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Instrument
Launch

These short videos will help you become familiar with your instrument. They show you the proper way of assembling and disassembling your instrument. They will also prepare you to play properly. Review as often as needed to keep your playing a positive experience.

Meet the GUITAR!  7 videos

Welcome to the GUITAR! JESSICA KNIGHT will introduce you to the GUITAR and why it's her favorite instrument.  She will explain a little of its history and how it's used in bands. 

THE PARTS OF THE GUITAR

You will understand the parts of the Guitar and how they work together..

Playing the guitar

You will develop new motor skills in playing the guitar and will need to experiment on whether you play right handed or left handed.

Names of the Guitar strings

Learn the names and pitches of each guitar string.

Playing quarter notes

This segment shows you how to play quarter notes on the strings of your guitar.

First Song ! 12 Bar blues

This segment shows you how to play the 12 bar blues using your D, G, and A strings..

open string and second fret exercise

In this segment you will play an exercise using open notes and fretted notes..

Congratulations! Are you ready to start playing? Please review these steps as needed so your learning experience stays positive. Learning the proper steps will make playing the guitar much more enjoyable. These lessons are only a few of the sequential lessons available through Connect Through Music.  These affordable lessons are available to you individually or through your schools music program. Ask your teacher if the CTM lessons are available to you as a member of their program. More lesson information is available here.

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