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All tracksWhen the Chords Won't Come
6 short lessons for when your first chords buzz, hurt or will not change in time.
For the point where most people get stuck: chords that buzz, sore fingers, changes that are too slow and a hand that keeps stopping. Ends with your first whole song on two chords.
6 lessons~14 days
1
chords5 min
Your chord buzzes. Find out which string.
A buzzing chord is usually one string. Find it, fix it, stop blaming your hands.
2
technique5 min
Sore fingers: what's normal and what isn't
How much it should hurt, how long it lasts, and when to stop.
3
chords8 min
Two changes where your hand keeps its shape
Start with the easiest changes there are: Am to C, and Am to E.
4
chords8 min
G to D, and the one-minute test
The change that stops everyone, and how to see yourself getting better at it.
5
rhythm6 min
Never stop your strumming hand
The fix that makes everything sound like music, even when your fretting hand is late.
6
songs15 min
Your first whole song, on two chords
Everything so far, in a real song with only G and D.
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