{"id":117738,"date":"2020-06-20T10:33:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-20T17:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classicalguitarshed.com\/?page_id=117738"},"modified":"2021-01-15T08:10:52","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T16:10:52","slug":"beginners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/classicalguitarshed.com\/a\/beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for Beginning Guitarists"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a beginner, one of your biggest threats is overwhelm.\u00a0 There is a ton of information, but you only need a small slice of it to get started.\u00a0 This page will help you focus on what matters most now.<\/p>\n

There are different areas of learning guitar.\u00a0 Two broad categories are:<\/p>\n

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  1. head knowledge and concepts<\/li>\n
  2. hands-on activity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You need both head-learning and hand-learning.\u00a0 But the hands-on practice is the most important for you now.\u00a0 Too much abstract theory and strategy, and your chances of success go down (and overwhelm goes up).\u00a0 You need to keep your hands on the guitar as much as possible, so you gain momentum.<\/p>\n

    To begin, click here for The Beginner Toolbox<\/a>.\u00a0 This page will give you a few short lessons, and show you exactly what to practice and how to practice it.\u00a0 And you’ll also find a 15-minute guided practice.<\/p>\n

    And in the list below, you’ll find other lessons to help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. 11 Classical Guitar Lessons for Beginners (+3 Pitfalls to Avoid)<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    2. 4 Ways to Tune a Guitar by Ear<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    3. 5 Top Classical Guitar Technique Mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    4. Beginner Classical Guitar \u2013 Practice-Along Videos to Get Started<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    5. Beginner Progress: What to Look for in Early Guitar Success<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    6. Classical Guitar 101: String Names, Finger Names and More<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    7. First Scale Exercise for Beginning Guitarists<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    8. How Long Does it Take to Learn Guitar? And How to Go Further Faster<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    9. How to Hold a Guitar Properly (without destroying your body!)<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    10. How To Teach Yourself Classical Guitar (even if you live on the moon)<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    11. The Basics of Guitar Technique<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    12. The Ultimate Guide to Easy Guitar Songs<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n
    13. What You DON’T Need to Know as a Beginner Guitarist<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\n\t<\/ol>\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\nAfter you have gone through these articles and videos, progress to the Basics section<\/a>.\u00a0 The Basics section will expand on what you’ve learned here, and keep you moving forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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