Guitar Basics
This is how you should hold your guitar while carrying it
Carefully, by the neck
Chord that uses ONE finger on the FIRST string on the THIRD fret
What is the G CHORD?
Choose Song #1
Three Blind Mice
True or False: It is okay to bang your guitar around
False!! You should always treat your guitar carefully!
This goes around your neck to keep the guitar in place while playing
What is the Guitar Strap?
Chord that uses the SECOND finger on the SECOND string of the SECOND fret
What is the C CHORD?
Choose Song #2
London Bridge
True or False: You should practice the guitar every day.
TRUE! In order to become a better player, you must practice at least once daily.
How often should you tune the guitar?
Each time you play!
Chord that uses the FIRST FINGER on the the FIRST STRING on the FIRST fret
What is the G7 CHORD?
Choose Song #3
Brother John
True or False: It is okay to leave your guitar outside in hot or cold weather.
This is used to strum the strings instead of your fingers.
What is a PICK?
What is the C CHORD with 2 FINGERS?
Choose Song #4
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
How many fingers do you use to play the guitar?
Typically, 4. Occasionally, you will use your thumb, but not often.
What hand is used to play the chords on the guitar?
Left Hand! The right hand is used to strum the strings.
For all the chords we've learned so far, how many STRINGS do you strum AT ONCE?
Three! You strum the bottom three strings at the same time for the chords we've learned so far.
Choose Song #5
He's Got the Whole World
How do you strum this pattern?
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Down, Down, Up, Down, Down, Up