GuitarTricks - Core Learning System Guitar Fundamentals 2 (2015)

The second part of the training system Guitar Tricks Core Learning System for absolute beginners. The course is completely redesigned in 2015. In this course, you will learn minor chords, get introduced to scales, and learn how to read music notation. Learning guitar is a lot of fun, and with the right lessons anyone can become a great guitar player. However, to be successful it's important to pick the right learning method and stay focused. We designed our Core Learning System to be a step-by-step system that keeps beginners on-track and having fun. Give it a try today by becoming a Full Access member.

GUITAR FUNDAMENTALS 2

1: All About Power Chords
Intro to Power Chords
What is a 'Power Chord'?
How to Make a Power Chord
How to Strum a Power Chord
Moving Between Power Chords
Learn a Groove, Using Power Chords
Play Along with the Power Chord Groove
Playing Songs with Power Chords
Let's Name Three Power Chords
Learn the Song, 'A, You're Amazing'
Play Along with 'A, You're Amazing'
Let's Name Two More Power Chords
Learn the Song, 'Blame it on the Boss'
Play Along with 'Blame it on the Boss'
Take the Power to the Top! Learn D and E.
Essential Takeaways on Power Chords
More Grooves and Songs with Power Chords
Power Chord Spelling Bee!
Learn the Song, 'Baggage Fad'
Play Along with 'Baggage Fad'
Learn the Song, 'Call Me Captain'
Play Along with 'Call Me Captain'
EVERY Power Chord Has a Name!
A Look Inside the Musical Alphabet
What's a 'Half-Step', and a 'Whole-Step'?
What's a 'Sharp'? What's a 'Flat'?
Essential Exceptions! E to F, and B to C.
Notes on the Low E String, First 7 Frets
Notes on the Low E String, Frets 8 thru 12
More Essential Takeaways on Power Chords

2: Intro To The Major Scale
Get to Know the Major Scale
What is the 'Major Scale'?
Let's Get the C Scale in the Room
The G Major Scale, 2 Octaves
For Every Note, There is a Major Scale
Major Scale 'Magic Formula', Revealed!
Test the Formula, with the A Major Scale
Use the Formula to Find Essential Power Chords!
Essential Takeaways on the Major Scale
One Little Pattern, ALL Major Scales. Easy!
Let's Streamline the Major Scale
The Scale is All in the Magic Grid!
Ok, WHY Did We Play it Backwards First?
The Grid Moves, the Scale Moves Too!
Important Relationship, the Octave Spots
Top Takeaways on Grid-Style Major Scale
'Open' Major Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them!
Learn the 'Open' D Major Scale
Put the D Scale to Work, Making Music!
Learn the 'Open' E Major Scale
Put the E Scale to Work, Making Music!
Learn the 'Open' A Major Scale
Put the A Scale to Work, Making Music!
Top Takeaways on Open Major Scales
FUN Ways to Practice Your Major Scales
How to Make Practicing Scales FUN
Fun Practice Groove, A Major Scale, Grid-Style
Fun Practice Groove, A Major Scale, Open-Style
Fun Practice Groove, E Major Scale, Grid-Style
Fun Practice Groove, E Major Scale, Open-Style
Fun Practice Groove, C Major Scale, Open-Style
Fun Practice Groove, C Major Scale, Grid-Style
Top Takeaways on Practicing Major Scales

3: A-String Power Chords And The Amazing Magic L
SHAZAM! The Amazing 'Magic L'
What is the 'Magic L'?
Making Power Chords, 5th-String Root
Discover the Power of the 'Magic L'!
Learn a Groove, Using the 'Magic L'
MOVE the Groove, Like Magic!
Move the Groove to the Key of C
Groove Play-Along, in 3 Keys!
Let's Name These NEW Power Chords
Let's Name 3 Power Chords
Learn the Song, 'Can't Do Everything'
Play Along with 'Can't Do Everything'
Let's Name 3 More Power Chords
Learn the Song, 'Frank Gets Angry'
Play Along with 'Frank Gets Angry'
Fill in the Gaps, Name ALL the Chords
Power Chord Candy! More Magic with the 'Magic L'
The 'Magic L', in Reverse!
Learn a Groove, with 'Reverse Magic L'
Move the New Groove, Like Magic!
Move the Groove to the Key of F
Play Along with the Groove, in 3 Keys!
Essential Takeaways on the 'Magic L'
Using Power Chords to Expand Your Sound
Power vs. Open Chords, What's the Difference?
Reach Beyond the 'Magic L'
More Adventures Beyond the 'Magic L'
Fill Out ANY Key, with Power Chords
Learn the Power-Version, 'I Get It Now'
Play Along with 'I Get It Now', Full Power!

