Beginner's Guide to Playing Guitar

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    6. Proper Posture for Playing the Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Check out this lesson for advice on how to hold your guitar and pick. You’ll learn details of the folk and classical postures, and how to best hold your pick.

    Proper Posture for Playing the Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    Check out this lesson for advice on how to hold your guitar and pick. You’ll learn details of the folk and classical postures, and how to best hold your pick.

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    7. About Guitars and the Physics of Sound
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Learning how to play guitar? This lesson examines the basic physics of sound, from pitch range to volume control. Discover how to create the sound you want!

    About Guitars and the Physics of Sound
    with Erich Andreas

    Learning how to play guitar? This lesson examines the basic physics of sound, from pitch range to volume control. Discover how to create the sound you want!

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    8. Basic Picking Techniques for the Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Learning how to play guitar? Here’s a tip on basic picking: the pick rest. Watch and discover hand positioning and proper strumming techniques for a beginner.

    Basic Picking Techniques for the Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    Learning how to play guitar? Here’s a tip on basic picking: the pick rest. Watch and discover hand positioning and proper strumming techniques for a beginner.

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    9. Basic Fretting Techniques for the Guitar
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Teaching yourself how to play guitar? Watch this lesson for tips on basic fretting techniques. You’ll learn principles such as finger and hand positioning.

    Basic Fretting Techniques for the Guitar
    with Erich Andreas

    Teaching yourself how to play guitar? Watch this lesson for tips on basic fretting techniques. You’ll learn principles such as finger and hand positioning.

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    10. Musical Notes on the Guitar Fretboard
    A lesson with Erich Andreas
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    Check out this lesson for music theory basics on a guitar. Learn the name of each string, the musical alphabet, the rule of sharps, and the twelfth fret trick.

    Musical Notes on the Guitar Fretboard
    with Erich Andreas

    Check out this lesson for music theory basics on a guitar. Learn the name of each string, the musical alphabet, the rule of sharps, and the twelfth fret trick.

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    stephen a
    dear sir I am just in love with the class and may God bless you for being a blessing for as thank you stephen
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    Matt S
    I was wondering how to "train" all of my fingers to be useful. Thank you!
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    Jibbers M
    Now I know why my chords have a destinct dull sound. Like the tip about using a dot on the fingers!
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    Savini C
    Thankyou very very much for these lessons! They solved many doubts I had:-) I'm currently having problems with changing chords smoothly(the difficult chords)...advice,pls?:)
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    Erich Andreas
    You are so welcome my friend! Thank you for the kind words. Yes, watch the first few videos in my video course at www.unstoppableguitarsystem.com You can get in the course for $1
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    Brandon C
    Hi Erich, Not sure if this is covered in a later video but I am having a lot of trouble with bridging (i think its called) When you press all strings on a fret with one finger. At this point i'm ready to have a capo surgically attached to me hand. LOL PLEASE HELP
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    Erich Andreas
    Yes my friend! That is actually called "barring" and EVERYone has problems with that in the beginning including Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen. It does take some time and building of strength. I do cover this in the extended course. Those vids should be uploaded shortly. Please stay tuned and let me know how I can help.
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