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Guitar Basics The guitar is a versatile and popular stringed musical instrument, widely used across genres like rock, pop, blues, classical, and more. Understanding the basics is essential for beginners to start playing and progress effectively. Here’s a concise overview: 1. Parts of the Guitar • Body: The main part, which amplifies sound in acoustic guitars or houses electronics in electric ones. • Neck: The long, thin section where the fretboard is located, used for pressing strings to form notes. • Fretboard: A flat surface with metal frets, dividing the neck into segments for different pitches. • Headstock: At the end of the neck, it holds the tuning pegs to adjust string tension. • Strings: Typically six, labeled (from thickest to thinnest) E (low), A, D, G, B, and E (high). • Bridge: Anchors the strings to the body, transferring vibrations to produce sound. 2. Types of Guitars • Acoustic: Produces sound naturally via the hollow body; ideal for folk, country, and classical. • Electric: Relies on an amplifier and pickups to produce sound; common in rock, jazz, and metal. • Classical: Features nylon strings, suited for classical and fingerstyle playing. • Bass: A four-string variant for lower pitches, used to anchor rhythm and harmony. 3. Tuning Standard tuning for a six-string guitar is E-A-D-G-B-E. Use a tuner (electronic or app-based) to adjust each string’s pitch by turning the tuning pegs. A properly tuned guitar ensures notes and chords sound correct. 4. Basic Techniques • Holding the Guitar: Sit with the guitar resting on your dominant leg (right leg for right-handed players), keeping the neck slightly tilted upward. For electric, a strap allows standing. • Fretting: Press strings down on the fretboard with your fingertips (left hand for right-handed players) to change notes. Use light but firm pressure just behind the fret. • Strumming/Picking: Use a pick or fingersਸ System: your fingers to strum or pluck the strings with your right hand. Start with simple patterns. 5. Chords and Notes • Chords: Combinations of notes played together. Beginners often start with open chords like C, G, D, A, and E, using multiple fingers to press strings. • Notes: Single pitches, found by pressing a string on a specific fret. Practice simple scales like the major or minor pentatonic.
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Parisian passionate about foreign languages, with a degree in literature, guides you step by step to learn or improve your French. (Paris)
Blandine
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Blandine is a truly fantastic French teacher. She’s incredibly motivated, enthusiastic, and always brings a warm, friendly energy to every lesson. She strikes the perfect balance between structure and natural conversation, making learning both effective and enjoyable. Her lessons are always well-prepared, and she encourages me to speak while correcting me just the right amount. I’ve made real progress thanks to her guidance. Recommend 100%
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Jazz and Pop Singing Lessons - Pop and Jazz Singing Lessons - Lezioni di Canto Pop e Jazz (Brussels)
Francesca
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Francesca is a committed, generous teacher, and her classes are the perfect mix between structure and creativity! I've made huge progress and gained self-confidence since the first lesson, thanks to regular, targeted exercises to train my voice and improve my breathing. Francesca understands well the issues and potential strengths of my voice, and adapts the class accordingly. Really happy so far, so I can only recommend :)
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IB Economics in English (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme), private tuition, help with Internal Assessments (Warsaw)
Jakub
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Jakub has been diligent in tutoring my daughter IB economics (Higher Level) weekly for the past 2 years. His command of english is perfect. Very knowledgeable and professional, Jakub is a well mannered, patient and accommodating teacher. He trained specifically to teach IB economics which is a real added value, Jakub gave useful tips along the course and was a real support with internal assessments.
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