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Classical Guitar Essentials - The Basics Part 1 (Udemy.com)

Build a strong foundation on Classic Guitar with a proven method

Created by: Hani Gamal

Last updated June 2024

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What you will learn

  • Know the basics of Classical Guitar techniques
  • Play well known tunes
  • Read standard music notation
  • On your way to be a finger style guitarist

How it compares

Against the other 183 rated Udemy courses in Guitar on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 81% of them
  • Reviews2,021#8 of 184 by number of reviews
  • Length4.6 hourslonger than 67% of them
  • Last updatedJune 2024more recently than 81% of them

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Course Description

This course will teach you the basic principles of playing Classical Guitar
Welcome to Classical Guitar Essentials Part 1.

At the end of this course you’ll be able to:

  • Read standard music notation.

  • Learn classical guitar techniques.

  • Know the notes on the fingerboard.

  • Play well know tunes from Jingle Bells to Lambada!

I designed this course as If I am a complete beginner who never touched a guitar before. So not only I will explain how to play an exercise, but I will break it down and play it with you in a very slow speed so you can follow along.  

Here are key features you will learn:

  1. The anatomy of the guitar.

  2. How to tune the strings.

  3. Names of the notes on each string.

  4. How to play rest stroke.

  5. How to use your thumb.

  6. Playing 2 voices on the guitar.

This course is designed for the complete beginners who never played the guitar before, but If you play the guitar or can strum a few chords and wants to be a finger style guitarist, this course is also for you.  

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Instructor Details

Hani Gamal

Hi, I am Hany Gamal. I live in Egypt. I studied photography and video editing at fine art college. Then I took a 2 years course with the New York Institute of Photography.

I studied guitar with The Royal School of Music, and I finished Grade 8 guitar back in 2004.

My real passion is teaching, so I teach everything I know... photography, guitar, and even Rubik's Cube - which I can do in less than 2 minutes.

I worked as a freelance photographer, a camera-man, a video editor, and a guitar tutor at International British schools.

I run a chess club in my school where I work as a music and performing art director.

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Reviews

4.8

2,021 ratings on Udemy

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By Monica Maritati on 6/12/2026

Recommended for beginners; the lessons are very clear, with several exercises and songs to practice.

By Robert Oved on 11/21/2025

This is by far one of the greatest online guitar courses I have ever taken. Although I personally have 20 years of experience, I can still look back and wish I had this course as a beginer. My main motive was to refresh my knowledge of notes, timing, etc. The way the instructor displays the sheet music in this course is stellar. His explanations are stellar. If you want to learn to play the guitar, look no further. Stick with this course and you won't be disappointed.

By Heike Messina on 10/13/2025

Genau das habe ich gesucht :0))))))) Ganz toll wird alles erklärt, wie man Gitarre nach Noten spielen, die Haltung, wie man richtig zupft, alles was man braucht um es vernünftig zu lernen:0)) Der Kurs ich genial und ich kommen ganz toll voran mit viel Spaß :0))))))))) Super finde ich, das nicht mit Tabs gearbeitet wird, sondern wirklich mit Noten, was aber alles wunderbar erklärt wird. Das ist für jeden machbar :0))))))))) Vielen Dank :0))))) und ich freue mich auf die Folgenkurse :0))))))))))))) Jeder der klassischen Gitarre lernen will nach Noten, ist hier super aufgehoben :0))))))))))))

By Ana Karenina on 6/8/2023

I just finished the course, I can't recommend it enough! Don't be afraid to join if you know nothing about music. I was a total newbie on both guitar and music theory and thanks to teacher Hani I could take some big steps. I've tried to learn how to read music on my own, but by far from all the resources I've seen, this has been the most enjoyable and effective way of learning. I barely knew a thing about guitar and I'm so happy with my progress! He explains everything clearly and little by little, by the end I was surprised to see me play Lambada and be able to tackle some other music material from outside the course. Thank you so much for creating this, I really can't thank you enough, I didn't think I could learn something like this on my 30's! See you on the second part of the course!

By Don Belanger on 5/2/2023

A wonderful course that has accomplished exactly what I am looking for at 72 years young! I am learning to read music finally, and am now better understanding playing guitar. Hany Gamal is an excellent teacher and his methods are working wonders for my understanding this instrument. He is calming and precise in his directions and explanations and he has provided many videos and pdf sheet music that you can print if desired. I highly recommend Mr. Gamal's course! I am now going on to his Part 2 course to continue my guitar Journey.

By Sherri-Lee Lavender on 3/16/2022

Hani's teaching style suits me wonderfully. He speaks in a gentle unhurried way, is encouraging and sets realistic goals. This is the 3rd time I am beginning to learn to play classical guitar over years of wanting to, and the first time I know I am making progress. I enjoy the music selections and love the sensation of feeling like I am actually playing guitar in such a short time. I feel motivated to continue and know that this time I will make it past the basics! This is so much better than trying to learn just from a book.

By Ruth Olmer on 9/22/2020

Was bisher gesagt wurde, wusste ich schon, da ich kein kompletter Anfänger bin. Es ist aber sehr gut erklärt und es macht auch sehr viel Spaß zuzuhören...auch wenn man es schon kennt. Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Alles wird sehr gut und verständlich erklärt. Die Übungen zum Ende einer Lektion sind hilfreich und es macht einfach sehr viel Spaß dem Kurs zu folgen. So macht das Spielen auf einer Klassikgitarre Spaß!

By Abdulwahab Hajar on 9/21/2020

Very nice course, I like the professor's pace, tempo and reassurance that it's important to grasp these concepts in a good manner, and take things nice and easy. Although I do believe more practice tunes would be a great addition. Furthermore, I think that the fret numbers in the music sheets sort of become an obstacle to learning the musical notes by heart. This was my personal experience at least. Overall however, very good course. Keep it up Hani!

By Phong Q Nguyen on 4/2/2020

I love the course layout, material, and professor. First material ".pdf", I can print it out one time and practice without get online when I cannot catch up with professor speed. Second, layout of the course in sequences, easy to understand, and easy to follow the professor. Finally, the professor speaks and explains easy for everyone understand. The way the professor speaks normal and slowly for us to follow. Beside that, the professor encourages the student after couples video so that the students won't get lost. I love it. I bought 3 sequence courses from this professor. Thank you a lot, professor. P.S: I think it is a good idea if we have little quiz at the end of each Section so that we can refresh our terminologies.

By Gary Loayza on 10/27/2018

I feel that following the material in this course will prepare me in really understanding this instrument in the future. The instructor does a good job of pointing out certain pit falls, but it is ultimately up to you to keep an eye on your own faults and pause the video and make sure to really work those weaknesses. This could really only improve significantly if he were there sitting with you and watching you. Ultimately, this is a great way to get started learning the guitar online!

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