Guitar Made Easy Ebook

Guitar Made Easy - Index

Part 1
1a) Holding the Guitar

• How to Hold Your Guitar
• Beginner's Tips

1b) Tuning Methods

• Pitch Pipe
• Piano/Keyboard
• Tuning Machine
• Using 6th String

1c) Strumming and using a Plectrum

• How to Strum
• Sounding the Strings
• Beginner's Creed

Part 2
2a) Chord Structure
2b) Finger Conditioning and Chord Change Practice

• Handy Hint For Finger Conditioning
• Handy Hint For Chord Changing Practice
• Handy Hint For Rapid Chord Familiarisation
• AM I READY ?

Part 3
3a) Fundamental 4/4 Rhythm Strum

• Handy Tips for Getting the Beat Going !
• The Rhythm is Gonna Get Ya!
• When is it "Time For A Song" ?
• Speak To The Sky
• Blowing In The Wind
• Handy Tips for Playing Songs on Guitar

3b) 3/4 Rhythm Structure & Practice Routine

• General Rhythm Keeping Information
• Handy Tips for Getting the Beat Going !
• AM I READY ?

Part 4
4a) Chords, Chords, Chords & More Practice Songs

• Practice Song to Include D, G and new chord - C
• Practice Song to Include D, A, G and new chord - E
• Practice Song to Include G, C and new chord - F

4b) OPTIONAL SECTION - Common Chord Combinations

• I'll Find My Way Home
• The Never Ending Story

4c) OPTIONAL SECTION Common Chord Variations

• Top Of The World
• Try A Little Kindness
• You've Got A Friend

Appendix Index

• 4/4 - Rhythm Sheet Music Indicator
• Same Chord - Different Positions
• C Symbols - Meaning 'Common' Beat [4/4]
• Chords for song appear UNDER words in Sheet Music
• C Symbols - Meaning 'Common' [4/4] with a kick
• Chords ABOVE Words & Chord Structure NOT Shown
• Chord Structure IS Shown in Sheet Music

Resources
a) Basic Chords
b) Common Chord Variations
c) Practice Songs

• Speak To The Sky
• Blowing In The Wind
• Sing C'est La Vie
• The Purple People Eater
• I'd Like to Teach The World to Sing
• The Never Ending Story
• Try A Little Kindness
• I'll Find My Way Home
• Top Of The World
• You've Got A Friend

Points of Interest - Index

• Basic Guitar Terminology
• History of Guitar
• Golden Rules of Guitar Care
• Capo Information
• Details on the Parts of a Guitar

Reference List