Guitar Technique Fundamentals from Udemy

Hi and welcome to this course that´s going to make guitar playing much more fun and effective for you.

Do you wish you could play both faster and cleaner?

How about switching between chords with ease and a feeling of effortlessness?

Would you enjoy playing more???

If you answered YES,YES & I'm going to teach you exactly how to do that...

First I´ll show you important warmup exercises, so your hands function with much more efficiency and you avoid injury. Then we´re going to be learning about posture and how to make your body/guitar coordination optimal for flawless playing.

Now we´re ready to start focusing on important finger exercises that will both make your hands stronger and your coordination better.

We are going to be learning about how to hold the pick properly, alternate picking, economic picking, hammer-on, pull-off, bending, sliding, professional exercises and much more.

If your ready to get serious on the guitar and make fast progress, this course is a must.

I have tested and refined this method on hundreds of real “one on one" students and I can't wait to help you too.

You´ll be provided a 42 page picture e-book as a special BONUS. This is my way of saying “thanks" for joining the course. The book alone is valued at $50,- and it will teach you how to master the guitar fret-board in the most simple and easy way possible.

This is a no brainer, get in now and you will be happy you did :-)

To your success.

See ya on the inside :-)

-Henry

What's inside

Learning objectives

Learn alternate picking
Learn economy picking
Learn killer finger exercises
Improve coordination between left and right hand

Learn effective warmup exercises
Prevent injury
Play faster with ease

Learn alternate picking
Learn economy picking
Learn killer finger exercises
Improve coordination between left and right hand
Learn effective warmup exercises
Prevent injury
Play faster with ease

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to the course!

Learn what to do before you play

How and why stretch before you play

Make sure your guitar is EASY to play!

Learn all about technique

How to hold the pick

Introduction to alternate picking

Start your first alternate picking exercises

Going deeper into alternate picking

Introduction to economy picking

Exercises in pairs of 2,3 and 4

Exercises 1,2,4 & 1,3,4

Exercises 1,3,2,4

FUN party trick/guitar exercise

Introduction to legato

Me playing an improvisation

How to improve chord playing

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a foundation in essential guitar techniques, such as alternate picking and legato, which are crucial for developing proficiency

Includes warm-up exercises designed to improve hand efficiency and prevent injuries, benefiting players regardless of their current skill level

Offers a bonus e-book on mastering the fretboard, which can accelerate learning and provide a structured approach to understanding the guitar

Focuses on economy picking and finger exercises, which are valuable for players aiming to enhance their technical abilities and play with greater ease

Covers posture and body/guitar coordination, which are often overlooked but essential for comfortable and efficient playing, especially during long sessions

Teaches how to hold a pick properly, which is a fundamental skill that impacts tone, control, and overall playing technique, setting a solid foundation

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Guitar Technique Fundamentals with these activities:

Review Basic Chord Shapes

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Reinforce fundamental chord shapes to ensure smooth transitions and effortless playing.

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Identify common open chord shapes (e.g., E, A, D, C, G).
Practice transitioning between these chords smoothly.
Use a metronome to maintain consistent timing.

Review 'Guitar Aerobics'

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Supplement course exercises with structured daily practice routines to build speed and precision.

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Select exercises from the book that align with course topics.
Practice each exercise daily for a set amount of time.
Track progress and adjust practice routines as needed.

Alternate Picking Speed Drills

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Improve alternate picking speed and accuracy through focused repetition and gradually increasing tempo.

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Choose a simple scale or arpeggio pattern.
Set a metronome to a comfortable starting tempo.
Practice the pattern using strict alternate picking.
Gradually increase the tempo as accuracy improves.

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Help Beginners with Guitar Basics

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Reinforce your own understanding by teaching fundamental guitar techniques to others.

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Find a beginner guitarist who needs help.
Offer to teach them basic chords, strumming patterns, or picking techniques.
Provide constructive feedback and encouragement.

Record a Practice Session

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Analyze your playing to identify areas for improvement and track progress over time.

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Record yourself playing a specific exercise or song.
Listen back critically, noting any mistakes or areas for improvement.
Make notes on what to focus on during the next practice session.

Compose a Short Guitar Solo

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Apply learned techniques in a creative context to solidify understanding and develop musicality.

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Choose a backing track or chord progression.
Experiment with different scales, arpeggios, and techniques.
Structure the solo with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Record and refine the solo until satisfied.

Review 'The Advancing Guitarist'

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Explore advanced concepts to broaden your musical understanding and enhance your playing.

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Read through chapters on topics of interest.
Try applying the concepts to your own playing.
Experiment with different approaches and techniques.

Career center

Learners who complete Guitar Technique Fundamentals will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Guitar Instructor

A guitar instructor guides students in developing their musical abilities on the guitar, offering lessons and instruction on technique, theory, and performance. This course helps build a foundation for teaching by focusing on effective warmups, posture, and finger exercises that promote optimal playing. A prospective guitar instructor should take this course to learn efficient practice methods, and develop skills in alternate picking, economy picking, and legato techniques, all things that can help students improve and prevent injury.

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Guitar Performer

A guitar performer plays the instrument live, either solo or as part of a band. This course is helpful for someone looking to improve their skills as a guitar performer, concentrating on effective warmup exercises, posture, finger exercises, and techniques like alternate picking and legato. Guitar performers who take this course can also expect to improve their overall playing speed and accuracy, and learn how to prevent injuries. This creates a stronger, more confident guitarist who can perform for longer.

