So you want to learn how to play guitar? First, you need to learn how to tune one. This lesson runs through tuning all strings with an electric tuner.

In this beginner guitar lesson, learn a down, down-up strum pattern and start playing chords based on the chord pairings listed in the lesson attachments.

Learning how to play the guitar requires developing finger dexterity and strength. This beginner guitar lesson shows how to practice fretting and picking.

In this beginner guitar lesson, learn and practice troubleshooting a handful of the most common open position guitar chords, from A to G, in major and minor.

In this introduction to music theory for beginner guitarists, learn how to find all the available notes, or intervals, along the guitar fretboard.

Power chords are the building blocks of rock music, and are super easy to play! Learn the shapes and sounds of these chords in this beginner guitar lesson.

The guitar fretboard is made up of shapes based on octaves. In this lesson, learn the CAGED system that connects octave shapes for fluid playing.

What does it mean to play in key? In this beginner guitar lesson, learn about chord functions and key centers so you can jam out with other musicians.

Now that you're familiar with open-position chord key progressions, it's time to learn how to play key progressions with guitar barre chords in this lesson.

Why should you learn different major and minor chord shapes throughout the guitar neck? Learn why in this lesson, and also practice mastering them!