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Tag: music notation

Posted on August 13, 2020February 26, 2021

Do You Have to Read Music for Guitar?

In this video I discuss the very basic concepts of reading music for guitar. In my opinion everyone needs to be able to read at least enough to learn from a book but I also recognize that music notation can be a roadblock for many guitarists.

Guitar Basics

  • Start here: Learn Guitar Today
  • Beginner Guitar Lesson 2
  • The Parts of an Acoustic Guitar
  • Parts of the Electric Guitar
  • Learning The Notes of the Guitar Neck
  • What are Notes on Guitar?
  • How to Tune Your Guitar With a Tuner or Without a Tuner
  • How to Read Guitar Tab
  • How to Read Guitar Chord Charts and Diagrams
  • What is Music Theory?
  • Half Steps and Whole Steps on Guitar
  • Melody and Harmony on Guitar
  • Do You Have to Read Music for Guitar?

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