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Session Musician

A session musician performs as a guitarist for recording sessions, live performances, or other musical projects. This course may be useful for a session musician, as it focuses on developing core guitar techniques such as alternate picking, economy picking, hammer-ons, and pull-offs. For a session musician, these are essential for efficiently learning new parts, and providing a polished performance. A session musician should enroll in this course to learn how to play faster with ease, and develop a strong technical foundation.

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Songwriter

A songwriter crafts original songs, typically composing melodies, lyrics, and chord progressions. This course is directly relevant to a songwriter who plays guitar by improving their musical dexterity. A songwriter who takes this course can expect to improve their skills in techniques like alternate picking, legato, and chord playing. Being a more capable guitarist can free the songwriter to focus more on the creative aspects of their work and less on technical execution. This allows them to develop more unique and sophisticated ideas.

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Music Producer

A music producer oversees the creation of a song, typically at a recording studio, and helps refine the artistic vision of a piece by offering creative input, and technical expertise. This course may be useful for a music producer who plays guitar because it emphasizes efficient technique, hand coordination and injury prevention. All of this can help a music producer to play more fluidly and for longer periods of time during production sessions. Mastering the guitar through taking this course can help a music producer to create better tracks and give feedback to other guitarists.

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Composer

A composer creates original musical works, often for specific instruments or ensembles, typically working in a wide range of genres and styles. This course may be useful for a composer who uses the guitar as a compositional tool. Composers looking to improve their performance capabilities on the instrument can benefit from this course, which emphasizes the development of fundamental finger exercises. The course also focuses on techniques such as alternate picking and legato, which can prove useful for guitar compositions that feature more complex melodies and structures.

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Music Educator

A music educator teaches music courses, typically at a school or university, and may teach classes on music theory, history, or instrumental studies. This course may be useful for a music educator who is responsible for guitar or guitar related instruction, as it provides a strong foundation in guitar technique, including core exercises, and methods for preventing injury. With a deep understanding of guitar fundamentals, a music educator benefits from knowing how to best guide students in the classroom, and how to demonstrate proper technique.

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Arranger

An arranger takes an existing piece of music and adapts it for different instruments or voices, or for a specific ensemble. This course may be useful for a musician looking to become an arranger, particularly if they intend to arrange for the guitar. This course focuses on techniques such as alternate picking, legato, and chord playing, which are essential for efficient arranging, and for understanding the possibilities of the guitar as an instrument. This could help the arranger to create higher quality arrangements.

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Music Director

A music director is responsible for the overall musical direction and performance of an ensemble, theatrical production, or other performance. While a music director may not themselves be a guitarist, this course may benefit a music director who also wishes to improve their guitar skills. The course focuses on warming up, proper posture, finger exercises, and core techniques. This could make it easier to direct, rehearse, and understand the guitar in an ensemble. The course may be useful for a director who wishes to communicate with guitarists more effectively.

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Music Therapist

A music therapist uses music to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. While this course focuses on guitar technique, it may be useful for a music therapist who wishes to use the guitar in their practice. A music therapist would benefit from a strong foundation in the guitar, as this course can help them learn about efficient practice methods, hand coordination and injury prevention. This could allow them to use guitar more effectively in therapeutic settings.

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Sound Engineer

A sound engineer is responsible for recording, mixing, and mastering audio in a studio or live environment and may work with a range of instruments including the guitar. This course may be useful for a sound engineer who plays the guitar, and hopes to better understand the instrument, and how to record it. The ability to play the instrument well may help a sound engineer as they work with guitar players in the studio. This course can help a sound engineer develop a foundational understanding of guitar technique.

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Audio Technician

An audio technician is responsible for setting up and operating audio equipment for concerts, events, and studio recordings. This course may be useful for an audio technician who wishes to understand the guitar from a player's perspective, as it covers core techniques including how to hold the pick, alternate picking, and legato. While an audio technician is not typically a performing musician, the knowledge gleaned from this course could be valuable in setting up equipment, understanding an instrument's sound, and troubleshooting technical issues with the guitar that may arise.

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Instrument Repair Technician

An instrument repair technician services and repairs musical instruments and their various mechanical and electrical components, and may specialize in a particular instrument. This course may be useful for an instrument repair technician because it provides insights into the mechanics and common issues associated with playing the guitar. The course emphasizes effective warmups, and finger exercises, all of which may give an instrument repair technician a better understanding of what can affect the playing experience.

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Talent Agent

A talent agent represents musicians or other performers, managing their careers by finding them gigs, and handling their contracts and negotiations. This course may help a talent agent better understand the guitar, which could be useful in representing guitar players, though the fit is not strong. The course covers core guitar techniques, and methods for preventing injury, all of which may be useful in assessing and promoting guitarists. Taking this course may make it easier to communicate with and understand an artist's needs.

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Music Journalist

A music journalist writes articles, reviews, and features about music, and musicians, often specializing in a certain genre, style, or musical instrument. This course may be helpful for a music journalist who writes about guitarists or guitar music, as learning the instrument helps them understand the nuances of playing. Learning about alternate picking, legato, effective warm ups, and finger exercises may allow them to create stronger and more informed criticism when covering guitar players or guitar music. This may also allow them to speak more directly with artists during interviews.

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