Acoustic Level 1

 
This course is aimed at learning the ideas and skills specific to acoustic guitar styles. It builds on the concepts and techniques taught in Guitar Fundamentals 1 and 2.

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Chapter: 1: It All Starts At The Campfire!

In Acoustic Chapter 1 you’ll learn the basics of strumming, Cowboy Chords, classic chords and different rhythmic feels.
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Chapter: 2: Finger Picking: Poor Man's Piano

This chapter is all about fingerpicking. We’ll take you through the basics and even go next-level. You’ll learn some simple melodies, some finger- strumming and alternate bass notes.
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Chapter: 3: Look Right, Then Left, Then Right Again

Let’s kick things up a notch! Here you’ll learn faster strumming and done style chords. You’ll also be introduced to the Blues and barre chords.
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Chapter: 4: Finger Picking Party Tricks

Take your fingerpicking to the next level. In this chapter you’ll learn how to incorporate bass lines, back beat slapping and other new combinations. We’ll also introduce you to Travis-picking.
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Chapter: 5: Music Theory In Action

Knowing a bit of music theory will propel your guitar playing. You’ll learn about chord qualities, some chord anatomy and other aspects like secondary dominant chords.
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Chapter: 6: Songs Without Singers

Put together everything you’ve learned in Acoustic Level 1 and apply it to various practice songs.
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