Your First Real Songs
10 songs, in the right order, ending with playing one for someone.
One real song and one new idea at a time: from Knockin' on Heaven's Door to a song you choose yourself, and then playing it for someone you care about.
Knockin' on Heaven's Door: one line, played twice
Four open chords, and the two changes that come up most.
Leaving on a Jet Plane: chords that take their time
G, C and D, and how to practise the change you always miss.
Ring of Fire: playing with space
A long wait on G, then a quick run through D and C. Learning to count.
Good Riddance: adding Em
A fourth chord, and the song people will actually ask you to play.
Heart of Gold: the same chords in a new order
Em, C, D, G, and why the order changes the whole mood.
Zombie: playing with weight
The same four chords, but heavier. Dynamics are half of music.
Let It Be: a way around the F chord
F stops everyone. Here is an honest way past it for now.
Brown Eyed Girl: speed
A fast one. How to bring a song up to tempo without falling apart.
Pick your own song
Nobody learns guitar just to play a list. Go and find the one you want.
Play it for someone
The point of all of this.