ISBN 9780979622915. This popular method starts young children on their musical journey by teaching basic principals of Guitar playing. It begins with the parts of the Guitar, how to comfortably hold the instrument, right and left hand positioning and tuning. Easy step-by-step playing examples are used to teach chords, picking, strumming patterns and single note melodies. It uses plain language that makes it easy to understand major and minor chords, rhythm and timing. Have fun playing complete song rhythms with full band backing tracks that give children the feel and excitement of playing with other musicians. This program developed by renowned guitar instructor John McCarthy includes a follow along DVD. The DVD illustrates playing examples through close-up views of each hand, Players Perspective s and a Video Chord Chart that shows how to play the most popular chords and what they should sound like. There is even a section that will teach kids to change strings and care for their Guitar!
Contents:
Introduction
Using the Lesson Support Site
Icon Key
Parts of the Guitar
Holding the Guitar Pick
Tuning
Chord Chart Explanation
Your First Chords
Open String Picking Pattern
Counting Along With a Beat: The Quarter Note
Your First Song Rhythm
Picking Out the Chords
Minor Open Chords
Counting Along With a Beat: Whole & Half Notes
Strumming Complete Song Rhythms
Tablature Explanation
Quiz #1
Playing a Simple Melody #1
Picking Pattern #2
Playing a Simple Melody #2
Counting Eighth Notes
Basic Blues
Strumming Patterns
More Chords: Full Open Chords
Minor Pentatonic Scales
Power Chords
Power Chord Rock Rhythm
Quiz #2
Crossword Puzzle
Word Search
Changing Strings
Guitar Accessories
Bonus Chord Section
Music Paper
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