Welcome
The Basics
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Module Outcome
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Parts of the Guitar (1:05)
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Sitting position & bad posture habits to avoid (2:30)
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Tuning
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Holding the Pick (2:06)
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Finger strumming (2:13)
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Nail length (0:41)
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Thumb position Do's and Don'ts
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The Bad Sounds First Approach: Fret buzz (1:44)
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Fingertips hurt? What to do
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Guitar Care & Maintenance
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Test your learning
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Module feedback
TAB 1
Chords 1
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Module Goals
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What are chords? (1:00)
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How chords are written (0:57)
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Reading Chord Diagrams (2:24)
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Which chords should you learn first? Diagrams for Beginner Chords
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The 3 Ps Process for Clean Chords (3:05)
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Self-correcting: 6-Point Hand Position Check for Troubleshooting Chords (3:28)
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Bad Habits: Tucking (0:56)
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3 Step Routine for Chord Memory & Technique (5:13)
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Chord Flashcards Set 1
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Chord Flashcards Set 2
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Beginner alternatives to Barre Chords
Strumming 1
Chords 2
Strumming 2
Learning Songs
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How to Learn a Song: Step-By-Step Goals
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Resources for Finding Chords & TAB
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The Song Selection System
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How to do Slow Song Practice (2:17)
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6 Levels of Strumming & Simplifying Songs (6:19)
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Sections, bars & beats (1:19)
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Counting in 4 or 6 (1:20)
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Practising with Drum tracks & Songs vs Metronome
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Linking sections & a mistake to avoid (beta)
TAB 3
Chords 3
Strumming 3
Chords 4
Strumming 4
Chords 5
Strumming 5
Chords 6
Strumming 6
Week 7 & 8: Putting It All Together
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Module Goals
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Why you can't play chords & strum at the same time...yet (5:33)
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Distraction tests: Are you ready to combine chords & rhythm?
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Example Chord Sequence (with Rhythm Pattern)
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The 5 Minute Fallback Routine (6:24)
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When are you ready to play & sing? (10:03)
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Daily Practice Routine with Song Practice
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Self-Recording Guide (beta)
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Recap: How to Learn a Song: Step-by-Step Goals
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Module feedback
