Beginning Acoustic Guitar

This guitar video lesson features Michael Thompson, one of rock's most talented session players and a Berklee College of Music graduate, presenting solid acoustic guitar basics that are used by every popular musician today.

Videos

• Introduction & Parts of the Guitar (01:14) - An overview of the course and the different parts of the guitar.

• Tuning (00:57) - Learn how to tune your guitar for optimal sound.

• Basic Chords Am & G (02:18) - Introduction to basic chords, focusing on Am and G.

• F Chord (01:57) - A detailed guide on playing the F chord.

• D & C Chords (02:03) - Explore playing the D and C chords on the guitar.

• Adding Motion to D Chord (01:20) - Techniques for adding motion to the D chord.

• Em Chord (01:21) - Mastering the Em chord and its variations.

• Em & C Arpeggio (02:03) - Introduction to arpeggios using Em and C chords.

• Arpeggio with Hammer-On (01:29) - Enhance your arpeggio playing with hammer-on techniques.

• Muting Strings (01:58) - Learn effective string-muting techniques for cleaner playing.

• A Chord (02:01) - A comprehensive guide to playing the A chord on the guitar.

• E Chord (00:45) - Mastering the E chord and its applications.

• Nylon String Guitar (00:35) - Explore the unique characteristics of nylon string guitars.

• Spanish Flavored Progression (01:48) - Dive into a progression with a Spanish musical flavor.

• Arpeggio Am, F (01:44) - Continuing arpeggio exploration with Am and F chords.

• Open G Tuning (04:03) - Understanding and utilizing the Open G tuning on the guitar.

• Tuning Back Up (00:46) - Guidance on tuning the guitar back up after adjustments.

• Capo (01:47) - Learn how to use a capo and its impact on your playing.

• Lead Playing (03:32) - Introduction to playing lead guitar.

• Playing Rhythm & Fills (02:20) - Techniques for playing rhythm and incorporating fills.

• Closing & Credits (00:46) - Closing remarks and credits for the instructional course.