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How to play the guitar
Everything you need to learn to play an acoustic guitar.
Udara Jay
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Eric Sheppard
Alcamy member
1.
Must see introductory videos
6 items
2.
Learning to strum
2 items
3.
Top 10 easiest songs to play
10 items
4.
Buying an acoustic guitar
2 items
Overview for this topic
1. Must see introductory videos
  • How to Hold and Use a Guitar Pick with Mark McKenzie
  • Learning to hold a guitar and pick
  • Guitar Chord Lesson: How To Get Clear Sounding Chords For Beginners
  • 3 more additional resources.
    • 2. Learning to strum
  • How to Strum a Guitar
  • How to Strum a Guitar with Perfect Timing | Tick Tock Technique | Mark McKenzie
    • 3. Top 10 easiest songs to play
  • L'hiver Guitar Tab, Dolly
  • Something In The Way Guitar Tab, Nirvana
  • Hey Soul Sister Guitar Tab, Train
  • 7 more additional resources.
    • 4. Buying an acoustic guitar
  • How to Buy an Acoustic Guitar: A Guide for the First-Time Buyer
  • 8 Things To Know Before Buying An Acoustic Guitar
    • 1. Must see introductory videos
    An introduction to playing the guitar.
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