Guitar for Kids 2

Introduces fundamental concepts of guitar playing and music notation using popular children's songs with chords and simple rhythms.

Covers the E note on the staff and its application in playing rests.

Introduces the note F on the staff and demonstrates strumming techniques informed by song lyrics.

The G note and its written position on the staff are covered.

Introduces fundamental two-bar strumming techniques and applies them to well-known songs such as Little Miss Muffet and Mary Ann.

Eighth notes, also called quavers, are explained, differing from whole notes in duration.

Alternate picking technique is demonstrated through exercises in classic songs like Pieces of Eight, Shave and a Haircut, and Hot Cross Buns.

Eighth note strum patterns for complex rhythms are covered, focusing on mastering techniques for more nuanced timing.

Introduces the technique of playing an eighth-note strumming pattern on a guitar.

Introduces an eighth-note strum pattern on a G chord and applies it to the classic song This Old Man.

Introduces the fundamental rhythmic pattern of an iconic children's tune through the use of eighth notes.

The eighth note strum pattern is applied to a song, exemplified by Michael Finnegan.

Two-bar eighth-note strum patterns are mastered and applied to songs such as Shortnin' Bread.

Dotted quarter notes and various strumming patterns are introduced through examples from familiar songs.

Reads open D notes and covers fundamental techniques for playing well-known songs.

Introduces fundamental techniques for playing the D chord and practicing strumming patterns through hands-on exercises.

Eighth-note strum patterns in 3/4 time are introduced, with application to a well-known song.

Introduces fundamental techniques for playing guitar, starting with a basic strum pattern and its application in a popular song.

Introduces playing the note F sharp (F#) on guitar, covering its notation on the staff.

Notes and rests in music notation are introduced, covering fundamental concepts essential for reading and writing sheet music.

Music notation basics cover reading and writing sheet music principles.

Chords are introduced, including their construction and application in musical compositions.