Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos

Learning to Play Guitar: Chords, Scales, and Solos « Series from 2017

Series from 2017

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The guitar is one of the most accessible, versatile, and easy to learn instruments you can play. Get lessons and tips from expert, such as how a simple group of four guitar chords enables you to play hundreds of songs.

Even if you already play the guitar, this guide will broaden your knowledge by applying music theory, history, and expanding your repertoire of songs and styles.

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Tuning Up, Reading Music, and Dexterity

Classical Guitar Position and Posture

Learning How to Practice the Guitar

Playing Fingerstyle Guitar

Playing Rhythm Guitar

The Pentatonic Scale

The Blues Scale and Lateral Stretching

Planting for Control and Accuracy

Guitar Tremolo: Gaining Speed

Legato and Power Chords

Travis Picking for Folk, Country, and Rock

Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs

Finger Independence and Chord Theory

Crosspicking and Bass Lines

Piano-Style Guitar and Fingernail Care

Syncopated Strumming and Movable Scales

A New Pentatonic Scale and the Capo

Barre Chords: Movable Chords

Flamenco Technique: Rasgueado

Playing with Natural Harmonics

Jazz Harmony and Dorian Mode

DADGAD Tuning and Lydian Mode

Taking the Guitar to the Next Level