Overview
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Learn to play the C Major Scale on acoustic guitar through an engaging 17-minute tutorial that demonstrates the first 5 notes on the two thinnest strings, followed by practical applications through 10 popular songs. Master melodies and riffs from iconic tracks like Cat Stevens' "Wild World," "La Bamba," Glen Hansard's "Falling Slowly," "Happy Birthday," Cyndi Lauper's "Time After Time," Elizabeth Cotten's "Freight Train," Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon" and "The Chain," Passenger's "Let Her Go," and "Baby's Coming Home." Begin with simple scale fundamentals before progressing through each song example, making it an ideal starting point for beginners looking to understand scale theory through familiar tunes.
Syllabus
- Intro
- Wild World - Cat Stevens
- La Bamba
- Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard
- Happy Birthday
- Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time
- Freight Train - Elizabeth Cotten
- Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
- The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
- Let Her Go- Passenger
- Baby’s Coming Home
- Where to go from here
Taught by
Andy Guitar