Course Description:

Welcome to the "Beginner's Guide to Guitar and Music Theory"! This comprehensive course is designed to take you from a complete novice to a confident guitarist with a solid understanding of music theory. Through a series of structured lessons, you'll learn the foundational concepts of music, how to apply them to the guitar, and how to play various scales, chords, and songs. This course also includes practical exercises and detailed explanations to ensure you grasp each concept thoroughly.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Music Theory

1. Types of Notes
   • Overview of whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and more.
   • Understanding note values and their durations.
2. Total Number of Notes and Their Names
   • Introduction to the 12 notes in Western music.
   • Learning the names of the notes (A, A#, B, etc.).

Module 2: Major Scale Formation

1. Major Scale Formula
   • Understanding the formula: Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half.
   • Applying the formula to form the C Major scale.
2. C Major Scale in Detail
   • Breakdown of the C Major scale notes.
   • Exercises to reinforce the C Major scale.

Module 3: Playing the C Major Scale on Guitar

1. Lower, Middle, and High Octave
   • Techniques to play the C Major scale across different octaves.
   • Exercises to practice scales in various positions on the fretboard.

Module 4: Minor Scale Formation

1. Minor Scale Formula
   • Understanding the natural minor scale formula: Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole.
   • Applying the formula to form minor scales.
2. Types of Minor Scales
   • Introduction to natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales.

Module 5: Songs and Lead Playing

1. Songs Based on Major and Minor Scales
   • Learning simple songs using the C Major and minor scales.
   • Practical lead playing exercises.

Module 6: Introduction to Triads

1. Concept of Triads
   • Understanding triads and their importance in music.
   • Types of triads: Major, Minor, Diminished, and Augmented.
2. Triad Formulas and Playing Techniques
   • Learning the formulas for different triads.
   • Exercises to play triads on the guitar.

Module 7: Chords and Chord Families

1. Popular Major and Minor Chords
   • Introduction to essential major and minor chords.
   • Chord diagrams and finger positioning.
2. Shifting Chords
   • Techniques for smooth chord transitions.
   • Exercises for practicing chord shifts.
3. Relative Minor Concept
   • Understanding the relationship between major and minor scales.
   • Applying the concept to find relative minor chords.

Module 8: Chord Progressions

1. Major and Minor Chord Families
   • Learning about chord families and their roles in progressions.
   • Common chord progressions in major and minor keys.
2. Practical Progression Exercises
   • Creating and playing chord progressions.
   • Exercises to reinforce understanding and improve playing skills.

Module 9: Additional Concepts

1. Strumming Patterns
   • Introduction to basic and intermediate strumming patterns.
   • Exercises to develop rhythm and timing.
2. Chord Diagrams and Tablature (Tabs) Reading
   • Understanding how to read chord diagrams and tabs.
   • Practical exercises to interpret and play from tabs.
3. Staff Notation
   • Basics of reading music staff notation.
   • Applying staff notation to guitar playing.

By the end of this course, you will have a well-rounded understanding of guitar and music theory, enabling you to play a variety of songs, understand musical concepts, and continue your musical journey with confidence.

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of music or guitar is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

Materials Needed:

• Acoustic or electric guitar
• Guitar tuner
• Metronome (optional, but recommended)
• Notebook for taking notes

Enroll today and start your musical adventure with the "Beginner's Guide to Guitar and Music Theory"!