Author Archives: Benjamin Shapiro

Lesson 2: Transitioning Between Chords

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews how to transition between guitar chords. In this video we cover the proper way to switch between chords and teach how to play the E Major (Emaj) and A Major (Amaj) chords.


Lesson 1: Introduction to Chords

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that introduces the basic details about guitar chords. In this video we define what a chord is and how to play the Major D (Dmaj) chord.


Lesson 4: Review of Reading the Guitar

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews the details of how to read the guitar. In this video we cover he differences uses of chord diagrams and tablature.


Lesson 3: Reading Chord Diagrams

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews how to read guitar chords. In this video we cover how entreprit the meaning of the chord grid’s vertical and horizontal lines, what the the dots and X’s on the grids mean.


Lesson 2: Reading Guitar Tab

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews how to read guitar tablature. In this video we cover how the structure of a tab staff and how to entreprit the dots placed on it.


Lesson 1: Introduction to Reading the Guitar

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews what you need to know when learning to read the guitar. In this video we cover the difference between melody and harmony, how the change the guitar’s tone and the various systems such as standard notation, chord diagrams and tablature, which guitar players to communicate what to play.


Lesson 7: Fretting Notes

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews how to fret notes on the guitar. In this video we cover where to place your fingers, how hard to press and how to play the spider exercise.


Lesson 6: Positioning Your Left Hand

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews what you need to know when using your left hand to play the guitar. In this video we cover how use the proper wrist, thumb and finger placements.


Lesson 5: Tips for Your Right Hand

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A free instructional video by StrumSchool that reviews what you need to know when using your right hand to play the guitar. In this video we cover how to be accurate and what not to do with your right hand while strumming.


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