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Learn to play the guitar in under four months

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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From Berklee College of Music, Berklee via Coursera
Hours 59
Instructors Rick Peckham, Tim Miller, Amanda, Amanda Monaco
Language English
Subjects Art & Design Humanities

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Guitar Performance Techniques

Your favorite guitarist didn't become your favorite guitarist without the support of other musicians. The most important skill for a guitarist to learn is the exact same skill...

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From Berklee College of Music, Berklee via Coursera
Hours 59
Instructors Rick Peckham, Tim Miller, Amanda, Amanda Monaco
Language English
Subjects Art & Design Humanities

Careers

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