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Guitar Made Easy

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About the Author

Louise Slavnic is the holder of a Diploma of Teaching

[Primary – Australian Catholic University] and Bachelor of

Education [Primary –Australian Catholic University]. She

has a passion for helping people of all ages reach their

goals, and realize their potential in all parts of life. Louise

learned to play the guitar at 8 years of age. Now with over

20 years playing the guitar, teaching children and adults to play guitar as a

hobby, Louise has combined her educational skills and practical experiences to

develop the Guitar Made Easy video/workbook program. Remember her words

of encouragement: “You’ll always be glad you can play.”

Published in Australia

Attention – Disclaimer – Important

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in

regard to the subject matter covered. The information herein is based upon the

author/publishers’ experience and opinion only. The author/publisher is not

engaged in professional guitar tuition services. If expert assistance is required,

the services of a professional tutor should be sought. Many variables affect

individual results.

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INDEX OF THIS EBOOK

Part 1....................................................................................... 5

1a) Holding the Guitar .......................................................................................5

Beginner’s Tips................................................................................................................ 5

How to Hold Your Guitar ................................................................................................ 6

1b) Tuning Methods...........................................................................................8

1. Piano/Keyboard ........................................................................................................... 8

2. Pitch Pipe .................................................................................................................... 9

3. Tuning Machine......................................................................................................... 10

4. Using 6th String........................................................................................................ 11

1c) Strumming and using a Plectrum..............................................................14

Sounding the Strings...................................................................................................... 14

How to Strum................................................................................................................. 16

Beginner’s Creed ........................................................................................................... 17

Part 2....................................................................................... 18

2a) Chord Structure.........................................................................................18

2b) Finger Conditioning and Chord Change Practice......................................21

Handy Hint For Chord Changing Practice..................................................................... 22

Handy Hint For Finger Conditioning ............................................................................ 23

Handy Hint For Rapid Chord Familiarisation ............................................................... 23

AM I READY ?............................................................................................................. 24

Part 3....................................................................................... 25

3a) Fundamental 4/4 Rhythm Strum...............................................................25

The Rhythm is Gonna Get Ya! ...................................................................................... 25

Handy Tips for Getting the Beat Going ! ...................................................................... 26

When is it “Time For A Song” ? ................................................................................... 27

Blowing In The Wind .................................................................................................... 28

Speak To The Sky.......................................................................................................... 29

Handy Tips for Playing Songs on Guitar....................................................................... 30

3b) 3/4 Rhythm Structure & Practice Routine................................................31

Handy Tips for Getting the Beat Going ! ...................................................................... 31

General Rhythm Keeping Information .......................................................................... 33

AM I READY ?............................................................................................................. 34

Part 4....................................................................................... 35

4a) Chords, Chords, Chords & More Practice Songs .....................................35

Practice Song to Include D, A, G and new chord – E ................................................... 36

Practice Song to Include D, G and new chord – C ........................................................ 38

Practice Song to Include G, C and new chord – F......................................................... 40

4b) OPTIONAL SECTION – Common Chord Combinations........................43

The Never Ending Story ................................................................................................ 44

I’ll Find My Way index ................................................................................................ 45

4c) OPTIONAL SECTION Common Chord Variations................................46

Try A Little Kindness .................................................................................................... 46

Top Of The World ......................................................................................................... 46

You’ve Got A Friend ..................................................................................................... 47

Appendix Index ...................................................................... 49

Appendix 1 : Same Chord – Different Positions .............................................50

Appendix 2 : 4/4 - Rhythm Sheet Music Indicator..........................................51

Appendix 3 : C Symbols – Meaning ‘Common’ Beat [4/4]............................52

Appendix 4 : C Symbols – Meaning ‘Common’ [4/4] with a kick..................53

Appendix 5 : Chords for song appear UNDER words in Sheet Music ...........54

Appendix 6 : Chords ABOVE Words & Chord Structure NOT Shown .........55

Appendix 7 : Chord Structure IS Shown in Sheet Music ................................56

Resources................................................................................ 57

a) Basic Chords ................................................................................................58

b) Common Chord Variations..........................................................................61

c) Practice Songs..............................................................................................70

Blowing In The Wind .................................................................................................... 70

Speak To The Sky.......................................................................................................... 70

Sing C’est La Vie........................................................................................................... 71

I’d Like to Teach The World to Sing............................................................................. 72

The Purple People Eater ................................................................................................ 73

The Never Ending Story ................................................................................................ 75

I’ll Find My Way index ................................................................................................ 76

Try A Little Kindness .................................................................................................... 77

Top Of The World ......................................................................................................... 77

You’ve Got A Friend ..................................................................................................... 78

Points of Interest – Index........................................................ 80

1. History of Guitar ..........................................................................................81

2. Basic Guitar Terminology............................................................................85

3. Golden Rules of Guitar Care........................................................................87

4. Details on the Parts of a Guitar ....................................................................88

5. Capo Information .........................................................................................93

Reference List......................................................................... 95