Introducing Guitar 1

Covers fundamental guitar playing and music reading basics through easy song arrangements and common chord shapes.

Goals and structured approaches to guitar practice are developed for effective learning and improvement.

Tuning techniques ensure accurate guitar playing by preventing incorrect notes and harmonies.

Electric and classical guitars' components are introduced.

Techniques for maintaining proper guitar posture are covered, focusing on comfort and reducing physical strain while playing.

Properly play guitar strings with a pick by mastering effective hold and usage techniques.

The mechanics of proper right arm positioning for effective and comfortable guitar playing are covered.

Left-hand fingering techniques for holding down notes and fretting strings are introduced.

Improves playing technique by optimizing left-hand thumb positioning.

Understand guitar fingerboard navigation by grasping string numbering and distinguishing between thinnest and thickest strings.

A G note is played on the third string with a downward plucking motion.

The basics of reading music include understanding the staff and treble clef.

The musical alphabet consists of seven letters, while the quarter note is a basic rhythm marking lasting one beat.

Notation basics cover playing G on the open third string, and introduces bars, measures, and time signatures.

Introduces the notes and playing technique for the A note on the third string.

Introduces the fundamental concept of note B on guitar, including staff notation and a basic playing exercise.

Properly place fingers and count while playing a C note and simple rock riff.

Introduces playing the D note on the second string using the left-hand third finger, with practical applications in exercises and a song.

Forming and playing chords is covered, including basics of accompaniment and music structure.

Covers fundamental guitar skills: playing a G chord and understanding chord diagrams, with instruction on finger placement and strumming techniques.

Introduces the D seventh chord and exercises for developing timing through vocal counting.

Techniques for playing guitar chords with different rhythmic patterns are covered.

Smoothly switching between G and D7 chords requires focused attention on finger placement.

Covers techniques for simplifying strumming patterns through consistent rhythms across multiple chords, improving music readability.

Tango Jumbo, Ode to Joy, and Dance and Clap are introduced as examples of two-chord songs, covering rhythm and lead guitar roles.

Practices playing duets with a teacher or partner, focusing on harmony and timing.

Recognizes and plays in three-four time signatures, including the waltz.

Austrian Waltz rhythm pattern is introduced, covering traditional dance style elements.

The C chord is covered, along with exercises for improving finger placement, chord transitions, and rhythmic coordination.

Finger placement and strumming techniques for playing the G7 chord are covered.

Tied notes are covered, including techniques for reading and playing them, and their impact on rhythm and pitch.

Recognizes and applies quarter rests, introducing the concept of silence in music notation.

Lead-in notes and strumming rhythms are covered, including examples from songs like When the Saints Go Marchin' In and The Banks of the Ohio.

The E note is introduced with staff notation and applied in musical exercises.

The F note and its rhythmic patterns are introduced.

The note G on guitar, including its octave relationship, is covered.

Two-bar rhythm patterns are introduced for playing popular music, with application to the song Mary Ann.

Eighth notes are introduced, covering their duration and placement within a measure.

Mastering alternate picking involves developing proficient down and up picking on beats and and counts.

Eighth note rhythms are covered to enhance musical expression.

Eighth-note strumming and two-bar rhythms are introduced in the context of the classic song Shortnin' Bread.

Introduces fundamental music notation concepts, including dotted quarter note applications in rhythmic patterns and practical exercise scenarios.

Introduces techniques for playing first and second endings in songs, focusing on repeat patterns and bar skipping.

Introduces playing an open D note and covers fundamental aspects of rounds, featuring a rhythmic song example.

The D chord's unique fingering and strumming pattern are introduced, along with applications in rhythm patterns and songwriting.

Introduces concepts for playing eighth-note rhythms in 3/4 time and applying them to chord progressions.

Sharp signs indicate a note pitch increase of one fret, influencing preceding notes on the staff.

F# fingering on the guitar's first string covered.

The G major scale is introduced, along with its application in music, covering keys and key signatures.

Covers the technique of tuning guitar strings by referencing internal pitches.

Tuning techniques and practical exercises for developing musical skills.

Tuning techniques for matching guitar notes to those of other instruments are discussed.

Accurate guitar tuning techniques using unconventional methods and instruments are covered.