Intro. To GuitarInstructor: Mr. Nguyen

Objectives Learn the different parts of the guitar. Learn the guitar string names. Learn how to hold a guitar. Learn the proper way to hold a guitar

pick.

Parts of the Guitar

Guitar String Names

• Easy way to memorize strings names is remembering the saying, Eddie Ate, Dynamite, Good, Bye, Eddie.

• Learning string names is vital in beginning to understand guitar theory.

How to Hold a Guitar• Acoustic Position- Mostly

generally used for modern music, rock, country, and pop.

• Classical Position- Generally used for classical music.

How to Hold a Guitar Pick Movie Tutorial

After watching video, practice strumming your guitar and getting comfortable using it.

Homework Memorize the different parts of the

guitar and the string names. Practice a couple of different chords

and be prepared to show them next class meeting.

Have a great day!!!