Pop & Acoustic
Strumming, singing, fingerpicking and writing songs.
Strum and sing
- Songs on I–V–vi–IV
- A capo to fit your voice
- Strumming while singing
Milestone: Strum and sing a whole song.
Needs: Your first song, Strum in time · about 8 hours
Acoustic arranging
- Travis-style fingerpicking
- Add9 and sus colours
- Intros and outros
Milestone: Arrange a song for solo acoustic guitar.
Needs: First fingerpicking, Barre chords and Level 1 · about 12 hours
Songwriting and hooks
- Writing progressions and melodies
- Memorable, singable solos
- Arranging for a band
Milestone: Write and record an original song.
Needs: Triads & embellishments, Phrasing & your first full solo and Level 2 · about 16 hours
Hear it, try it
A typical pop & acoustic phrase and a backing track to play along with. Everyone can use these, on any plan.
e|--------7--10--7------------| B|-8--10------------10--8-----| G|----------------------------| D|----------------------------| A|----------------------------| E|----------------------------|
Harmony: I–V–vi–IV, vi–IV–I–V, add9 and sus chords, capo positions.
Scales: Major pentatonic and major scale, with melodic hooks.
Technique: Melodic, singable solos; delay-driven arpeggios; triads high on the neck; tasteful space.
The Edge, John Mayer, Nile Rodgers, Johnny Marr.
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