Setting Up & Cleaning
Learn to tune your guitar!
Useful tuning software from Fender!
There are lots of free tuning apps and softwares out there which you can use! Here are just a few:
• Apple | Pitched Tuner – Tuning App
• Google Play | Tuner – Pitched!
To learn how to clean your guitar, check out Yamaha’s Musical Instrument Guide here:
• Guitar | Basic Care & Maintenance
Basics & Beginners
Lauren Bateman offers a huge range of material for beginners! The video above is just the start, see the full range here: Lauren Bateman Beginner Playlists!
Learn TV Theme Tunes from Marty Music, follow this link for a full playlist!
Guitar Tablature, commonly known as “tab”, is a method of notating music for guitar. Watch the video above to learn how to read it.
Intermediate / Advanced
Once you’re comfortable with the basics, try learning some more advanced songs – a full playlist of videos available here: Intermediate Guitar Songs!
Further Resources
Ultimate Guitar is an online platform for guitarists and musicians. It’s website and mobile application provides guitar tab catalogues and chord sheets!
Restringing Guitars: Check out this playlist for tutorials on how to restring a guitar! This can be tricky so if needed contact a tutor to help you out – good luck!
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