Beginning Guitar, Part 1 of 2

This course is an introduction to the guitar, guitar technique, the music played on the guitar, and some important icons in guitar performance. It is an entryway to an awesome world of playing the guitar in many styles. By taking this course, students are preparing themselves for a lifetime of making music for their own and others' enjoyment. Learning how to play the guitar will also give students an understanding of the mechanics of stringed, fretted instruments, making it easier to learn other instruments such as ukulele, bass, mandolin, and banjo. This is the first course in a two-part Guitar series.