Absolute Beginner

This section teaches you the basics of how to play the guitar: Chords, Lead Techniques, Songs, Reading Music, and more!

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1 Absolute Beginner's Guitar Guide 14301
2 Guitar Anatomy 3722
3 How Guitars Work 2404
4 Posture and Position 4675
5 Stringing a Guitar 3606
6 Tuning a Guitar 2963
7 Learning the Fretboard 4279
8 Reading Notation and Tablature Basics 4244
9 Reading Rhythms 2321
10 Reading Repeat Symbols 2522
11 Reading Dynamics and Articulations 1397
12 Reading Diagrams, Patterns, and Charts 3682
13 Chord Basics 7081
14 Chord Families and Keys 4368
15 Barre Chords 5994
16 Power Chords 3070
17 Seventh Chord Basics 2737
18 Counting Rhythms 1804
19 Basic Lead Techniques 5485
20 Practice Routine 2616
21 Basic Songwriting 1609
22 Position Playing 5723
23 Beginner Improvisation 5325
24 Guitar Effects 9151