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You've just bought your first guitar.  You're learning your first chords.  You are getting frustrated and the tips of your fingers hurt - they really hurt !
 
Don't despair, we've all been there
 
It's time to play !
 
You will find video lessons for the following songs in our Video lessons pages
 
These are
lessons especially designed for YOU
 
They may contain extra elements which you may not be able to apply yet, but the core song lesson is designed especially for you 
 
These are the songs we recommend that you learn to play first
 
 
                                          How are these video lesson especially
                                  designed for absolute beginners
 

1

Horse

with no Name

 

Inspired by

America

 

Only 2 chords

 

Both chords are 2 finger chords

 

Both chords use only ring and middle finger

 

Simplest movement between the 2 chords used

 

1 club member reported learning this within 3 hours of owning his guitar !

 2

Wild Thing

   

Inspired by

Jimi Hendrix

The Troggs

 Only 3 chords

 

The chords are open major chords A D E.

 

All 3 chords are from our First chords to learn chart

 

The video contains strumming pattern options. Option 1 is designed for absolute beginners

 

3

All I want

is you

 

Inspired by

U2

 

Only 3 chords

 

The chords are open chords G C Em.

 

All 3 chords are from our First chords to learn chart

 

The video contains strumming pattern options.  Option 1 is designed for absolute beginners

 

4

Love is all around

 

Inspired by

Wet Wet Wet

Only 4 chords

 

The chords are open chords G Am C D.

 

All 4 chords are from our First chords to learn chart

 

The video contains 2 simple strumming pattern options.  Both options are designed for absolute beginners

 

5

Time In Hand

 

Inspired by

John S

Go to the Video lessons - Techniques page

 

Only 3 chords

 

The chords are open chords D G C.

 

All 3 chords are from our First chords to learn chart

 

The lesson includes instruction on basic techniques which you may not be able to apply yet, but;

 

The song arrangement and strumming pattern is designed for absolute beginners 

 
Now go to the video lessons page
Make your choice
 
don't learn to play
"Play to learn" 
  
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