Originally Posted by: typenet
I'm wondering if there are any suggested practice plans for beginners
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I'm interested in classical style ( I think) where you play multiple notes at a time but the melody comes through.

Thanks for outlining your skill level, goals & timeline. :)

First, go through the GF2 course to get a solid foundation in theory:

www.guitartricks.com/course.php?input=2

Next, there are two paths to work through: acoustic & classical.

Lisa does a great job showing how play acoustic guitar fingerpicking, in a solo singer-songwriter/performer context. She got everything organized by skill level, technique & songs to practice:

http://www.guitartricks.com/instructor.php?input=311296

This is my list of tutorials that will show you how to play classical guitar style. Again, it's organized by skill level, technique & songs to practice.

http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=28987

You'll notice a lot of nursery rhymes & melodies that kids love. :) I had a lot of fun using this material to play & sing to my kid when he was an infant & toddler.

Edelweiss is a beautiful tune. I love that part of The Sound of Music. Let us know how it goes. Best of success & have fun!