Guitar for Beginners

Video Lectures

Displaying all 23 video lectures.
Lecture 1
Common Beginners Questions
Play Video		 Common Beginners Questions
In this video lesson, Justin provides answers to some of the very common questions that beginners ask about learning to play the guitar.

This is the first video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 

 
Lecture 2
Guitar Choice
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In this video lesson, Justin discusses the common types of guitar and the ever present question of what guitar to buy when you are a beginner.

This is the second video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 

 
Lecture 3
Guitar Accessories
Play Video		 Guitar Accessories
In this video lesson, Justin S. mentions useful accessories for the beginner guitar player.

This is the third video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 

 
Lecture 4
Guitar Anatomy
Play Video		 Guitar Anatomy
In this video lesson, Justin discusses the anatomy of the guitar and common names for the guitar parts. If you wish to learn more about this, please visit Justin's website: www.justinguitar.com. 

This is the fourth video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage. 
Lecture 5
Practicing
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In this video, Justin gives his Top 10 hints for making the most out of your precious practice time. These tips will help players of all levels, not just beginners.

This is the fifth video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
Lecture 6
Body Posture & Finger Placement
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In this video, Justin explains the best posture to practice in and also demonstrates a very important exercise, one that shows exactly where to place fretting fingers.

This is the sixth video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 
Lecture 7
Picks: Choosing and Holding Them
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In this video, Justin gives the low down on different picks, and how to hold them. This is an important lesson for beginners.

This is the seventh video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 

 
Lecture 8
Reading Tabs & Chord Boxes
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In this video, Justin explains how to read chord boxes and the basics of guitar tabs.

This is the 8th video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 

 
Lecture 9
Tuning
Play Video		 Tuning
In this video, Justin teaches how to tune your guitar using the old 5th fret technique.

This is the 8th video in Stage 0 - the "Before you begin" stage.
 

 
Lecture 11
The D Chord
Play Video		 The D Chord
In this video lesson, Justin teaches the D chord.

This is Stage 1, Lesson 1 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 
Lecture 12
The A Chord
Play Video		 The A Chord
In this video lesson, Justin teaches the A chord.

This is Stage 1, Lesson 2 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 

 
Lecture 13
The E Chord
Play Video		 The E Chord
In this video lesson, Justin teaches the E Chord.

This is Stage 1, Lesson 3 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 
Lecture 14
Anchor Fingers for A, D and E
Play Video		 Anchor Fingers for A, D and E
In this video lesson, Justin teaches a great technique to make your chord changes smoother. He will be teaching this with the A, D and E Chords.

This is Stage 1, Lesson 4 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 
Lecture 15
Chord Changes Technique
Play Video		 Chord Changes Technique
In this video lesson, Justin teaches an exercise that makes chord changes faster.

This is Stage 1, Lesson 5 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
Lecture 16
4:4 All Down Rhythm
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In this video lesson, Justin discusses the most basic type of rhythm and doing down strums on the beat. 

This is Stage 1, Lesson 6 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 

 
Lecture 19
Stage 1 Practice Schedule
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In this video lesson, Justin looks at the practice routine for Stage 1.

This is Stage 1, Lesson 9 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 

 
Lecture 21
The Amin Chord
Play Video		 The Amin Chord
In this video lesson, Justin shows how to play the A Minor chord and how to fix common problems with it. 

This is Stage 2, Lesson 1 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.

 
Lecture 22
The Emin Chord
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In this video lesson, Justin shows how to play the E Minor chord and how to fix common problems with it.

This is Stage 2, Lesson 2 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
Lecture 23
The Dmin Chord
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In this video lesson, Justin shows how to play the D Minor chord and how to fix common problems with it.

This is Stage 2, Lesson 3 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course. 
Lecture 24
1 Minute Changes
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In this video lesson, Justin shows some good chord combinations to do with the One Minute Changes practice from Lesson 15: Chord Changes Technique. 

This is Stage 2, Lesson 4 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 

 
Lecture 25
Using the Metronome
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In this video lesson, Justin introduces the metronome, how to use one and why they are important.

This is Stage 2, Lesson 5 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.
 

 
Lecture 26
Foot Tapping
Play Video		 Foot Tapping
In this video lesson, Justin shows how to tap your foot with good rhythm. 

This is Stage 2, Lesson 6 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.

 
Lecture 29
Stage 2 Practice Schedule
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In this video lesson, Justin explains your practice routine for Stage 9.

This is Stage 2, Lesson 9 of Justin's Beginner Guitar Course.