The Complete Guitar Chord Masterclass TUTORIAL
Beginner Chords (Level 1)
What you’ll learn:
- Learn chord shapes and how they are constructed
- Bring chords to life with strumming patterns!
- Play your favorite songs – or write your own
- Learn frets and notes on the neck of the guitar
Requirements
No prior experience needed – consider this your first guitar course!
Description
Welcome to The Complete Guitar Chord Masterclass. This is part 1 of 3 for beginner, intermediate, and advanced chords. This course is designed to provide aspiring guitarists with a solid foundation in understanding and playing fundamental chords. Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time or have dabbled in playing before, this course is perfect for those who want to start their musical journey by mastering the essential chords.Throughout this class you will delve into the world of chords and learn how to play a wide range of basic shapes that form the building blocks of countless songs across various genres. I will guide you step-by-step, ensuring that you develop the necessary skills and techniques to play chords with confidence and accuracy.You will learn how to read chord diagrams and understand chord symbols, enabling you to quickly identify and play different chord shapes. As you progress, you will practice transitioning between chords smoothly and efficiently, building muscle memory and dexterity in your fretting hand.We start at your pace, and will gradually explore more complex chords, including barre chords, power chords, and strumming patterns. By the end of the course, you will have a solid repertoire of chords at your disposal, allowing you to play numerous songs and participate in jam sessions with other musicians.To enhance your learning experience, the course incorporates interactive exercises, chord progressions, and a PDF download that reinforce the concepts you’ve learned. You can also receive personalized feedback from myself to help you refine your technique and address any challenges you may encounter.By completing the Beginner Guitar Chords course, you will have developed a strong foundation in chord theory and the ability to play a wide variety of chords commonly used in music. This course acts as a stepping stone towards the intermediate and advanced levels, enabling you to expand your musical repertoire and embark on more complex guitar journeys. So, grab your guitar, tune it up, and get ready to strum your way to becoming a proficient guitarist!
Overview
Section 1: Before We Play
- Lecture 1 Introduction
- Lecture 2 Half Steps and Whole Steps
- Lecture 3 Notes on the Guitar
- Lecture 4 Sharps and Flats
- Lecture 5 Major and Minor
- Lecture 6 What is a Chord?
Section 2: Open Chord Shapes
- Lecture 7 Em – C – G
- Lecture 8 Am – D – E
- Lecture 9 F – Dm – A
Section 3: Strumming Patterns
- Lecture 10 How Strumming Patterns Work
- Lecture 11 4 Beat Strumming Patterns
- Lecture 12 3 Beat Strumming Patterns
Section 4: Power Chords and Barre Chords
- Lecture 13 Power Chords
- Lecture 14 Major Barre Chords
- Lecture 15 Minor Barre Chords
Section 5: Putting Chords Together
- Lecture 16 What is a Key?
- Lecture 17 Finding Notes in a Key
- Lecture 18 Turning Notes into Chords
- Lecture 19 Roman Numerals
- Lecture 20 Transposing Chords
Section 6: Wrapping Up
- Lecture 21 Song Form
- Lecture 22 Congratulations!
Beginners with no prior musical experience,Self-taught guitarists,Singer-songwriters,Musicians from other instruments