Chord Primer for Guitar Chord Primer for Guitar
This course is intended to teach the beginning guitar student how to make chord changes while keeping a steady beat. I've been developing it since 1982 and it graduates through a series of songs and chord exercises in a smooth, progressive manner.
Click on this link to view or download a pdf. If you need a program to view pdf files use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
I have sound files for the 20 songs in the book. Left click on a song title to begin playing or downloading each .mp3.
The two measure count-in for 4/4 time is two half notes then four quarter notes 1-(2) 3-(4), 1-2-3-4. The count-in for 3/4 time is two measures of quarter notes 1-2-3, 1-2-3. Have fun!
Introduction, how to read the charts, tuning guide.
Ever wonder why I use these stupid old public domain songs? Click here to find out.
