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622 reviews

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

SM
Sep 11, 2020

If you want to learn guitar no matter which guitar you want to learn acoustic or electric if you are a beginner then quickly join this course it will really help you to upgrade your skills in guitar.

MH
Apr 4, 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 joe h

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Oct 24, 2016

非常不错，但是字母没有中文是一个小小的遗憾。

By José M G

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Oct 27, 2015

Muy bueno e inspirador

By Sebastian W

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Sep 3, 2015

Great course - thanks!

By Sonia H

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Aug 19, 2015

Perfect for beginners!

By Jaison C

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Oct 16, 2019

More than I expected.

By Mihail B

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Mar 15, 2018

Strongly recommended!

By Ashmit P

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Aug 28, 2019

It was really great.

By 张天弼

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Jan 25, 2016

PERFECT COURSE!!!!!!

By Aye O

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Nov 1, 2020

I love this course.

By Dan A

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Mar 31, 2016

Great music theory!

By Jon M

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Oct 29, 2015

Great introduction!

By Deleted A

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Sep 4, 2015

Nicely Introduced..

By Jeremiah P

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Aug 12, 2019

Thad's a cool cat.

By Ricardo M

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May 24, 2019

Excelente profesor

By Eliandy R

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Sep 2, 2016

It's very helpful!

By Emilio T

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Apr 30, 2016

I love this course

By Jose E H

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Mar 20, 2016

Really good course

By Aliexo f

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Feb 14, 2016

I love this course

By Cooper

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Dec 2, 2015

Very good corse!!!

By bryan c

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Oct 14, 2015

i love this course

By 黄鑫润

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Oct 10, 2015

i love this course

By Nikolaos N T

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Feb 18, 2021

EXCELLENT COURSE!

By Dean f B

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Jun 15, 2020

Great and fun. :)

By Liwei Z

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Sep 5, 2019

Very good course!

By José R d O S F

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Jan 31, 2017

Very good course!

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