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So far the courses are challenging but doable, I especially appreciate that there is a tableture option since I can't read music. I also appreciate being able to slow the lessons down
The Beginner Rhythm Guitar Practice Plan, Vol. 1 (JamPlay)
Build Solid Chording Technique with Comfort, Control, and Confidence
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About this course
If you're just starting your guitar journey or struggling to make smooth, consistent chord changes, this course is your roadmap to building reliable rhythm skills from the ground up. In The Beginner Rhythm Practice Plan Vol. 1, renowned guitarist and educator Dave Isaacs takes a thoughtful, ergonomic approach to rhythm guitar, helping you develop proper technique while preventing tension and fatigue.
With clarity and precision, Dave breaks down essential chord shapes—including open position and barre chords—and teaches you how to move between them with efficiency and ease. You’ll get under the hood of chord mechanics, learning how small adjustments in hand positioning and finger movement can make a big difference in your sound and endurance. Dave emphasizes healthy playing habits and minimalist motion to help you build fluidity, speed, and accuracy, all while protecting your hands from overuse and strain.
Through detailed lessons and practice sessions, you’ll explore foundational chord theory, major and minor barre chord forms, primary chords in multiple keys, and the relationships between chords and scales. Each exercise is designed not just to improve your technique but to train your ear and understanding of harmony, so you’re not only playing better—you’re thinking musically.
This course is ideal for beginner guitarists who want to establish great habits early, as well as for players returning to the basics with a focus on long-term comfort and control. With Dave Isaacs as your guide, you'll gain the confidence and skills to make rhythm playing second nature.
With clarity and precision, Dave breaks down essential chord shapes—including open position and barre chords—and teaches you how to move between them with efficiency and ease. You’ll get under the hood of chord mechanics, learning how small adjustments in hand positioning and finger movement can make a big difference in your sound and endurance. Dave emphasizes healthy playing habits and minimalist motion to help you build fluidity, speed, and accuracy, all while protecting your hands from overuse and strain.
Through detailed lessons and practice sessions, you’ll explore foundational chord theory, major and minor barre chord forms, primary chords in multiple keys, and the relationships between chords and scales. Each exercise is designed not just to improve your technique but to train your ear and understanding of harmony, so you’re not only playing better—you’re thinking musically.
This course is ideal for beginner guitarists who want to establish great habits early, as well as for players returning to the basics with a focus on long-term comfort and control. With Dave Isaacs as your guide, you'll gain the confidence and skills to make rhythm playing second nature.
What you'll learn
- Execute a 3-string partial barre chord for F major
- Apply proper hand mechanics and wrist positioning for barre chords
- Transition smoothly between open position and barre chords
- Practice chord changes with a metronome at different tempos
- Build chords note-by-note for finger independence
Release date: 09/11/2020 • 4h 12m runtime
Sample lessons
Chord Qualities
Lesson
Primary Chords in D
Lesson
Minor Barre Chords
Lesson
What's included
25 lessons • 24 charts
Introduction
Welcome to 'The Beginner Rhythm Guitar Practice Plan, Vol. 1 : The Fundamentals'.
Parallel and Oblique Finger Movements
Many times a chord change can be accomplished with minimal movement. Let's dive right into the fundamental mechanics of guitar playing by covering parallel and oblique finger movements.
Parallel and Oblique Finger Movements
Now let's practice the minimalist approach to chord changes that we learned in the previous lesson.
The Flip or Forearm Rotation
Efficient movement is key to cleanly making quick or numerous chord changes. In this lesson, Dave will cover one of the most useful movements in guitar playing - 'The Flip'
The Flip or Forearm Rotation
In this next lesson, we'll run through some repetitions of the 'The Flip' in order to commit it to muscle memory.
Chord Qualities
True mastery of our chords comes not only from memorizing the names of the chords, but by being able identify the actual sound of the chords. Here, Dave will discuss the importance of positioning and efficiency in order to create quality recognizable chord sounds.
Chord Qualities
Now lets run through some repetitions of the previous exercise in order to really polish the quality of our chords.
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