2. Preparation Before Learning Classical Guitar
Preparation Before Learning Classical Guitar
Besides having a suitable guitar, you’ll need:
- Foot Stool
- Music Stand
- Tuner (explained in detail in Section 5)
- Metronome
- Nail care tools – nail file, fine sandpaper, etc.
Guitar Basics for Worship Songs Online Course (English)
- Week 1: Introduction and Basic Knowledge of the Classical Guitar
- Content
- 1. Choosing the Right Classical Guitar
- 2. Preparation Before Learning Classical Guitar
- 3. Parts of the Guitar
- 4. Proper Posture and How to Hold the Guitar
- 5. How to Tune Your Guitar
- 6. Understanding Notes
- 7. Reading Chord Charts, Lead Sheets, Standard Notation & Tablature
- 8. Week 1 Summary: Classical Guitar Basics
- Week 2: Introduction to Classical Guitar Playing
- Contents
- 1. Left and Right Hand Notations
- 2. Basic Playing Techniques
- 3. Common Mistakes for Beginners
- 4. Fingernails
- 5. Open Strings Exercise
- 6. How to Play the C Major Scale
- 7. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody
- 8. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody (an Octave lower)
- 9. How to Play “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Melody (an Octave higher)
- 10. Week 2 Practice Suggestion & Summary
- Week 3: What Are Chords & How to Play C and G7 Chords
- Contents
- 1. The Structure of Chords
- 2. Learning C and G7 Chords
- 3. Basic Right-Hand Fingerpicking Technique
- 4. Playing “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” with Chords
- 5. Comprehensive Practice of “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
- 6. Week 3 Summary
- Week 4: How to Play “Trust and Obey”
- Content
- 1. Playing the Melody of “Trust and Obey”
- 2. Learning Am, Dm, and A7 Chords
- 3. Chord Practice for “Trust and Obey”
- 4. Combined Melody and Chord Practice
- 5. Week 4 Summary
- Week 5: How to Play “Amazing Grace”
- Content
- 1. Playing the Melody of Amazing Grace
- 2. F Chord Practice
- 3. Right-hand 3/4 Arpeggio Exercise
- 4. Amazing Grace Chord Practice
- 5. Amazing Grace Combined Practice
- 6. Week 5 Summary
- Week 6: How to Strum Chords
- Content & Introduction
- 1. Basic Concepts of Strumming
- 2. Practicing the 3/4 Strumming Rhythm
- 3. Accompanying the Melody of Amazing Grace
- 4. Week 6 Summary
- Week 7: How to Play “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
- Content & Weekly Goals
- 1. Melody Practice — “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
- 2. Accidentals (Sharps, Flats, Naturals)
- 3. New Chord — C on G (C/G)
- 4. Right-hand 4/4 Arpeggio
- 5. Chord Practice for “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
- 6. Integrated Practice
- 7. Week 7 Summary
- Week 8: How to Play “Near the Cross”
- Content & Weekly Goals
- 1. Concept of 6/8 Time
- 2. Right Hand: 6/8 Arpeggio Pattern
- 3. Chord Practice for “Near the Cross”
- 4. How to Play the Melody of “Near the Cross”
- 5. Integrated Practice
- 6. Week 8 Summary
- Course Summary
- Final Summary & Next Steps
- Final Talk + Downloadable Certificate
- Course with Final Talk & Downloadable Certificate