger dexterity techniques for comprehensive guitar playing.

The layout of guitar fretboard notes is covered, including note patterns and identification on individual strings.

Introduces techniques for finding notes across the fretboard, essential for improvisational playing.

Covers fundamental guitar techniques for smooth melody and chord playing.

Frets and semitones are linked through a system of unison notes applicable to all strings except the third.

Introduces principles for locating notes on the fretboard, covering higher and lower octaves to enhance understanding and playing range.

Covers adding chromatic notes to keys, exploring the relationship between scales and chords, and applying this knowledge to play in different keys.

Creates and varies riffs in different styles such as Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Funk.

The minor pentatonic scale is introduced, including its patterns and applications.

Introduces the concept of triplet rhythm, a pattern of three evenly spaced notes within a single beat.

Ties simplify notation while the numbers 6 and z indicate rhythmic relationships in jazz harmony.

Shuffle rhythms, a fundamental pattern in Blues and beyond, are introduced through exercises and analysis.

Movable shuffle patterns and Roman numeral notation are applied to play the 12-bar blues in various keys.

Introduces techniques for playing the 12-Bar Blues in any key using chords I, IV, and V across all 12 keys.

The A minor pentatonic scale is used to create a simple 12-bar blues solo.

Introduces fundamental rhythm concepts, including 16th notes, applied to the pentatonic scale and picking technique.

Covers chord voicings for 16th note playing, featuring C7 and E7 shapes.

Introduces common 16th note figures and demonstrates their application in melody playing and improvisation.

Smooth note connection and expression in guitar playing rely on developing varied left-hand techniques.

Executes hammer-on picking techniques for added rhythmic interest and complexity.

The art of pull-off technique is developed through exercises in playing and sliding notes for seamless transitions.

Introduces techniques for masterful slur playing through the use of open strings, incorporating hammer-ons and pull-offs.

Analyzes note positions within a bar, identifying rhythms through beats and ands.

Dominant 9th chords are a fundamental concept in blues, jazz, R&B, and funk music.

Subdivides beats with precision and versatility through practice.

Introduces techniques for mastering 12-note positions within triplets in 4/4 time.

The quarter note triplet is a complex rhythmic concept requiring precision and repetition to master.

Introduces techniques for playing sixteenth notes across a full measure, covering 16 distinct positions.

The slide technique is a left-handed method that generates continuous sound by gliding fingers between notes on the same string.

Improvises extended patterns with added complexity through subtle note and slide variations.

Introduces the concept of the quick slide, also known as a grace note, and how to execute it effectively.

Introduces extended note patterns on the slide, covering master licks and solos for improvisational techniques.

Swinging 16th notes is covered through the use of practical examples and exercises.

Introduces fundamental concepts for understanding movable chord shapes and their applications on the fretboard.

Introduces movable 7th chord shapes and their relationships to common chord forms.

Covers movable 7th chord shapes, including C7 and six other forms.

Visualizes and plays chords efficiently across multiple keys through mastery of superimposed chord forms.

Alters minor chords into minor 7th forms and introduces two fundamental chord constructions for building intricate harmonies.

Minor 7th and 9th chords are introduced through sliding chord shapes and advanced techniques.

Bending notes is a crucial skill for lead guitar playing, allowing for expressive pitch variations.

Introduces techniques for incorporating bends into guitar licks to enhance expressiveness in playing.

The release bend technique, a fundamental aspect of guitar playing, is covered.

Release bends are explored to enhance guitar playing with emotive licks.

Quick bends and slow release bends are explored, enabling emotional depth in guitar playing.

Vibrato techniques for adding expression and interest to musical performances.

The pick tremolo technique involves playing a rapid, alternating stroke pattern at maximum speed.

Double-note playing technique used by Chuck Berry is covered, including application to Blues progression improvisation.

Introduces the minor pentatonic scale pattern and its application across different keys and musical styles.

Examines triangular root note positions and their applications in scale patterns and chord forms.

Analyzing scales and licks involves identifying scale degrees, recognizing patterns, and transposing them to various keys.

The minor pentatonic scale is discussed in five forms, each featuring distinct root note positions.

The blues scale formula is introduced, allowing creation of original licks through application.

Introduces expressive violin techniques, including the rake and trill methods to enhance musicality.

Introduces the five basic Blues scale forms with a single added note, covering their application across all 12 keys.

Twelve-eight time is a common rhythm used in ballads and slow blues, covered in this section.

Rhythmic techniques cover sixteenth notes, encompassing swinging and subdivided patterns.

Mastering the blues: Develops skills in playing a slow blues solo in 12-bar format, incorporating various techniques and exploring extended phrases.

Improvisation techniques and guitar licks are practiced through collaborative music-making and contextual application.

Rock, blues, and ballad chord progressions covered, from playing along to understanding music theory.

Covers iconic guitarists like B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, and Eric Clapton across genres such as Blues, Rock, Funk, and Jazz.

Blues, Folk/Country, and Classical guitar styles are covered.

Covers advanced jazz harmony concepts, including major and minor 7th chords, altered dominants, and extended harmonies.

Chord formulas and their applications in music theory are covered.

Covers music notation, key concepts, and terminology used in music theory, including accidentals, chords, intervals, rhythm, and tempo.