Before we can start shredding on guitar, we need to find a guitar that is going to be easy to play!

This is an important step that can make the difference in someone learning to play or not.

The first lesson of the this program is about choosing the right guitar. A common question people have when learning guitar is, which guitar should they start with?

It is a common misconception that people should start by playing acoustic guitar. The truth is, they should choose either electric or acoustic guitar by which one they would rather play. If you are more interested in learning electric guitar, start with electric guitar. There is no reason to start with acoustic guitar if that is not what you are interested in.

Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars

• Fender
• Epiphone
• Taylor

Best Beginner Electric Guitars

• Squire or Fender Strat
• PRS SE
• Epiphone Les Paul Standard
• Stray copies

When you start developing good practice habits, you should always start out by tuning your guitar.

This is very important for several reasons.

1. Obviously you will sound better if you are in tune.
2. If you are in tune, you will start to help your ear recognize notes, chords, and scales.

If you are not in tune, everything will always sound different and you will not be developing your ear.

Fortunately, electronic tuners are now very affordable and work very well.

Learning to play guitar can be as simple as learning a few chords that you can strum.

Learning the “E” chord.

Learning the “A” chord.

Learning the “D” chord.

Learning to strum and play fingerstyle on the guitar are two important techniques that will allow you to create different sounds and styles in your playing. In this lesson, we’ll go over some basics of strumming and fingerstyle and provide some tips to help you improve your technique.

Strumming

Strumming is a fundamental technique in guitar playing, and it involves using a pick or your fingers to strike multiple strings at once. Here are some tips to help you improve your strumming technique:

1. Hold your pick correctly: If you’re using a pick, hold it between your thumb and index finger with the pointed end facing downward. Use a comfortable grip that allows you to strike the strings smoothly.
2. Keep a steady rhythm: Try to keep a consistent rhythm when strumming. Use a metronome or play along with a recording to improve your timing.
3. Vary your strumming patterns: Experiment with different strumming patterns to create different rhythms and sounds. Start with simple patterns and gradually increase the difficulty as you get more comfortable.
4. Use dynamics: Strum harder or softer to create dynamics and add emotion to your playing.

Fingerstyle

Playing fingerstyle involves plucking the strings with your fingers instead of using a pick. It allows you to play multiple notes simultaneously and create intricate melodies. Here are some tips to help you improve your fingerstyle technique:

1. Use the correct fingerpicking technique: Place your thumb on the lower strings and use your index, middle, and ring fingers to pick the higher strings.
2. Practice finger independence: Work on developing the independence of your fingers to make it easier to play complex fingerpicking patterns.
3. Start with simple patterns: Start with basic fingerpicking patterns and gradually increase the difficulty as you get more comfortable.
4. Use the right hand positioning: Rest your hand on the bridge of the guitar to keep your fingers close to the strings.
5. Focus on timing: Use a metronome or play along with a recording to improve your timing and keep a steady rhythm.

Conclusion

Strumming and fingerstyle are two important techniques in guitar playing that can help you create different sounds and styles. Remember to practice regularly, experiment with different techniques, and focus on timing to improve your skills. With practice and patience, you’ll be able to master these techniques and take your guitar playing to the next level.

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Today we are going to learn a couple cool chords, and learn to play a very easy song!

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In this section, we will learn to play some famous guitar riffs.

I will also teach you how to find tabs on the internet, so you can learn to play your favorite songs.

Today we are going to build on what we learned yesterday, except we are getting into learning solos rather than riffs.

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