EASY GUITAR TUTORIAL ( www.abclearnguitar.com )

HOW THE STRINGS ARE IDENTIFIED

Your first free guitar lesson explains the letters and numbers associated with each string. It is foundational to everything else you will do on the guitar.

INTRODUCING THE FRETBOARD

You will learn how the fretboard is organized. A simple exercise is provided to help you begin playing your guitar right away in order to strengthen your fingers.

READING GUITAR TAB

Guitar tab is easy to learn and will help expand your guitar playing. Try this free lesson and you will soon be able to play lots of songs.

TUNING THE GUITAR

Learn a basic method for tuning the guitar. Develop your ear by listening for the correct pitch.

THE IMPORTANCE OF RHYTHM

This free guitar lesson explains the importance of rhythm and note values. You'll learn about the major scale, how to read guitar tablature and play your first chords.

TWO EASY MINOR CHORDS

I usually have my students learn these two easy minor chords right away. You'll learn how to play a song with them too!

GUITAR SCALES

This lesson introduces the important C Major scale, the C Major chord and a simple chord progression.

LEARN EVERY MAJOR SCALE

Once you understand the C Major Scale you're ready to try them all! I cover every major scale in 1st position.

PRIMARY GUITAR CHORDS

Knowing 3 different types of primary guitar chords will enable you to play hundreds of songs!

COMMON CHORD PROGRESSIONS

Learn how to use one of the most common chord progressions for guitar in any given key.

BLUES YOU CAN USE!

The 12 bar Blues format establishes an important foundation for playing rock n' roll as well as many other styles. It's fun & easy to play!

E-ASY BLUES BASE LINE

Learn a basic blues base line in the key of E. It's a great finger exercise and works with the 12-bar blues rhythm from lesson 9.