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About the Course

Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic or electric guitar. You'll learn an easy approach to get you playing quickly, through a combination of exploring the instrument, performance technique, and basic music theory. For students who have long thought about picking up the acoustic or electric guitar, this course will provide an easy-access foundation that will get you playing. When first learning guitar, it is important to have the material presented in stages, in an enjoyable way that allows you to grasp the basics of the instrument and music. The course begins simply with the parts of the guitar, the names of the strings, tuning, and technique—whether finger-style or pick. It then explores the basics of music theory with such topics as scales, triads, power chords, and fingering and shapes. At the end of this course, students will understand the structure, parts, and accessories of the instrument, in addition to an understanding of its basic maintenance. Electric guitar players will learn the operation of their instrument along with basic options for amplification, effect pedals, and sounds. Students will also learn to develop correct technique and apply theory concepts to their playing. They will have the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue most intermediate guitar courses....

Top reviews

AH

Apr 18, 2021

This is a very simple to understand course and Thaddeus H instruction style is easy to follow and practice. I really enjoyed learning a lot of new things about the Guitar in this course.

MH

Apr 5, 2020

This course was a brilliant experience. My special thanks to Thadeus Hoggart for his patient and well organized course. Highly recommended for all those who are planning to start playing the Guitar.

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By Fernando C

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Aug 3, 2016

Great course!

By Tony S

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Nov 24, 2015

I love it !!!

By Edwin G

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Nov 18, 2015

very complete

By Michał W

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Oct 15, 2015

Great course!

By Luis C P D l R

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Aug 19, 2015

Great course!

By Iris R J P

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Apr 20, 2020

good course!

By Giulio L V

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Apr 9, 2019

Very Good...

By Khalil R

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Jul 21, 2017

Just amazing

By Yash R

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Jun 9, 2017

Great Course

By Grace A

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Mar 18, 2017

Great course

By Wesley W

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Nov 5, 2015

Excelent!!!!

By edi o g

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Sep 22, 2015

muy completo

By 王可迪

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Aug 12, 2021

nice course

By THIANGTHON K

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May 30, 2020

Good course

By Gilles T O M K

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Dec 28, 2019

Very good !

By Nikhil k S

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Jul 25, 2016

Aswm course

By Shwetank S

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Feb 7, 2016

Best Course

By Soham S

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Nov 15, 2015

epic course

By kourieh g

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Sep 1, 2021

i loved it

By Gerardo E

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Apr 16, 2021

Excellent!

By Constantinos Z

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May 29, 2019

Very good.

By Roberval T

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Mar 12, 2018

Very Nice!

By 丘星新

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Oct 28, 2017

Very good!

By Stan D

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Aug 8, 2016

Great job.

By Mayukh S

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Jul 22, 2016

Awesome!!!