4: What Is A Chord, Really?
The Happy Anatomy of a Major Chord
What's a 'Major Chord' Made Of?
Most Chords Have More Than 3 Notes, But Why?
So, How Does the G Major Chord Work?
Let's Try the Recipe, with a D Chord
Do ALL Major Chords Work the Same Way?
Essential Takeaways on the Major Chord
The Sad Anatomy of a Minor Chord
What is a 'Minor Chord' Made Of?
Let's Test the Formula, with a D Minor Chord
More Formula Testing, with the E Minor Chord
Learn the Song, 'Minor Disturbance'
Play Along with 'Minor Disturbance'
Essential Takeaways on Minor Chords
Chord Alchemy in Action!
What is a 'Suspended 4th' Chord?
Let's Test the Formula, with 2 More Sus4 Chords
Learn the Tune, 'Suspended Animation'
Play Along with 'Suspended Animation'
What About MINOR Sus4 Chords?
Learn the Tune, 'Minor Suspension'
Play Along with 'Minor Suspension'
More Magic with Chord Alchemy
What is a '7th Chord'?
Let's Test the Formula, with the A7 Chord
Learn the Tune, '7th Avenue Bar and Grill'
Play Along with '7th Avenue Bar and Grill'
Other '7th Chords' You Should Know
Learn the Tune, '7th Time Around'
Play Along with '7th Time Around'

5: Getting Started With Barre Chords
Intro to Barre Chords
What is a 'Barre Chord'?
How to Make a Major Barre Chord
How to Strum a Barre Chord
Barre Chord Tone, Tips, and Tricks
How to Make a Minor Barre Chord
Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, What's the Difference?
Own Your Barre Chord Power!
Why Bother with Barre Chords?
Using Barre Chords in Open-Chord Songs
Master the F#m Barre Chord
Barre Chord Change Strategies, E to F#m
Barre Chord Change Strategies, D to F#m
Barre Chord Change Strategies, A to F#m
Learn the Song, 'Follow the Arrows'
Play Along with 'Follow the Arrows'
Making Barre Chords with a 5th-String Root
Making Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
Making Major Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
Barre Chord Tone Tips, 5th-String Root
Major vs. Minor Barre Chords, 5th-String Root
Which Barre Chord Form Should I Use?
Essential Takeaway on Barre Chords
Expand Your Open-Chord Songs with Barre Chords
Master the Bm Barre Chord
Barre Chord Change Strategies, Em and G, to Bm
Barre Chord Change Strategies, A to Bm
Barre Chord Change Strategies, D to Bm
Learn the Song, 'Night Into Day'
Play Along with 'Night Into Day'
Chord Change Strategies for Barre Chords
Barre Chord Change Strategies, 6th-String Root
Barre Chord Change Strategies, 5th-String Root
Barre Chord Change Tips, From 6th-Root to 5th-Root
Barre Chord Change Tips, From 5th-Root to 6th-Root
Chord Change Tips, Open Chord to Barre Chord
Rock Your Barre Chords with the 'Magic L'!
Barre Chords LOVE the 'Magic L'!
Learn a Barre-Chord Groove, with the 'Magic L'
Play Along with the Barre-Groove, Key of G
Reverse that 'L', Find Those Chords!
Transpose the Barre-Groove to the Key of D
Play Along with the Barre-Groove, Key of D

6: Intro To The Minor Scale
Get to Know the Minor Scale
What is the 'Minor Scale'?
Let's Get the A Minor Scale in the Room
The A Minor Scale, in 2 Octaves
What is a 'Relative Minor' Scale, or Key?
Learn the E Minor Scale
Quiz! Who is E Minor's 'Major Cousin'?
Essential Takeaways on the Minor Scale
'Open' Minor Scales, and Cool Ways to Use Them
Master the E Minor Scale
Hear Melody in the E Minor Scale (Play Along!)
Let's Mix up the Notes in the A Minor Scale
Learn the Melody, 'A Minor Scramble'
Play Along with 'A Minor Scramble'
Learn the 'Open' D Minor Scale
Essential Takeaways on Open Minor Scales
One Little Pattern, ALL Natural Minor Scales. It's Easy!
Let's Streamline the Minor Scale
Learn the A Minor Scale Grid, Lower Octave
Learn the Minor Scale Grid, Upper Octave
Learn the Minor Scale Grid, with 2 Octaves
The Grid Moves, the Scale Moves Too!
Make Melodies with the Grid-Style Minor Scale
Fun Ways to Practice Your Minor Scales
Learn the Tune, '3 Open-Minded Miners'
Play Along with '3 Open-Minded Miners'
Learn the Tune, 'A Minorly Exotic Experience'
Play Along with 'A Minorly Exotic Experience'
Learn the Tune, 'C#m Practice Anthem'
Play Along with 'C#m Practice Anthem'

7: Intro To Reading Music
How Notes Are Revealed in Musical Notation
Musical Notation vs. Tablature, What's the Difference?
Every Good Boy Does Fine!
Time to FACE the Spaces
Staff Party! Play All the Notes on the Musical Staff
What About the Higher Notes, Above the Staff?
What About the Lower Notes, Below the Staff?
What About Sharps? What About Flats?
What is a 'Key Signature'?
Essential Takeaways on Reading Notes in Standard Notation
How Timing is Revealed in Musical Notation
How Long Should a Note Last?
What is a Whole Note? What is a Half Note?
What is a Quarter Note? What is an Eighth Note?
50 Marbles on the Sidewalk, Timing Exercise
Essential Takeaways on Timing in Musical Notation
Musical Notation in Action! Let's Play a Melody!
Notes, Plus Timing, Equals MUSIC!
Learn the Mini-Song, 'Eddie's Ghost Came Back!'
Play the Mini-Song, 'Eddie's Ghost Came Back!'
Let's Mix Up Eddie's Timing
Learn the Mini-Song, 'Sweet Little Practice Tune'
Play Along with 'Sweet Little Practice Tune'
Grand Finale! Read Melodies, Add Harmonies!
Let's Revisit, and READ, 'Ode to Joy'
How is Harmony Notated?
Let's Harmonize 'Ode to Joy'
Play Along with 'Ode to Joy', with Harmony!
Add Bass Harmony to 'Ode to Joy'
Play Along with 'Ode to Joy', with Harmony and Bass