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Amanda, Tim Miller, Rick Peckham, and Amanda Monaco

Have you always wanted to play the guitar, but never knew where to start? Whether you’re just picking up the guitar for the first time or you just want to brush up on your skills, the Guitar Techniques specialization created by Berklee College of Music will help you practice the techniques you need to bring your playing to the next level. Throughout this 16-week specialization, you’ll lay a firm foundation by learning and practicing major, minor, and pentatonic scales as well as triads and chords. You’ll also practice improvising, writing melodies and licks, and playing through lead sheets. By the end of this specialization, you’ll have learned the skills and confidence to perform your favorite songs in front of an audience.

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Three courses

Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions

You’ve got the guitar basics down: You can strum your guitar and play a few of your favorite songs, but you’re ready to take the tunes to the next level. In Guitar Scales and Chord Progressions, you’ll expand your knowledge of scales, chord fingerings, and common chord progressions. You’ll also learn important skills for soloing, creating melodies, and adding depth and dimension to your guitar playing.

Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

Many beginning guitarists have learned the basics of open and movable chord shapes, but want to further expand this knowledge. In this course, you’ll learn how to construct and play triads and basic 7th chords. You’ll start by creating major and minor triad inversions, and move on to power chords, drop-2 voicings, and learn how to substitute common chords to create a richer harmonic experience for listeners.

Guitar Performance Techniques

Your favorite guitarist didn't become your favorite without the support of other musicians. The most important skill for a guitarist to learn is playing well with others. This course provides guitarists with the essential and practical skills to play well with others in any ensemble situation.

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