In this lesson, you'll learn the technique for strumming the power chord.
Remember, you'll only be using the lowest three strings of the guitar, and the highest three strings are off limits for now!
Remember, you'll only be using the lowest three strings of the guitar, and the highest three strings are off limits for now!
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1: All About Power Chords
Intro to Power Chords
- What is a 'Power Chord'?
- How to Make a Power Chord
- How to Strum a Power Chord
- Moving Between Power Chords
- Learn a Groove, Using Power Chords
- Play Along with the Power Chord Groove
Playing Songs with Power Chords
- Let's Name Three Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'A, You're Amazing'
- Play Along with 'A, You're Amazing'
- Let's Name Two More Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'Blame it on the Boss'
- Play Along with 'Blame it on the Boss'
- Take the Power to the Top! Learn D and E.
- Essential Takeaways on Power Chords
More Grooves and Songs with Power Chords
- Power Chord Spelling Bee!
- Learn the Song, 'Baggage Fad'
- Play Along with 'Baggage Fad'
- Learn the Song, 'Call Me Captain'
- Play Along with 'Call Me Captain'
EVERY Power Chord Has a Name!
2: Intro To The Major Scale
Get to Know the Major Scale
- What is the 'Major Scale'?
- Let's Get the C Scale in the Room
- The G Major Scale, 2 Octaves
- For Every Note, There is a Major Scale
- Major Scale 'Magic Formula', Revealed!
- Test the Formula, with the A Major Scale
- Use the Formula to Find Essential Power Chords!
- Essential Takeaways on the Major Scale
One Little Pattern, ALL Major Scales. Easy!
- Let's Streamline the Major Scale
- The Scale is All in the Magic Grid!
- Ok, WHY Did We Play it Backwards First?
- The Grid Moves, the Scale Moves Too!
- Important Relationship, the Octave Spots
- Top Takeaways on Grid-Style Major Scale
'Open' Major Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them!
- Learn the 'Open' D Major Scale
- Put the D Scale to Work, Making Music!
- Learn the 'Open' E Major Scale
- Put the E Scale to Work, Making Music!
- Learn the 'Open' A Major Scale
- Put the A Scale to Work, Making Music!
- Top Takeaways on Open Major Scales
FUN Ways to Practice Your Major Scales
- How to Make Practicing Scales FUN
- Fun Practice Groove, A Major Scale, Grid-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, A Major Scale, Open-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, E Major Scale, Grid-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, E Major Scale, Open-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, C Major Scale, Open-Style
- Fun Practice Groove, C Major Scale, Grid-Style
- Top Takeaways on Practicing Major Scales
3: A-String Power Chords And The Amazing Magic L
SHAZAM! The Amazing 'Magic L'
- What is the 'Magic L'?
- Making Power Chords, 5th-String Root
- Discover the Power of the 'Magic L'!
- Learn a Groove, Using the 'Magic L'
- MOVE the Groove, Like Magic!
- Move the Groove to the Key of C
- Groove Play-Along, in 3 Keys!
Let's Name These NEW Power Chords
- Let's Name 3 Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'Can't Do Everything'
- Play Along with 'Can't Do Everything'
- Let's Name 3 More Power Chords
- Learn the Song, 'Frank Gets Angry'
- Play Along with 'Frank Gets Angry'
- Fill in the Gaps, Name ALL the Chords
Power Chord Candy! More Magic with the 'Magic L'
- The 'Magic L', in Reverse!
- Learn a Groove, with 'Reverse Magic L'
- Move the New Groove, Like Magic!
- Move the Groove to the Key of F
- Play Along with the Groove, in 3 Keys!
- Essential Takeaways on the 'Magic L'
Using Power Chords to Expand Your Sound
4: What Is A Chord, Really?
The Happy Anatomy of a Major Chord
- What's a 'Major Chord' Made Of?
- Most Chords Have More Than 3 Notes, But Why?
- So, How Does the G Major Chord Work?
- Let's Try the Recipe, with a D Chord
- Do ALL Major Chords Work the Same Way?
- Essential Takeaways on the Major Chord
The Sad Anatomy of a Minor Chord
- What is a 'Minor Chord' Made Of?
- Let's Test the Formula, with a D Minor Chord
- More Formula Testing, with the E Minor Chord
- Learn the Song, 'Minor Disturbance'
- Play Along with 'Minor Disturbance'
- Essential Takeaways on Minor Chords
Chord Alchemy in Action!
