In this lesson, you’ll learn what musician’s actually mean when they talk about playing chords on the guitar.

In this lesson, we’ll explore three key elements that are essential for playing great-sounding chords. You’ll learn how to apply the right pressure, use your fingertips effectively, and position your fingers to avoid accidentally muting the strings.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the A major chord, a simple chord that introduces key concepts that we’ll want to keep in mind later. You’ll also learn tips and memory tricks to make this chord easy to recall and play.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the E major chord, using the three P’s to achieve clarity. I’ll also show you a fun memory hook to help you recall its shape easily.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the D major chord. We’ll discuss how to achieve excellent fretting position, and why focussing on strumming is more important than playing the correct strings.

In this lesson, you’ll learn some memory hooks you can use to make sure you’re holding the pick correctly and I’ll explain why beginners should be using a rigid pick.

In this lessons, you’ll learn how to move your arm when strumming and discover the principle of constant motion.

In this lesson, I’ll introduce you to an exercise that will help you practice the movements you’ll be using to play strumming patterns.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to incorporate up-strums into your strumming motion and discover the importance of integrating your intellectual, physical, and aural understanding.

In this lesson, you’ll discover the concept of mental bandwidth and I’ll show you how understanding this idea will help you identify goals for each area of your practice.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to optimise your mental bandwidth by breaking your movements down into smaller steps.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to improve your chord changes by focusing on smooth, efficient finger movements and developing muscle memory to make chord changes easier over time.

In this lesson, you’ll learn about the key of A major and how to describe your A, D, and E chords as numbers.

In this lesson, you’ll explore how numbering chords can help us maintain consistency across keys, making it easier to understand and play similar progressions in different keys.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the eighth-note framework, which is the first of four possible frameworks you will use to play the guitar.

In this lesson, you’ll practice applying the eighth-note framework to different chord progressions.

In this lesson, you’ll practice using your intellectual, physical, and aural understanding to explore some more creative rhythms built on the eighth-note framework.

In this lesson, you’ll combine rhythm exercises the chord progressions you’ve already learned, focusing on integrating your three types of understanding and playing through the chord changes.

In this lesson, you’ll see how your learning begins to compound—meaning the more you learn, the faster you learn. You’ll discover how to play A minor, E minor, and D minor and explore some helpful memory hooks for each of them.

In this lesson, we’ll discuss the relationship between major and minor chords, and you’ll learn how a simple one-fret adjustment transforms a major chord into its minor counterpart.

In this lesson, we’ll explore how the difference between major and minor chords comes down to a single note and how this impacts the way they sound. You’ll learn why major chords are often described as “happy” and minor chords as “sad.”

In this lesson, you’ll focus on transitioning smoothly between A minor, E minor, and D minor. We’ll break each change down into manageable steps so you can learn the route between the shapes.

In this lesson, you’ll practice minor chord progressions while applying the strumming patterns you’ve learned. The focus will be on maintaining steady rhythm and smooth transitions through the changes.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to recognize when a chord progression is in a minor key. You’ll learn how to spot the use of seventh chords and understand how this helps us figure out the key.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to mix and match different eighth-note strumming patterns to add variety and interest to your playing. We’ll explore how symmetry and subtle changes can create unique and memorable rhythm phrases.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use eighth-note permutations to create your own dynamic and engaging strumming patterns. We’ll explore how small changes to a base pattern can transform your playing and make it more expressive and unique.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to read TAB, a simple and effective way of notating music for the guitar. We’ll explore tips for understanding the layout, recognizing chord shapes in melodies, and spotting patterns to make your practice more efficient.

In this lesson, you’ll learn two new chords which require a bit more dexterity to play—C Major and G Major. I’ll show you some memory hooks and tips to improve your clarity and help with your fretting position as you learn these new shapes.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to think about the routes between the the major chords you’ve learned in the key of G

In this lesson, we’ll explore the chords in the key of G, their relationships to one another, and how to recognize them by both name and number. This understanding will help you memorize chord progressions and make it easier to play them in any key!

In this lesson, I’ll introduce you to the I V vi IV chord progression—one of the most common progressions in pop music. You’ll learn how this progression creates a familiar, uplifting vibe and explore how starting from different chords can completely change its emotional feel.

In this lesson, I’ll introduce you to the idea of ear training and show you why it’s important. You’ll learn that it’s just a matter of refining skills you already have and practice identifying a vi chord in a progression.

In this lesson, you’ll practice playing chord progressions in the key of G. You’ll compare the shape of the progressions to ones you’ve already played in other keys and practice playing the progressions with different rhythms.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play the F chord. This will probably be the hardest chord you’ve done yet so our focus will be on understanding correct technique rather than chord clarity.

In this lesson, you’ll practice playing chord progressions in the key of C. You’ll compare the shape of the progressions to ones you’ve already played in other keys and practice playing the progressions with different rhythms.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use your understanding of chords to figure out the key of a song.

In this lesson, you will learn how to transpose chord progressions in your head by identifying their key and swapping chords in real time. This skill will transform how you learn and play songs, making your practice more enjoyable!

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use a capo correctly. We’ll also explore how recognizing the actual chords created with a capo can enhance your playing and transposing skills.

In thislesson, you’ll learn how to decide where to place your capo and use your C and G shapes to play in any key.

In this lesson, we’ll dive into practical examples of using G and C shapes with a capo to play in different keys. You’ll learn how to evaluate and select the most practical capo position and chord shapes, building on the concepts we explored in this lesson.

In this lesson, you’ll discover the sixteenth-note framework! You’ll learn how to split each beat into four slices and adjust your foot-tapping and strumming to match the new framework.

In this lesson, I’ll introduce you to the sixteenth-note cycle, an exercise designed to help you feel and understand each slice of the sixteenth-note framework.

In this lesson, you’ll practice the first line of the sixteenth-note cycle.

In this lesson, you’ll practice the second line of the sixteenth-note cycle.

In this lesson, you’ll practice the third line of the sixteenth-note cycle.

In this lesson, you’ll practice the fourth line of the sixteenth-note cycle.

In this lesson, you’ll practice putting all the lines of the sixteenth-note cycle together to play the full exercise.

In this lesson, you’ll practice sixteenth-note strumming patterns, making sure to count out loud and tap your foot to the beat.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use the sixteenth-note framework to create strumming variations by altering beats within a pattern.

In this lesson, you’ll explore the concept of chord function and how it reveals the logical flow behind chord progressions.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play slash chords, which use a note other than the root in the bass. I’ll show you why they are useful and give you some tips for playing them effectively.

In this lesson, you’ll practice using slash chords in a variety of different chord progressions.

In this lesson, you’ll learn some alternative chord shapes which you can use when playing progressions in the key of C.

In this lesson, you’ll learn some alternative chord shapes which you can use when playing progressions in the key of G.

In this lesson, you’ll learn about the two frameworks we can play in a 6/8 time signature.

In this lesson, you’ll learn about the two frameworks we can play in a 6/8 time signature.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to approach 6/8 rhythms that include sixteenth-notes.

In this lesson, you’ll learn the best way to hold your hand when fingerpicking.

In this lesson, you’ll learn some different fingerpicking patterns you can play in 4/4.

In this lesson, you’ll learn some fingerpicking patterns you can play in 6/8.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to see chords represented TAB so you can best determine which shapes to use when fingerpicking.