Starting out with the guitar?
Beginner Guitar in Depth will give you all the basic tools and information you need...
Welcome to Beginner Guitar in Depth!
If you'e starting to play guitar, then you are at a fortunate, though risky turning point. Fortunate, because you've formed no bad habits, and, if shown in the right direction, you will learn very quickly! But the greatest advantage of all is that you don't think you know everything and have nothing to learn... Risky, because there is lots and lots of information on playing guitar out there -way too much, actually, and sadly most is of questionable quality- and it's very easy getting lost in that jungle, and end up starting in a way that may not be the most efficient. This could later cost you painful years of correcting ingrained habits in how you understand music, and music through the guitar; muscular habits; etc. So it's very important doing things right from the very start! You don't have any time to lose, right? You've come to the right place!
Our Free Guitar Lessons for beginners are arranged in a clear, logical fashion, to help you know and understand your instrument, in depth, from the very beginning.
One thing needs to be clear from the start, though: when learning to play guitar (or any instrument, for that matter) we need to differentiate between three very distinct, though interconnected aspects: - KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT AND IT'S POSSIBILITIES -it's the same regardless of style, right?
- GENERAL TECHNIQUE PRINCIPLES -what's the most efficient way of interacting with my instrument?
- STYLE SPECIFICS -what style do I want to play, and how does that relate to the first two points? What about style-specific techniques?
These points are arranged in order of importance: 1 determines 2 and 2 determines 3; yet, in practice, it's best to work in an integrative way. Otherwise the learning process becomes either too practice focused, with no understanding, or too abstract. Bearing these points in mind can save you years!!!
The main focus of Guitar-Theory-in-Depth.com is point 1. However, this series of free guitar lessons online, Beginner Guitar in Depth will serve as a "users guide" to GTiD for those who are starting out. It will help those who need step-by-step guidance to make the most out of this website, covering all 3 points: use the navigation bar at left for beginner guitar theory, beginner guitar technique, and beginner guitar songs and pieces.
Click here for more on the 3 spheres of guitar knowledge.
Topic 0: Before we get started
There are a few practical points to consider before we get started as such, like stringing, tuning,
setting up your instrument, how to hold your instrument, guitar care, and so on...
Topic 1: The Fretboard
10 Steps to Learn the Guitar Fretboard, for total beginners
10 Steps to Learn the Bass Fretboard, for total beginners
Beginner Guitar Lesson 1: (for bass and guitar) Learning the Fretboard
Stop feeling confused about the guitar fretboard once and for all!
Some extra notes about learning... Fretboard Notes and the Guitar Fretboard Map
For "what's next" follow the links in the articles above, or click here.
Topic 2: Scales and Modes
Pentatonic scales made easy 1
Pentatonic scales made easy 2
Pentatonic scales made easy 3
Quick introdoction to guitar modes
Use pentatonic scales to help you learn guitar modes quickly and easily
Simplify learning guitar modes...
Topic 3: Guitar Chords
There is a whole section at GTiD devoted exclusively to chords and harmony. Chords are one of the basic building-blocks of music, so be sure to check it out!
There is so much to learn at Beginner Guitar in Depth!!
Basic Guitar Chords:
Triads:
Chord Chart 1: Major Triad Inversions
Chord Chart 2: Minor Triad Inversions
Chord Chart 3: Diminished Triad Inversions
Chord Chart 4: Augmented Triad Inversions
Basic 7th Chord Types:
Chord Chart 5: Maj7 Chord Inversions
Chord Chart 6: Min7 Chord Inversions
Chord Chart 7: 7 Chord Inversions
Chord Chart 8: b5m7 Chord Inversions
Chord Chart 9: Dim7 Chord Inversions
If you want some nice info on strumming patterns and guitar chords, click here.
Don't miss our Beginner Guitar freebie: 10 Steps to Learn the Guitar Fretboard!
10 Steps to Learn the Guitar Fretboard is completely free!. Get your copy today.
In it, you will discover:
Exactly why the fretboard is so hard to learn
The 3 areas of knowledge needed to be a master of your instrument
6 strategiges to tackle theory head on, so you can start applying it straight away
10 essential steps any beginner must master in order to learn the fretboard
It will give you a strong foundation from where to build your knowledge and mastery of the fretboard. And it's free.
When you've got your copy, you'll be ready to go from Beginner Guitar to Guitar Fretboard in Depth!!!
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