- What is a 'Suspended 4th' Chord?
- Let's Test the Formula, with 2 More Sus4 Chords
- Learn the Tune, 'Suspended Animation'
- Play Along with 'Suspended Animation'
- What About MINOR Sus4 Chords?
- Learn the Tune, 'Minor Suspension'
- Play Along with 'Minor Suspension'
More Magic with Chord Alchemy
5: Getting Started With Barre Chords
Intro to Barre Chords
- What is a 'Barre Chord'?
- How to Make a Major Barre Chord
- How to Strum a Barre Chord
- Barre Chord Tone, Tips, and Tricks
- How to Make a Minor Barre Chord
- Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, What's the Difference?
- Own Your Barre Chord Power!
- Why Bother with Barre Chords?
Using Barre Chords in Open-Chord Songs
- Master the F#m Barre Chord
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, E to F#m
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, D to F#m
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, A to F#m
- Learn the Song, 'Follow the Arrows'
- Play Along with 'Follow the Arrows'
Making Barre Chords with a 5th-String Root
- Making Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
- Making Major Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
- Barre Chord Tone Tips, 5th-String Root
- Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
- Which Barre Chord Form Should I Use?
- Essential Takeaways on Barre Chords
Expand Your Open-Chord Songs with Barre Chords
- Master the Bm Barre Chord
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, Em and G, to Bm
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, A to Bm
- Barre Chord Change Strategies, D to Bm
- Learn the Song, 'Night Into Day'
- Play Along with 'Night Into Day'
Chord Change Strategies for Barre Chords
- Both Chords Have 6th-String Root, Tips
- Both Chords Have 5th-String Root, Tips
- From 6th-String Root to a 5th-String Root and Vice-Verse, Tips
- From Open Chords to a Barre Chord, Tips
- Chord Change Tips, Open Chord to Barre Chord
Rock Your Barre Chords with the 'Magic L'!
6: Intro To The Minor Scale
Get to Know the Minor Scale
- What is the 'Minor Scale'?
- Let's Get the A Minor Scale in the Room
- The A Minor Scale, in 2 Octaves
- What is a 'Relative Minor' Scale, or Key?
- Learn the E Minor Scale
- Quiz! Who is E Minor's 'Major Cousin'?
- Essential Takeaways on the Minor Scale
'Open' Minor Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them
- Master the E Minor Scale
- Hear Melody in the E Minor Scale (Play Along!)
- Let's Mix up the Notes in the A Minor Scale
- Learn the Melody, 'A Minor Scramble'
- Play Along with 'A Minor Scramble'
- Learn the 'Open' D Minor Scale
- Essential Takeaways on Open Minor Scales
One Little Pattern, ALL Natural Minor Scales. It's Easy!
- Let's Streamline the Minor Scale
- Learn the A Minor Scale Grid, Lower Octave
- Learn the Minor Scale Grid, Upper Octave
- Learn the Minor Scale Grid, with 2 Octaves
- The Grid Moves, the Scale Moves Too!
- Make Melodies with the Grid-Style Minor Scale
Fun Ways to Practice Your Minor Scales
7: Intro To Reading Music
How Notes Are Revealed in Musical Notation
- Musical Notation vs. Tablature, What's the Difference?
- Every Good Boy Does Fine!
- Time to FACE the Spaces
- Staff Party! Play All the Notes on the Musical Staff
- What About the Higher Notes, Above the Staff?
- What About the Lower Notes, Below the Staff?
- What About Sharps? What About Flats?
- What is a 'Key Signature'?
- Essential Takeaways on Reading Notes in Standard Notation
How Timing is Revealed in Musical Notation
- How Long Should a Note Last?
- What is a Whole Note? What is a Half Note?
- What is a Quarter Note? What is an Eighth Note?
- 50 Marbles on the Sidewalk, Timing Exercise
- Essential Takeaways on Timing in Musical Notation
Musical Notation in Action! Let's Play a Melody!
- Notes, Plus Timing, Equals MUSIC!
- Learn the Mini-Song, 'Eddie's Ghost Came Back!'
- Play the Mini-Song, 'Eddie's Ghost Came Back!'
- Let's Mix Up Eddie's Timing
- Learn the Mini-Song, 'Sweet Little Practice Tune'
- Play Along with 'Sweet Little Practice Tune'
Grand Finale! Read Melodies, Add Harmonies!
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