Guitar for Beginners
Learn about the basic music theory and performance techniques required to play guitar through the Guitar for Beginners Course.
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Guitar for Beginners Live Course is a 100% online course offered by Berklee College of Music on the Coursera platform. The course will help learners in developing the basic skills required to start playing acoustic or electric guitar. The course requires approximately 10 hours for completion.
Through the Guitar for Beginners Training Course, learners will be introduced to an easily approachable method to explore the instrument and its performance techniques including the names of the strings and tuning styles. The course will further advance into the basics of music theory online covering topics of scales, triads, power chords, fingering, and shapes.
The Guitar for Beginners Certification Course is a beginner-level course that can be applied to specialized programs including 'How to Play Guitar Specialization' and 'The Singer-Songwriter Specialization'. The course will provide the foundational knowledge required for attending intermediate practical guitar courses. After the end of this flexible course, learners will receive a shareable certificate.
The Highlights
- Shareable certificate
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% online
- 10 study hours
- Video lectures
- Academic readings
- Practice exercises
- Graded assignments
- Peer feedback
- Discussion forums
- English medium
- Financial aid
- Subtitles in English, French, Catalan, Portuguese (Brazilian), Vietnamese, Russian
Programme Offerings
- Digital Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- 100% Online
- English medium
- English Subtitles
- financial aid
- video lectures
- Academic Readings
- Practice Exercises
- Graded Assignments
- peer feedback
- 22 Study Hours
- Discussion Forums.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Guitar for Beginners Course Fee Structure :
Fees components | Amount |
One Month | ₹1,699 |
Three Months | ₹3,499 |
Six Months | ₹5,199 |
What you will learn
After completing the Guitar for Beginners in the Classroom Classes, you will learn about the following topics:
- Choosing the right guitar
- Parts of guitar
- Accessories for electric and acoustic guitar
- Major chords of guitar
- Chord block diagrams and fretboard maps
- String names and numbers
- Tuning the guitar
- Fingerpicking technique
- Guide to picking and strumming
- Basic music theory of guitar
- Major and minor triad chords
- Pentatonic scale
- Electric guitar effects and amplification
Who it is for
The course can be taken up by anyone with a fashion towards learning and making art and music with guitar.
Admission Details
Follow the given steps to enroll in the Guitar for Beginners Training Course:
Step 1: Click on the URL given below - https://www.coursera.org/learn/guitar
Step 2: Click on the “Enroll for Free” option and choose the desired option.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and complete the process.
The Syllabus
Readings
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Course Resources
- Earn A Course Certificate
Assignment
What Are Your Goals?
Videos
- Choosing Acoustic or Electric Guitar
- Choosing the Right Guitar: Right-Handed vs Left-Handed
- Essential Accessories for Acoustic Guitar
- Essential Accessories for Electric Guitar
- Parts of the Guitar (Electric)
- Chord Block Diagrams and Fretboard Maps
- A Minor and E Major Chords
Readings
- Parts of the Guitar (Acoustic)
- Guide to Chord Block Diagrams and Fretboard Maps
- A Minor and E Major Chord Block Diagrams
- Comparing Major and Minor Chords
Assignments
- Essential Accessories
- Identifying the Parts of the Guitar
- Chord Block Diagrams and Fretboard Maps
- Lesson Reflection
Discussion Prompt
- Comparing Major and Minor Chords
Videos
- String Names and Numbers
- Tuning Your Guitar with a Tuner
- Tuning Your Guitar by Matching
- Tuning Your Guitar with Harmonics
- Picking Technique
- Finger Picking
- Strumming the Guitar
Readings
- Online Guitar Tuner from Berklee Online
- Guide to Picking
- Guide to Fingerpicking
- Guide to Strumming
- Join Your Study Group
- Exercise: Picking and Strumming
Assignments
- String Names and Numbers
- Tuning Your Guitar
- Finger Picking
- Lesson Reflection
Discussion Prompt
- Picking and Strumming
Videos
- Twelve Frets and Twelve Half Steps
- Notes on the Fretboard
- Rhythm Basics
- Music Notation and Tablature
Readings
- The Note Wheel
- Exercise: Playing Notes
Assignments
- Twelve Frets and Twelve Half Steps
- Notes on the Fretboard
- Rhythm Basics
- Music Notation and Tablature
- Lesson Reflection
Discussion Prompt
- Playing Notes
Videos
- Position Playing
- The Chromatic Scale on a Single String
- The Chromatic Scale in First Position
- The Chromatic Scale in Other Positions
- Major Scales
- More on Major Scales
Readings
- Major Scale Pattern
- Are you looking for more?
- Exercise: Playing Scales
Assignments
- Position Playing
- The Chromatic Scale
- The Major Scale
- Lesson Reflection
Discussion Prompt
- Playing Scales
Videos
- Major Triad Chords
- Minor Triad Chords
- Barre Chords
- Power Chords
- Reading Chord Charts
- Playing Chords Exercise Example
Readings
- Exercise: Playing Chords
Assignments
- Inversions
- Major and Minor Chords
- Chord Block Diagrams
- Lesson Reflection
Discussion Prompt
- Playing Chords
Videos
- What is the Pentatonic Scale
- Soloing with the Pentatonic Scale
- Essential Electric Guitar Effects and Amplification
- Pentatonic Song: Blue Guitar Blues
- JP Lullaby
- Summary
Reading
- How to Record Yourself for Your Assignments
Assignments
- Pentatonic Scales
- Pentatonic Scale Fingerings and Fretboard Maps
- Essential Electric Guitar Effects
- Course Reflection
Peer Review
- Playing Songs
Instructors
Berklee College of Music, Boston Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is taught by Thaddeus Hogarth, Professor at the Berklee College of Music
Yes, you have the option to audit the course for free and get access to course materials.
Yes, students can apply for financial aid provided by the course.
No, the course does not support job placements.
Yes, the course offers a shareable certificate to learners who opt for the paid version.