Guitar Fundamentals Course 2
Welcome to Fundamentals Course 2. In these lessons you will continue to learn how to play guitar through more guitar chords including bluesy chords and major 7 chords. You will add embellishments to the major scale and the blues scale. You’ll also get some barre chord hacks. And most importantly - more beginner guitar songs! This Course 2 is designed to directly follow Fundamentals Course 1, so head there if you need more time with the basics. Let’s get started!
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Chapter: 1: More Right Hand Tricks
In this chapter you will learn simple examples of picking hand techniques like finger picking, arpeggiation and more guitar strumming patterns. You will get a lot of practice playing these techniques along with beginner song examples.
Recommended Songs
Now that you know even more chords, try these new songs: You Can't Always Get What You Want (Made Easy), You Shook Me All Night Long (Made Easy). And by adding a capo, you can play even more songs without needing to learn extra chords: Man Of Constant Sorrow (Made Easy), Wide Open Spaces (Made Easy), Kiss From A Rose (Made Easy).Chapter: 2: More Chords
In this chapter you will learn common ways to embellish open chords, dominant 7th and major 7ths versions of basic open chords. Also included is the basic concept of chord progressions in a key signature. You will get a lot of practice playing these chords and progressions along with beginner song examples.
Recommended Songs
Now that you know your dominant chords, try these songs: Honkey Tonk Woman (Made Easy), (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Made Easy), Highway To Hell, T-Bone Shuffle, Walkin' After Midnight (Made Easy).Chapter: 3: More Melodies
In this chapter you will learn the blues scale and common ways to use the major scale to play melodies. Also included is how to combine scales with chords. You will get great practice playing these guitar exercises along with the beginner song examples.
Chapter: 4: Rhythm Guitar
In this chapter you will learn more about rhythm. Included is making riffs with power chords and scales, rhythmic anticipations, playing 3/4 time and playing in a triplet swing rhythm. You will get a lot of practice playing these rhythmic concepts along with beginner song examples.
Recommended Songs
Now that you've completed Chapter 4, try these songs: Bright Lights, Big City (Made Easy), Sweet Home Chicago (Made Easy), Wide Open Road, Runaway Train (Made Easy).Chapter: 5: Barre Chords With and Without The Barre
In this chapter you will learn how to play a variety of barre chords shapes. Also included is common beginner workarounds for barre chords. You will get a lot of practice playing these chords along with beginner song examples.
Recommended Songs
Here are some more songs to try out now that you've learned a ton of chords, riffs and melodies: Please Mr. Postman, Wild Horses (Made Easy), My Immortal (Made Easy), When Will I Be Loved (Made Easy).Chapter: 6: Playing And Singing
In this chapter you will learn the basics of playing guitar and singing at the same time. Also included are four songs to learn and practice along with. These guitar basics are key for going down the singer/songwrtier path.
