Guitar

Strum in steady time, change open chords cleanly and play an eight-bar piece.

Before you start

A steady pulse. Reading can grow alongside your playing.

Listen to a study from the first lesson: Open-string geography of the guitar

The lessons

Open-string geography of the guitar. Learn the six open strings, from low E to high E. Open
Fret locations and clean note releases. Find notes on the frets and let each one end cleanly. Open
Down/up strumming and a steady grid. Strum down and up in steady time. Open
Open chords and economical changes. Play the open chords and change between them smoothly. Open
Bass note and chord with a mute. Alternate a bass note with the chord, and mute between strokes. Open
Single-note melody with articulation. Play a short melody one note at a time, with rests and held notes. Open
Chord progression and ensemble listening. Play a chord progression in time with bass and drums. Open
An eight-bar guitar performance. Play an eight-bar piece of your own from start to finish. Open

This is general practice guidance. For pain or strain that lasts, stop and see a qualified teacher or clinician.