I want to learn guitar, but where do I start? This is a question everyone asks themselves when beginning their journey into learning the guitar. Thankfully, the answer is simple; start with the basics and move forward when you feel confident and comfortable.

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I want to learn guitar, but where do I start?

This is a question everyone asks themselves when beginning their journey into learning the guitar.

Thankfully, the answer is simple; start with the basics and move forward when you feel confident and comfortable.

Below is a list of patterns to learn to get you started:

  • Introduction

    Getting to know the guitar

    • Open Strings

      Open strings are the unfretted strings of the guitar - no fretboard fingering required! They are the strings that are played without pressing down on any frets.

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  • Chord basics

    Learn the basics of chords

    • Power Chords

      Power chords are a type of chord that consists of only the root note and the perfect fifth. They are neither major nor minor chords.

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    • Open Major Chords

      Open Major Chords are major chords that include unfretted strings of the guitar, making them easier to play.

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    • Open Minor Chords

      Open Minor Chords are minor chords that include unfretted strings of the guitar, making them easier to play.

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  • Open dominant 7th chords

    Dominant 7th chords are often used in blues and jazz music

    • Open Dominant 7th Chords

      Dominant 7th Chords (or just Open 7th Chords) can be substituted for major chords are thought of as being 'bluesy' and are often used in blues and jazz music.

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    • Open Major 7th Chords

      Major 7th Chords are thought of as being 'jazzy' and are often used in jazz music.

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  • Barre chords

    Time to get your fingers working!

    • Common Barre Chords

      Barre chords are a type of guitar chord where one or more fingers are used to press down multiple strings across the guitar fretboard.

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  • Common Scales

    Learn the most common scales used in music

    • Common Scales

      Musical scales are a sequence of notes that are played in ascending or descending order.

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