
Module 7
Guitar Playing Techniques
- 8 lessons
- 40 min
- Beginner
- All Styles
Introduction of this module
In this beginner-friendly guitar course, you’ll master essential guitar playing techniques to confidently build your skills from day one. Start by establishing a solid rhythmic foundation with practical strumming patterns, then move into expressive techniques such as slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs that add depth and fluidity to your playing. You’ll also explore how to inject emotion into your music through precise bends and controlled vibrato, as used by legendary guitarists. Finally, you’ll learn often-overlooked yet crucial techniques like palm muting, dead notes, and using a capo effectively, empowering you to tackle songs across various genres comfortably and creatively.
What you will learn
- Build solid rhythmic foundation with essential strumming patterns and timing
- Discover guitar techniques such as slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs and legato playing
- Learn practical skills: palm muting, dead notes and effective capo usage
The lessons
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Strumming
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Slide
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Hammer-on and Pull-off
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Palm Muting
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Dead Notes
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Bending
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Left-hand Vibrato
- Beginner
- All Styles
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Guitar Capo
- Beginner
- All Styles
Master Essential Guitar Playing Techniques for Beginners
Key Takeaways:- Build a rhythmic foundation through essential strumming patterns.
- Master expressive techniques like slides, hammer-ons, and pull-offs.
- Understand the nuances of bends and vibrato to elevate your musical expressiveness.