Brief introduction
Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony
find their way into the inward places of the soul, on which they mightily fasten, imparting grace...
--Plato
Playing guitar is great for a long list of reasons. The way the Guitar Kitchen is set up
you will be making music after the second lesson. Making music is an amazing feeling, so
have a go at it!
Remember
- keep your hands relaxed
- keep your guitar in tune
- play in time, with the rhythm
- musicality always beats technicality
- practice too slow instead of too fast
- play along to records whenever you can
- play with other people whenever you can
Truth + Love + Power
Align yourself with truth, love and power!
Some thoughts on learning guitar in a truthful, loving, empowering manner.
Quotes
The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
--Thomas Kempis
Start with a strong foundation now, be patient and you will reap a
bountiful harvest in due time.
It had never occurred to me before that music and thinking are so much
alike. In fact you could say music is another way of thinking, or maybe thinking is
another kind of music.
--Ursula K. Le Guin
Stay relaxed
Not straining your hands and arms is accomplished by staying relaxed, taking breaks,
following our general advice and understanding principles of ergonomics.
Staying relaxed is important for your hands as well as the rest of your body. The music you
make will sound better when you are relaxed.
|
12 week starter course
Starting out - 1st month
|
Introduction
|
Introduction to the Lessons
|
|
Lesson One
|
Holding the guitar and tuning
|
|
Lesson Two
|
Open chords (G to F) and a pentatonic scale on the 5th fret
|
|
Lesson Three
|
G chords and a pentatonic scale on the 5th fret
|
|
Lesson Four
|
Modified D, A, E chords and combining pentatonic scales
|
Rock and blues - 2nd month
|
Lesson Five
|
Blues progression (A7, D, E7) and the blues scale on the 5th fret
|
|
Lesson Six
|
Blues progression (G7, C, D7) and the blues scale on the 3rd fret
|
|
Lesson Seven
|
50s rock in G and a new pentatonic scale pattern
|
|
Lesson Eight
|
50s rock in C, the C major scale and how the pentatonic and major scales are
related
|
Moving along - 3rd month
Styles
Salsa
|
#1
|
Montunos, tumbao and clave
|
Flamenco
|
Part #2
|
Learning rasgueado technique
|
|
Part #3
|
Learning how to count in 12
|
Folk guitar
|
Part #1
|
Learning basic strumming patterns
|
|
Part #2
|
Adding texture to your strumming
|
|
Part #3
|
Alternating bass
|
Jazz
Reggae
Rock n roll
|
