Lesson 1: Welcome & Guitar Anatomy
Video Content Instructions:
• Welcome message and course overview (0:00-1:30)
• Explain guitar parts: body, neck, fretboard, headstock, tuning pegs (1:30-5:00)
• Show acoustic vs electric guitar differences (5:00-7:30)
• Discuss strings (E-A-D-G-B-E) and numbering (7:30-9:30)
• Explain fret numbering and position markers (9:30-11:00)
• Closing and preview of next lesson (11:00-12:00)
• Multi-angle shots: close-up of parts, wide shot of full guitar, overhead view
Interactive Tablature
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AlphaTab integration: synchronized scrolling, clickable notes, tempo control
Welcome & Guitar Anatomy
Learn the essential parts of the guitar and set yourself up for success with proper knowledge of your instrument.
In this lesson:
- Understanding guitar anatomy and terminology
- Differences between acoustic and electric guitars
- String names and numbering (E-A-D-G-B-E)
- Fret numbering and position markers
- Parts of the guitar: body, neck, headstock, bridge, tuning pegs
Key Takeaways:
Remember: The thickest string (low E) is the 6th string, and the thinnest (high E) is the 1st string. Frets are numbered starting from the headstock, with the nut being fret 0.
Practice Exercise:
Take 5 minutes to familiarize yourself with your guitar. Can you identify all the parts? Point to and name each string. This foundational knowledge will make all future lessons much easier!