About the course
Jump right in and start playing rock guitar!
In Rock Level 1, you’ll dive into the essential techniques, rhythms, and scales that form the backbone of rock music. This course covers everything from classic rock riffs and power chords to palm muting and basic lead techniques—so you can start playing real rock music from day one.
With lifetime access to 240+ video lessons, Rock Level 1 is perfect for beginners to unleash their inner rockstar. Each chapter is complete with notation, tabs, and jam tracks, making it easy to follow along as you build up your rock chops.
Rock Level 1 is taught by Guitar Tricks instructor Anders Mouridsen, an acclaimed guitarist who has shared stages with legends like Taylor Swift, P!nk, and John Fogerty. Bringing his wealth of real-world experience to the course, Anders will help you master rock guitar with engaging lessons and practical tips.
In this course, Anders will cover:
- Getting comfortable with essential rock chords and strumming patterns, so you can play countless rock songs.
- Fundamental techniques, including power chords, palm muting, and alternate picking to give your playing that authentic rock sound.
- The basics of rock lead playing, including the pentatonic and major and minor scales, plus techniques like arpeggiation, bending, and vibrato to add emotion to your playing.
- How to play signature rock riffs and licks that define the genre.
This course has everything you need to get a great start in the world of rock guitar. That’s why we offer a 60-day money-back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your progress, let us know for a full refund—no questions asked.
Included In This Package:
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1-1. Open Chords Rock!
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1-2. Rock Your Barre Chords
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1-3. Power Chord Essentials
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1-4. Add a Finger to Your Open Chords
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1-5. Rock Chords: Easy Practice Exercises
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2-1. Subdivisions: Splitting Up the Beat
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2-2. Anticipations in Rock
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2-3. Strumming in Rock
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2-4. Arpeggiation in Rock
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2-5. Rhythm Embellishments: Add Some Spice
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3-1. Major & Minor Scales in Rock
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3-2. Pentatonic Scales in Rock
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3-3. Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs in Rock
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3-4. Bending & Vibrato in Rock
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3-5. Intervals in Rock
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3-6. Rock Soloing: Put It All Together
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4-1. Rock Riffs
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4-2. What's the Difference?
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4-3. Riff Practice Tune 1
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4-4. Riff Practice Tune 2
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4-5. Easy Riff Exercises
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5-1. Amps: The Foundation of Tone
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5-2. Gain Effects: Add Some Distortion
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5-3. Dynamic Effects: Volume, But Much More
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5-4. Modulation Effects: Cycle and Sweep
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5-5. Delay Effects: The Tail
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5-6. Wah Pedal: Talking Guitar
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5-7. Combining Your Pedals: The Pedal Chain
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6-1. Origins: Rock 'n' Roll 50s
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6-2. Blues Rock: The 60s and 70s
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6-3. The 80s: High Gain Rock
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6-4. Grunge Rock: The 90s
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6-5. Post Millenium Rock: The 2000s