For beginner guitarists. Covers both simple and advanced tuning methods. Discusses choosing and fitting strings for all types of guitars, as well as setup and maintenance tips.

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For beginner guitarists. Covers notes on all 6 strings, reading music, picking technique and basic music theory. Incorporates well-known traditional, pop/rock, folk and blues songs.

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For beginner tab-reading guitarists. This course is a lesson-by-lesson introduction to the Guitar, covering notes on all six strings, reading music, picking technique and basic music theory.

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