Introducing Guitar 2

Graded lessons teach guitar fundamentals and reading music skills through popular song performances.

Developing effective practice habits involves frequent, short sessions with regular breaks to enhance information retention.

Introduces fundamental techniques for playing smooth chord progressions by mastering the A chord and developing effective pivot finger skills.

Strumming techniques for playing bass notes are covered, including string selection for different chord types.

Alternate bass note picking patterns are introduced for various chords, with an emphasis on adapting to chord progressions and song structures.

E Chords cover essential finger placement and transition techniques through slide and pivot methods.

Develops skills for playing eighth-note rhythms with consistent right-hand movement.

Covers essential seventh chords A7 and E7, exploring applications in classic tunes like Lavenders Blue and Aura Lee.

Applies the concepts of A7 and E7 chords to create alternative shapes for enhanced guitar playing.

The 12-bar blues pattern is a fundamental chord progression used in hundreds of well-known rock songs.

Finger placement and shortcuts for the F chord, including nuances, are examined.

Covers fundamental guitar skills, introducing notes E and F through finger placement and staff notation.

Introduces notation of flat signs on guitar staff, including recognition of B-flat notes and corresponding fret positions.

Covers the construction of a 12-bar blues progression in G featuring the C7 chord.

The F major scale is introduced along with its distinctive features, and its application in a well-known song is demonstrated.

F Sharp notes are introduced in music notation, accompanied by guitar exercises for practical application.

The fundamentals of playing the A Minor Chord (Am) are covered, along with practical exercises and song examples featuring a minor chord introduction.

The Em chord's fundamental structure, finger placement, and common variations are introduced.

Minor keys are characterized by their finality on a minor chord, distinct from major keys.

Covers playing the B Seventh Chord (B7) and applying it to four chord progressions, as well as playing 12 Bar Blues in E and two popular songs.

The D minor chord is applied in popular songs such as When Johnny Comes Marching Home and Dance of the Hours.

Natural harmonic and melodic structures with temporary resolution cancellations.

Modifies notes with sharp, flat, and natural symbols.

The fundamental turnaround progression is a common chord sequence that underlies many songs, providing harmonic structure and musical interest.

Alt chord fingerings covered, simplifying progressions with pivot fingers for smooth transitions.

Introduces the concept of Middle C notation on piano with focus on ledger lines and accurate finger positioning.

The C major scale's structure and positioning within an octave are examined.

Covers the concept of songwriting in the key of C major, exploring its application and characteristics.

Covers the note B below Middle C and its application in folk songs such as Blow the Man Down and The Volga Boatman.

Low G, F, and Open E notes are covered, along with iconic songs like Scarborough Fair and Asturias, as well as techniques for improved musicality.

Fundamental music theory concepts include notes, chords, scales, and rhythm.

Introduces the fundamentals of guitar playing, covering chord charts, including major, minor, and seventh chords.