Fender Play is a song-based curriculum. Songs are specifically arranged and placed along the learning path in order to reinforce the learning of skills in a real-world context. This not only promotes the encoding of new knowledge, but it provides additional motivation to continue practicing.
Abridged Song Lessons
- All songs on path are abridged versions that are designed to fit the learning path. In some cases the key has been changed for a song in order to make it playable for early learners.
- Hundreds of abridged songs that are not "aligned" to the learning path can also be found by using the search feature.
- Include short chapters that break down all the elements of a song into easy-to-play sections (intro, verse, chorus, etc.).
- The final chapter of each song lesson ends with a full play through of the arranged song.
- Total watch time for songs ranges from 5-12 minutes.
Riff Lessons
- Single note melodies or recognizable sections of music from songs.
- Riffs are included to build dexterity and help players feel a sense of accomplishment by learning a recognizable melody quickly.
- The final chapter of each riff lesson ends with a play through of the arranged riff.
- Lessons are usually between 3 to 5 minutes in length.
Full Song Lessons
- Songs are taught as close to original recording as possible
- Rhythm & lead
- Truncated instruction
- Tone lesson – effects & signal chain
- 'One Guitar’ play through arrangement
Play Alongs
Play along lessons feature a close up shot of the instrument with scrolling tablature or chords at the bottom of the screen.
Play Along courses will often include rhythm and lead parts for the song. These courses are labelled with (Play Along) in the title.
Practice Mode
Practice Mode only courses do not contain any video content. These songs only have the tablature and are labelled with (Practice Mode) in the title.