1. Introduction to the guitar and learning to play -- The versatility of the guitar -- Hit the ground running -- Set goals for yourself -- 2. Parts of the guitar -- Parts of the acoustic guitar -- Parts of the electric guitar -- The headstock and tuning pegs of the guitar -- The neck of the guitar -- The body of the guitar -- The bridge of the guitar -- Types of guitar strings -- Electric guitar controls -- 3. Tuning the guitar -- Standard tuning of strings -- Tuning with an electronic tuner -- Relative tuning -- 4. Getting into position -- Sitting position -- Standing position -- Fretting hand position -- Ways to avoid fretting position problems -- Picking hand position -- 5. Your first chords -- How to read a chord chart -- The D chord -- The A7 chord -- The G chord -- 6. Moving between chords -- Economy of motion -- Chord shifts with common fingering -- Chord shifts on the same fret -- Chord shifts on the same string -- Moving chord to chord without a common string --
7. Strumming and picking technique -- Start out with your thumb -- Play with a pick -- Fingerpicking -- 8. Rhythm guitar -- The basics of tempo -- The basics of 4/4 time signature -- 4/4 strumming patterns -- 3/4 strumming patterns -- 9. The rest of the open chords -- A chords -- B7 chord -- C chords -- D chords -- E chords -- F chords -- G chords -- 10. How to read chord symbols, tablature, and lead sheets -- Five common types of guitar chords and their symbols -- How to read tablature -- How to play a song from a lead sheet -- More fingerpicking -- Fingerpicking patterns you can use -- 11. Suspensions and bass runs -- Suspensions -- Suspension chord fingerings -- Bass runs -- Other bass runs in the key of G -- 12. The capo and barre chords -- How to use a capo -- Barre chord technique -- Your first barre chord : F -- Related barre chords : F7, Fm, Fm7 -- Moving up and down the neck -- 13. Chord progressions -- Figuring out the key -- Use Roman numerals to show major and minor keys -- Common chord progressions --
14. An introduction to soloing and improvisation
Vibrato and string bending
16. Purchasing and maintaining equipment
Buying your first acoustic guitar
Buying your first electric guitar
Buying your first amplifier
Care and maintenance of your strings
How to restring your guitar
Electric guitar intonation adjustments
17. Electric guitar sounds
Controls on your electric guitar
Controls on your amplifier
18. Continuing your guitar education
Learn from other guitarists
Appendix. C. Guitar gallery.
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