Mastering Acoustic Guitar: From First Chords to Playing by Ear — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 42m 📚 27 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Mastering Acoustic Guitar: From First Chords to Playing by Ear

Learn acoustic guitar fundamentals, master essential chord progressions, and understand music theory to play your favorite songs without relying on chord sheets.

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About this course

Do you want to play the acoustic guitar with confidence, but feel stuck constantly staring at chord sheets and tabs? Understanding how music actually works on the fretboard is the key to true musical freedom. This text-based course guides you from your very first tuning to a deep understanding of rhythm, harmony, and fretboard visualization. You will transition from simply copying finger placements to truly understanding the music you play, allowing you to learn songs faster and play with greater expression. Learn to understand the foundational anatomy of the guitar, proper posture, and essential tuning techniques. Master fundamental open chords, barre chords, and smooth transitions between them. Apply core rhythmic patterns and strumming techniques across various musical styles. Explore basic music theory, including scale construction, key signatures, and chord relationships. Develop fretboard visualization skills to easily navigate the neck without getting lost. Practice active listening techniques to identify chord progressions and play by ear. We begin with the absolute basics of guitar anatomy and tuning before moving into chord mechanics, rhythm patterns, and practical music theory. Through structured written explanations and text-based fretboard patterns, you will build a sustainable daily practice routine. Designed specifically for beginners with no prior musical experience, as well as self-taught players looking to fill in the gaps in their music theory knowledge. Start your journey toward guitar fluency today and unlock the secrets of the fretboard.

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    2h 42m of practical content

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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