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 15723
2 Guitar Anatomy 3959
3 How Guitars Work 2561
4 Posture and Position 4863
5 Stringing a Guitar 3784
6 Tuning a Guitar 3150
7 Learning the Fretboard 4528
8 Reading Notation and Tablature Basics 4442
9 Reading Rhythms 2498
10 Reading Repeat Symbols 2666
11 Reading Dynamics and Articulations 1530
12 Reading Diagrams, Patterns, and Charts 3808
13 Chord Basics 7283
14 Chord Families and Keys 4546
15 Barre Chords 6176
16 Power Chords 3238
17 Seventh Chord Basics 2871
18 Counting Rhythms 1966
19 Basic Lead Techniques 5688
20 Practice Routine 2803
21 Basic Songwriting 1761
22 Position Playing 5886
23 Beginner Improvisation 5488
24 Guitar Effects 9924