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Intro to Guitar. Jonathan Beaver Ray Massey. Our purpose. To help those who always wanted to start playing but don’t know where to start. What we will cover. Different types of guitars The anatomy of a guitar Getting geared up Playing for the first time Chords Tabs. Types of guitars.
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Intro to Guitar Jonathan Beaver Ray Massey
Our purpose • To help those who always wanted to start playing but don’t know where to start.
What we will cover • Different types of guitars • The anatomy of a guitar • Getting geared up • Playing for the first time • Chords • Tabs
Types of guitars • Acoustic • Electric • Acoustic-Electric • Classical • Bass • Available as acoustic, electric, Electric-Acoustic
Getting geared up • You will need some basic gear to get started: • Guitar • Picks • Case • Tuner • Optional, but highly recommended: • Strap • Chord book/chart • Additional Strings
Buying the right guitar • Shop around and make sure you pick one with the sound you like. • Don’t go too expensive with your first guitar. • Elixir Strings are highly recommended.
Practice habits • Guitar is not learned overnight • You can always learn something new • Practice is necessary • Build the calluses on your fingers
Getting Started • Posture – Sit up straight • Rest the guitar on your leg • Keep the neck of the guitar horizontal • Rest your strumming arm on the body of the guitar • Can play with a pick or by finger picking
Tablature • Play guitar without reading music… • Uses numbers to reference where to position your fingers on the fret board.