Guitar for Beginners

Taught by the Berklee College of Music, this class teaches true beginners the essentials of playing guitar. No prior musical experience is necessary. In 15 hours of learning, students will know how to strum, tune, read music and structure chords.

Created by: Thaddeus Hogarth

Produced in 2015

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Course Description

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Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic or electric guitar. You'll learn an easy approach to get you playing quickly, through a combination of exploring the instrument, performance technique, and basic music theory.For students who have long thought about picking up the acoustic or electric guitar, this course will provide an easy-access foundation that will get you playing. When first learning guitar, it is important to have the material presented in stages, in an enjoyable way that allows you to grasp the basics of the instrument and music. The course begins simply with the parts of the guitar, the names of the strings, tuning, and techniquewhether finger-style or pick. It then explores the basics of music theory with such topics as scales, triads, power chords, and fingering and shapes.At the end of this course, students will understand the structure, parts, and accessories of the instrument, in addition to an understanding of its basic maintenance. Electric guitar players will learn the operation of their instrument along with basic options for amplification, effect pedals, and sounds. Students will also learn to develop correct technique and apply theory concepts to their playing. They will have the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue most intermediate guitar courses.

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    • Covers just enough music theory to build a foundation without burdening students.
    • Course does not stop with just a few chords. It teaches students enough to expand their abilities.
    • Great mix of technical and musical knowledge.
    • Course focuses too much on peer reviews. From beginners.
    • Pace picks up dramatically in the second half. True beginners may struggle.
    • Students don’t touch the guitar for the first two weeks.

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Instructor Details

Thaddeus Hogarth

Thaddeus Hogarth is an associate professor in the Guitar department at Berklee College of Music. A two-time winner of the Independent Music Award for R&B/Blues, Thaddeus has been a prominent guitar player and singer-songwriter on the music scene since 1988, when he graduated from Berklee. He leads his own group, the Thaddeus Hogarth Band, featuring David Buda on bass, Joey Scrima on drums, and David Sparr on keyboards. Thaddeus has shared the bill or stage with such legends as Tower of Power, Average White Band, Ernie Isley, James Montgomery, Fred Wesley, Eric Gales, and Johnny Winter. His work also includes collaboration with the reggae legend and Grammy nominee, Sister Carol. He has released four solo CDs, a live concert DVD, and an instructional book. Thaddeus authored and currently teaches the course Funk/Rock and R&B Guitar Soloing for, the online continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, Berklee Online.

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