| Description: | Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you‘ve always wanted to be! In this fun and informative course, you’ll build basic guitar skills step-by-step with the help of hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed illustrations. First, you’ll get to know all the parts of your guitar, from frets to strings. Then you’ll jump right in and learn to read music, play clear and beautiful notes and chords, and control your rhythm, tempo, and volume. And finally, you’ll discover how to add expression and artistry to your music. The classical guitar skills you’ll master in this course will allow you to play any style of music, from hard rock to country-and-western. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate student, you’ll gain new skills and confidence with each lesson—and by the end of the course, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a skilled guitar player. Requirements: You will need Internet access, email, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). You will also need a guitar in good working condition and an adjustable footstool for correct positioning. It’s advisable to purchase a metronome for developing your rhythm skills and a music stand so you can practice in a correct playing position. |
