Beginning Guitar Volume 2 - Starter Series
This intermediate-level guitar video lesson, which covers barre 7th and 9th chords, double stops, scales, essential techniques like sequences, bends, vibrato, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and more, is jam-packed with solid information from start to finish that helps guitarists build a stronger foundation.
Introduction
• Opening & Tuning (02:42) - Start with tuning your guitar and get ready to dive into the lessons.
Lessons
• Chords (00:17) - Learn some foundational chords to build your playing.
• Barred E Chord (01:16) - Get comfortable with the barred E chord shape and its uses.
• Barred A Chord (01:00) - Explore the barred A chord and how to apply it in songs.
• Barred Em Chord (00:41) - Add the barred Em chord to your growing chord arsenal.
• Song Examples (00:45) - See how these chords come together in actual songs.
• A7 Chord (01:35) - Learn the A7 chord for a more bluesy sound.
• Rhythms (02:11) - Work on different strumming rhythms to vary your playing.
• Left Hand Muting (01:46) - Learn how to mute strings with your left hand for cleaner playing.
• D9 Chord (00:49) - Add the funky D9 chord to your chord progressions.
• E9 Chord (01:00) - Learn the E9 chord for even more chord variety.
• Band Example #1 (00:51) - See how everything sounds when you play with a band.
• Blues Scale (02:25) - Get into the blues with the essential blues scale.
• Sliding (00:40) - Learn how to slide between notes for smooth transitions.
• Riffs & Licks (01:10) - Add some flair to your playing with riffs and licks.
• Bending (00:57) - Master string bending to bring emotion to your solos.
• Band Example #2 (C Blues) (00:46) - Play along with a band example featuring a C blues progression.
• Scale Patterns (00:36) - Explore scale patterns to improve your soloing and improvisation.
• Band Example #3 (01:01) - Another band example to practice your new skills in a real context.
• Chord Riffs (00:39) - Combine chords with riffs for a more dynamic sound.
• Adding Movement to Chords (03:24) - Make your chord progressions more interesting by adding movement.
• Band Example #4 (12 Bar Blues in A) (01:07) - Practice the 12-bar blues in A with a band example.
• Natural Minor Scale (01:17) - Learn the natural minor scale to add moodier tones to your playing.
• Band Example #5 (D Minor) (00:57) - Jam along with a D minor band example to lock in the minor scale feel.
Conclusion
• Wrap-Up (01:11) - A quick recap of what you've learned and tips to keep improving!