Beginner Grade 1
Module 2: Rhythm & Chord Changes + Your First Riff Understand how strumming and faster chord changes work, so you don’t struggle with rhythm. And learn the E chord and your first riff on guitar! All lessons here. Module 7: Air Changes, Dynamics & Consolidation! What are the best chord changes for beginners to practice? Learn it here! Plus, consolidate all your new skills, and become a confident campfire guitarist! All lessons here. Module 6: 6:8 Time, Fast Changes & Alternate Picki Alternate picking for beginners! Plus, we’ll hack the G chord, learn a new time signature, and more tricks to make your chord changes faster and in time! All lessons here. Module 3: Capo, Minor Chords & Up Strums Should beginners use a capo? Find out here! You’ll also learn easy minor chords and how to add ‘up strums’ to your ‘down strums.’ All lessons here. Nitsuj Grade 1 Practice I learned to play left-handed to become a better guitar teacher, and I documented the whole process to help you learn from my struggles! Here’s what I found out. All lessons here. Module 0: Before You Begin: Guitar Basics All beginners need these skills! Learn how to tune your guitar, read chord boxes, hold a pick, finger strum, the correct finger placement, and more! All lessons here. Module 5: Basic Theory & Strumming Development Get a taste of (easy and practical) Music Theory, build your songbook, and learn to play the C chord! And play a cool Nirvana riff! All lessons here. Module 1: A & D Chords + Play Your First Song! Learn how to play the A and D chords and my trademark trick for fast chord changes! Plus, play your first song on the guitar! All lessons here. Module 4: Metronome, Stretches & THE Pattern The best finger stretching exercise for beginners and the most useful strumming pattern ever! Also, learn the Dm chord and how to read guitar tabs. All lessons here.
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| About the Beginner Grade 1 |
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| RIFF Come As You Are |
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| Module 2 Practice |
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| Module 1 Practice Schedule |
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| THE Strumming Pattern |
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| Why do Ear Training? |
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| Module 5 Practice |
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| How to PASS Grade 1 |
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| About Time Signatures |
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| Grade 1 Feedback Please! |
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| Songs For Module 2 |
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| Memorize Easy Songs |
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| How To Strum Without A Pick |
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| A 6:8 Strumming Pattern |
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| Nitsuj Module 1 - Practice 1 |
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| Beginner Alternate Picking |
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| Sunshine Of Your Love |
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| The big question: when and how to move on? |
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| Consolidation Practice Tip |
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