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In this introduction to the guitar, you will learn simplified versions of four chords that unlock hundreds of songs! This is a perfect place to start if you are a beginner.
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Published Date
April 23, 2026
Chords
Warmups & Practice
Instrument Technique
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UNIT LESSONS (17)
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Lesson 01Play the Easy G Chord
Lesson 02Play-Along: "Shake Your Body" by The Jackson 5 (G)
Lesson 03Play the Easy C Chord
Lesson 04Play-Along: "Hold On" by Alabama Shakes (C)
Lesson 05Switch Chords: G to Em
Lesson 06Play-Along: "Haiti" by Arcade Fire (G-Em)
Lesson 07Practice the G - C Chord Switch Slow
Lesson 08Play-Along: "Paperback Writer" by the Beatles (G-C)
Lesson 09Practice the G - C Chord Switch Faster
Lesson 10Play-Along: "Everyday People" by Sly and the Family Stone (G-C)
Lesson 11Learn to Play "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas (G-C-Em)
Lesson 12Play-Along: "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas (G-C-Em)
Lesson 13Playing the D Chord
Lesson 14Practice the D - G Chord Switch
Lesson 15Play-Along: "Lively Up Yourself" by Bob Marley (D-G)
Lesson 16Learn to Play "Tattooed Heart" by Ariana Grande (G-Em-C-D)
Lesson 17Play-Along: "Tattooed Heart" by Ariana Grande (G-Em-C-D)
