Beginner's Guide to Playing Guitar

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    1. How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    How do you walk into a store and buy the right acoustic guitar for your price range? Learn how to judge a good guitar by the tone and feel of the instrument.

    How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    How do you walk into a store and buy the right acoustic guitar for your price range? Learn how to judge a good guitar by the tone and feel of the instrument.

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    2. Anatomy of an Acoustic Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    The anatomy of an acoustic guitar and a human body have more similarities than you would think. Identify all parts, including the head, the neck, and the body.

    Anatomy of an Acoustic Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    The anatomy of an acoustic guitar and a human body have more similarities than you would think. Identify all parts, including the head, the neck, and the body.

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    3. How to Choose an Electric Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Have you decided to purchase your own electric guitar? Awesome! After you’ve determined a price range, watch this lesson on how to consider feel and sound.

    How to Choose an Electric Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    Have you decided to purchase your own electric guitar? Awesome! After you’ve determined a price range, watch this lesson on how to consider feel and sound.

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    4. Anatomy of an Electric Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Ever wonder how so much rock ‘n roll can come from one tiny Fender guitar? Learn the anatomy of an electric guitar and discover the marvels of amplification.

    Anatomy of an Electric Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    Ever wonder how so much rock ‘n roll can come from one tiny Fender guitar? Learn the anatomy of an electric guitar and discover the marvels of amplification.

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    5. Important Guitar Terminology
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    What’s the difference between a sharp and a flat note? A whole and a half step? Watch this lesson and familiarize yourself with important guitar terminology.

    Important Guitar Terminology
    with Erich Andreas

    What’s the difference between a sharp and a flat note? A whole and a half step? Watch this lesson and familiarize yourself with important guitar terminology.

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