Beginner Grade 1
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 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 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. 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.
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:guitar: How was your Grade 1 journey?
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| About the Beginner Grade 1 |
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| Module 2 Practice |
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| How to choose 5 songs |
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| Strumming Patterns With Ups |
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| Beginner Finger Stretches |
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| Open String Note Names Lesson on JustinGuitar |
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| How To Use Justin's Song App |
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| THE Strumming Pattern |
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| Peter Gunn Theme |
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| Why do Ear Training? |
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| Module 5 Practice |
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| One Minute Changes Exercise |
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| How To Play The D Chord |
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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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| Module 1 Practice Schedule |
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| The big question: when and how to move on? |
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| Consolidation Practice Tip |
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| Dynamic Improvements |
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| Super Easy 2 Chord Songs |
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| Tapping Your Foot |
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