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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Guitar for Beginners by Berklee

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2,266 ratings

About the Course

Grasp the essentials needed to begin playing acoustic or electric guitar. You'll learn an easy approach to get you playing quickly, through a combination of exploring the instrument, performance technique, and basic music theory. For students who have long thought about picking up the acoustic or electric guitar, this course will provide an easy-access foundation that will get you playing. When first learning guitar, it is important to have the material presented in stages, in an enjoyable way that allows you to grasp the basics of the instrument and music. The course begins simply with the parts of the guitar, the names of the strings, tuning, and technique—whether finger-style or pick. It then explores the basics of music theory with such topics as scales, triads, power chords, and fingering and shapes. At the end of this course, students will understand the structure, parts, and accessories of the instrument, in addition to an understanding of its basic maintenance. Electric guitar players will learn the operation of their instrument along with basic options for amplification, effect pedals, and sounds. Students will also learn to develop correct technique and apply theory concepts to their playing. They will have the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue most intermediate guitar courses....

Top reviews

RC

May 30, 2020

Very impressed in particular with the pace and technical depth of the instructor's videos that taught me how and why the scales and chords are constructed, rather than just having us memorise them.

HB

Jan 24, 2020

Great beginner's guitar course for getting started learning playing technique and early music theory. Well recommended for any budding guitar player looking for a good place to start!

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By Carlos M C V

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May 16, 2023

You can find everything you need to start playing music here.

By Sirinissara W

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Nov 4, 2022

nice course, I really like it. I know much more about guitar.

By 何玉玲

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Oct 10, 2015

Reasonable arrangement for entry level. Strongly recommended.

By Juan B

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Jan 21, 2020

Very good to begin, learn finger exercises and follow tempo.

By Новосад Д

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Jan 14, 2019

Отличный курс. Советую всем.

Great course. I advise everyone.

By Ezequiel M

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Nov 1, 2016

Excellent course, very useful and didactic. High recommend!.

By Hector H O P

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Jan 18, 2016

Thanks for everything....would you think a second course????

By jose f d d

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Oct 22, 2015

Muy buen curso y las explicaciones son correctas y sensillas

By Karthik M R

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Jan 12, 2025

Awesome! Perfect for anyone who's just picking up a guitar.

By Roque B

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Mar 17, 2021

I love this course and i want to continue doing more class.

By Maureen F

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Dec 8, 2016

totally awesome. would redo this course over and over again

By Xavi M

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Nov 22, 2015

Thanks I really enjoyed this course and I've learned a lot!

By kuss

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Aug 1, 2017

thank you M.Hogarth, thank you Berklee, thank you Coursera

By Rolando G

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Dec 19, 2015

Espero ser un mejor instrumentista al terminar este curso.

By Kiara C

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Nov 13, 2015

Great course. Very effective teaching and relative topics.

By Amelia R

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Oct 18, 2024

loved it! i got to learn so much i never heard of before.

By Diana S

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Jul 5, 2018

Very comprehensive course for beginners, amazing teacher.

By Roberto A

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Aug 20, 2015

This course is very good!

Congratulations!

Roberto Afonso!

By Dongxu W

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Jun 29, 2020

The theory and practical skills taught are very helpful.

By Benjamin W

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Nov 7, 2016

I loved the experience and how simplified it was. Great!

By Jose A I S

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Jan 27, 2016

Perfect to start playing the guitar. Totally recomended.

By Leoncio J O R

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Dec 8, 2015

Un excelente curso, la primera semana la llevo muy bien.

By Max H

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Nov 29, 2020

an amazing way to start on guitar, l loved the course!!

By nimal p

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Dec 21, 2015

very well explained , and highly practical approach....

By Deleted A

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Nov 26, 2015

Good coverage of fundamentals with a hands-on approach