Beginner Guitar Lessons: Guitar Lesson 7

Learn Guitar: Lesson 7 - Master the Basics with GuitArmy

Ready to take your guitar journey to the next level? This is Lesson 7 of the comprehensive 10-lesson beginner guitar series from Guitar Training Camp (GTC). Perfect for new guitar players, this lesson builds on previous skills and provides a solid foundation for continued progress.

In this lesson, you'll:

• Sixth String Mastery: Explore notes on the sixth string with a helpful PDF chart to guide your finger placement.
• Sight Reading: Develop your musical ear with sight-reading exercises on the sixth string, complete with a PDF chart.
• Rhythm Development: Learn a new rhythm pattern (Rhythm 5) using guitar tablature in the video and a supporting PDF chart.
• Open Chord Progressions: Master strumming a chord progression using open chords, with clear guitar tablature provided.
• Power Chord Exercise: Build strength and technique with a power chord exercise, demonstrated with guitar tablature.
• 12-Bar Blues in E: Learn to play a classic 12-bar blues progression in the key of E.

Why Choose GuitArmy for Your Guitar Lessons?

I'm Chris Rupp, founder of GuitArmy, and I've been a full-time guitar instructor for over 18 years, having taught more than 30,000 private guitar lessons. I'm passionate about helping students of all levels achieve their musical goals.

• Berklee-Trained: I hold a Bachelor of Music degree from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, studying with leading guitarists.
• Proven Method: I created a successful line of guitar instruction DVDs that gained national recognition.
• Online Guitar Lessons Worldwide: I teach students online from around the globe.
• Personalized Support: I'm dedicated to answering your questions and providing tailored guidance.

With GuitArmy guitar lessons on Skillshare, you'll learn:

• Basic Open Chords
• Power Chords
• Barre Chords
• Scales (Major & Minor)
• Soloing & Improvisation
• Beginner Guitar Lessons
• Intermediate Guitar Lessons
• Advanced Guitar Lessons
• Guitar Riffs & Licks
• Rhythm Guitar Techniques
• Songwriting Fundamentals
• Modes on Guitar
• How to Read Guitar Tablature
• Guitar Solo Techniques
• Triads for Guitar
  ...and much more!

Why GuitArmy Over YouTube?

While YouTube offers a wealth of guitar videos, it can be overwhelming and difficult to organize information effectively. Many students struggle to connect the dots and build a coherent learning path.

GuitArmy provides a structured, step-by-step approach, ensuring you build a strong foundation. This lesson is designed to seamlessly integrate with the preceding 6 lessons, leading to a complete 10-lesson beginner guitar course. If you haven't completed the first six lessons, be sure to enroll – they are essential for success!

Student Success Story:

"Chris, thank you so much! I'm halfway through lesson 10 and your explanations and detailed resources have truly connected so many dots for me. I've tried other online resources, but yours has been the most comprehensive! As a corporate facilitator, I appreciate the structured approach." – Mel