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 18440
2 Guitar Anatomy 4430
3 How Guitars Work 2860
4 Posture and Position 5373
5 Stringing a Guitar 4249
6 Tuning a Guitar 3605
7 Learning the Fretboard 5021
8 Reading Notation and Tablature Basics 4892
9 Reading Rhythms 2891
10 Reading Repeat Symbols 3096
11 Reading Dynamics and Articulations 1842
12 Reading Diagrams, Patterns, and Charts 4062
13 Chord Basics 7749
14 Chord Families and Keys 5010
15 Barre Chords 6699
16 Power Chords 3575
17 Seventh Chord Basics 3204
18 Counting Rhythms 2267
19 Basic Lead Techniques 6145
20 Practice Routine 3243
21 Basic Songwriting 2175
22 Position Playing 6243
23 Beginner Improvisation 5778
24 Guitar Effects 11670