Join 13,000+ and learn acoustic guitar with LA-based teacher Orbel Babayan, guitarist for Scars on Broadway.
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I think the structure of the course is brilliant - playing recognisable songs so quickly is great for beginners to retain motivation and give a good kickstart to the learning journey.
Kyle Heron
Piano course,
I particularly enjoyed the short video format which makes it easy to navigate to a particular topic and the increasing difficulty of the subjects and how they all build upon the previous one as well as David's general attitude, he is so lovely to listen to and great at explaining concepts in several ways to make them accessible to all.
Tess Glinert
Music Theory course,
I think this style of learning is great. Learning to create music and get results quickly without a lot of overly technical jargon is fun which helps a lot with motivation.
Ernie Jamison
Orchestral Music Production course,
Dave Bennett has a unique ability to put complex ideas across effectively in a relaxed manner making learning music theory fun!
Mark Docherty
Music Theory course,Orbel Babayan is an experienced musician and teacher with over 15 years of industry expertise.
A seasoned multi-instrumentalist, Orbel has toured and performed with top artists like Scars on Broadway led by System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian. As a committed and passionate LA-based teacher, Orbel brings his unique style and know-how to students, helping them tap into their musical potential.
#1 Introduction
#2 Introduction to the instrument, description of the guitar
#3 How to tune a guitar
#4 How to hold a guitar
#5 How to strum a guitar
#6 How to read guitar chords
#7 E and A guitar chord
#8 Alternation of chords, principles + exercise
#9 First song - "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield
#10 Introducing the D chord and exercise with blues backing track
#11 How to play blues - 12-bar blues pattern on 2 strings
#12 From blues to rock n' roll - "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry
#13 Understanding a new rhythm - practice with new chords G, Am
#14 Using a guitar capo to change key (Dm and Em5) - "Tennesee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton
#15 Playing to the backing track - D and Em shape with capo on 5th fret (G and Am)
#16 Strumming near the bridge. Introducing Fmaj7 + Gmaj7 chords
#17 Playing along to "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac - Fmaj7 + Gmaj7
#18 Right-hand muting - riff from "In da Club" by 50 Cent
#19 What is a power chord? - where it's used, how to form it and move it around the fretboard.
#20 Moving power chords around - "Brain Stew" by Green Day
#21 Muting and power chords with a string bend
#22 How to palm mute guitar
#23 How to fingerpick guitar
#24 Practicing fingerpicking piano part to Dr. Dre's "Still D.R.E."
#25 "Sweet Home Alabama" - picking D, Cadd9 and G with 4 fingers
#26 Using a pick for alternate picking
#27 Practicing alternate picking - "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes
#28 "Hurt" by Johny Cash - chord breakdown (Am, C, D)
#29 What is a barre chord on the guitar? Simple F barre chord
#30 Using barre chords on "Scar Tissue" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
#31 Final words
#32 Understanding rhythm
#33 4 downstrokes on the beat
#34 Downstroke on downbeat, upstroke on upbeat
#35 Same as 3 without the upstroke on 1st and 3rd beat
#36 Ultimate strum pattern
#37 Country - pattern with a long pause
#38 3/4 beat
#39 Red Hot Chili Pepper pattern
#40 How to read tabs
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