Learning how to read music for guitar opens up whole new worlds of musical experience. It allows you to connect with the brilliant musical minds of composers past and present, and join with others to play music from all times and places. Musical notation is universal, bridging cultures and generations. And learning to read music activates your mind in ways nothing else does. If you wish to immerse in the rich world of music, learning how to read music is a must.
“Is This Course for Me?”
If you've been wanting to learn how to read music for guitar, you are in the right place. This course is specially designed to take to step by step through the basics of translating musical notation on the page into music that you play on your guitar. You can be an absolute beginner, or a lifelong player. There is no previous experience or skill required for this course. All you need is patience, and the willingness to do a little practice.With This Course, You’ll:
- 37 Highly Detailed Video Lessons: Crafted to lead you forward naturally in your learning.
- 36 Pages of PDF Practice and Reference Resources: So you have what you need close at hand.
- Unlimited Email Support: You're not alone. Get the answers to any questions you may have.
- How the Notes Work: How music is put together, and the building blocks of all written music.
- How the Notes are Arranged on the Guitar: Making sense of the frets and string layout.
- Guitar Specific Musical Elements: Understand the special symbols used for guitar music.
- Following Musical Roadmaps: Read the signs that tell you where to go when.
- Expressive Markings: See into the mind of the composer to create action and emotion.
- Intensive Rhythm Training: A full bonus course to improve your proficiency with rhythm.
- Successful Practice Strategies and Tips: How you can set yourself up for continued progress.
- And More!
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Course Level: BEGINNER
This course is at the BEGINNER level. This means that the notes will all be in the open position (so no moving up and down the neck). The rhythms are simple (mostly quarter and 8th notes) and well-explained. And any chords used are common ones. TABs are included for an alternative to music notation. For more advanced players, pieces in this level can be used as a study to improve phrasing and memorization techniques.
Course Content
Lessons Status
11
Bonus Course: Mastering Rhythm Notation- Welcome to "Reading Rhythms"
- Level One Exercises: Quarters, Halfs
- Level Two Exercises: Dotted Half Notes
- Level Three Exercises: Rests
- Level Four Exercises: More Practice
- Level Five Exercises: Eighth Notes
- Level Six Exercises: 6/8 time
- Level Seven Exercise: Triplets
- Level Eight Exercises: Ties
- Level Nine Exercise: Accents
- Level Ten Exercise: 16ths
- Level Eleven Exercise: Dynamics
- Level Twelve Exercise: Review, Extra Practice
- Final Thoughts
- Welcome to "Reading Rhythms"
- Level One Exercises: Quarters, Halfs
- Level Two Exercises: Dotted Half Notes
- Level Three Exercises: Rests
- Level Four Exercises: More Practice
- Level Five Exercises: Eighth Notes
- Level Six Exercises: 6/8 time
- Level Seven Exercise: Triplets
- Level Eight Exercises: Ties
- Level Nine Exercise: Accents
- Level Ten Exercise: 16ths
- Level Eleven Exercise: Dynamics
- Level Twelve Exercise: Review, Extra Practice
- Final Thoughts