While the majority of resources you will use are found via My Path, there is lots more available within the Skills Page.
Whether a song calls for a specific new chord, or you're looking to introduce some new scale patterns, use the skills page to:
- Provide ready-made resources in an instant.
- Extend learning into more advanced theory, scales, chords and techniques.
You can use these lessons to supplement or differentiate the curriculum and answer student questions on the fly. We recommend browsing what is available, but utilize the the filter options if you're looking for something specific.
Find the Skills Page via the Main Menu.
Skills are grouped by the following categories:
Basics: Lessons covering general basic information, such as finger placement, first-time chords, getting set up, tuning, and reading chord diagrams.
Chords: Over 375 chord videos are available in a quick-reference format to demonstrate how to play each chord used in the songs we have in our collection.
Exercises: 2-5 minutes exercises that drill techniques and concepts learned in previous lessons.
Glossary: Short 20-second videos with essential definitions of guitar, bass and ukulele concepts.
Techniques: Various techniques such as Alternate Picking, Hammer-ons and String Muting.
Theory: Includes concepts such as reading rhythm, playing your first scales and time signatures.
Tone: A description of common effects, how to create them, and common songs using that tone. Guitar only.