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About the Course

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 technique—whether 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....

Top reviews

SM

Sep 11, 2020

If you want to learn guitar no matter which guitar you want to learn acoustic or electric if you are a beginner then quickly join this course it will really help you to upgrade your skills in guitar.

MH

Apr 4, 2020

This course was a brilliant experience. My special thanks to Thadeus Hoggart for his patient and well organized course. Highly recommended for all those who are planning to start playing the Guitar.

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By Srivathsan P

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Feb 4, 2016

Well structured course content. Unfortunately, I am not able to do all the practical sessions on time :(

By Mervyn F

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Nov 18, 2015

Great course for those whose to start learning guitar. Its all the basics you need (Chords, Scales etc.)

By Amilkar M F

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Aug 23, 2020

Es muy agradable como aprendes poco a poco y desde 0 para llegar a tocar una canción! gracias por todo.

By Deborah R

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Jul 31, 2018

Good course. Lots of information, even for someone who plays already> I would like to see a level 2. :)

By María M

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Oct 26, 2015

Great Course! thanks to Berklee College of Music to give this to any interested human being on earth!

By Chartae R

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Apr 29, 2019

Professor Hogarth is the Best!!

I really love the theory and concepts with practical application.

By pritish b

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Mar 25, 2018

This is a very great course to build basic knowledge of guitar. It has been really helpful for me.

By Ramona A

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Feb 20, 2016

Thank you Thadeus - wish you kept going! You are a great teacher, I'd do any course you taught. :)

By Eunice A B

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May 13, 2019

I love how smooth the instructor have his discussions. This is really good for beginners like me.

By Douglas P d A

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Dec 26, 2015

Ótimo curso para aqueles que estão começando, e para os que precisam reciclar seus conhecimentos!

By Faith

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Dec 29, 2020

It was great learning here. I got better with time and the Thaddeus Hogarth was a great teacher!

By René C

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Jun 19, 2018

Great course, the covered topics are useful for guitar learning. Very well explained by teacher.

By Mihai B

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Feb 17, 2024

Very useful. Thought me to play easier any notes on the frets and understand better all chords.

By The S

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Jul 21, 2022

The lessons were purely coherent. Elucidation was in simple language. Exceeded my expectations.

By Ziqi F

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Jul 27, 2019

Through learning this course，I learned a lot of basic knowledge about guitar.It's really great.

By Jardin L

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Mar 20, 2017

Well instructed and paced out properly. The second half gets more interesting and challenging.

By Aastha B

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Aug 4, 2022

This course is simple enough for beginners to grasp, yet keep them interested and encouraged.

By Francis C

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Jan 31, 2016

Wonderful introduction to guitar! Thaddeus takes the pace slow and explains concepts clearly.

By Mary J

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Jun 2, 2020

i love this course

i feel this course is systematic

thanks coursera & berklee and the teacher

By J-Man

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Jun 12, 2019

A great course for beginners that goes through some basic an essential elements of guitar.

By Deyu X

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May 3, 2018

Good Course! Introduce many basic skills and theory about guitar. I love it! Thanks a lot!

By Adel B

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May 26, 2017

I lie the instructor so much, very helpful videos, i think I'm making progress. thank you.

By Pablo A T

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Oct 24, 2023

Muy buen curso que brinda muchas herramientas nutriendo con buenas bases y muy amenamente

By panasara m

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Apr 27, 2020

its ok for standard beginners it was have theory and skill completely for guitar player

By stefan j

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Feb 6, 2016

love thad!

great course for beginners and experienced players looking to hone their skills