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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    kyle t
    I had a few lessons 20 years ago, haven't pick up the guitar in about 5 years. Excited to get back at it.
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    Anita A
    This was very useful for me! I'll be back...
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    Michele B
    It's been 25yrs since I've played! I want, (and will), learn again! Thanks
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    Thomas E
    At the end of this lesson, you mentioned blank fret board sheets that was provided as an attachment in this lesson. I can not seem to locate them, can you please forward those to me so that I can practice in my down time at work.
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    Shashank S
    I knew a bit about this already from my reading. But you made it look so easy. Now it is up to my tiny brain to keep track of all the simple fundamentals while actual playing. Thanks.
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    Erich Andreas
    Thank you so much my friend! Glad you are here!
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