Country Guitar for Beginners (JamPlay)

Capture the Authentic Sound of Country: Master the Techniques of Country Guitar

Marty FriedmanTommy EmmanuelSteve VaiEric GalesEric Johnson

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Country Guitar for Beginners (JamPlay)

About this course

Immerse Yourself in the Authentic Sounds of Country Guitar with "Country Guitar for Beginners," an exceptional online guitar course exclusively available on TrueFire, produced in collaboration with JamPlay. Designed for aspiring country guitarists, this course provides a solid foundation in the techniques, chords, and rhythms that define the timeless sound of country music.

Led by expert instructors from JamPlay, "Country Guitar for Beginners" guides you through a comprehensive curriculum tailored specifically for beginners. With 40 immersive lessons, you'll learn essential country guitar techniques such as hybrid picking, chicken pickin', double stops, and bending, allowing you to capture the authentic country sound and style.

This course covers a wide range of country guitar topics, including classic country progressions, signature licks, and embellishments that add character to your playing. You'll study the playing styles of country guitar legends, gaining insights into their techniques and developing the skills to create your own country guitar solos and rhythm parts.

TrueFire's state-of-the-art learning platform ensures an immersive and interactive experience. High-definition video lessons, on-screen tablature, and downloadable practice materials make it easy to follow along and reinforce your understanding of each concept. With jam tracks and play-along exercises, you'll have the opportunity to apply your newfound skills in a musical context, refining your timing, phrasing, and overall musicianship.

Immerse yourself in the heart and soul of country guitar with "Country Guitar for Beginners." Learn to play with authenticity, capture the timeless sounds of country music, and become the country guitarist you've always aspired to be. Enroll now and embark on a journey through the rich traditions of country guitar.

What you'll learn

  • Learn what to expect: basic chords, scales, melodies, lead figures, strum patterns, and songs
  • Understand relationship between major and pentatonic scales
  • Know what equipment is needed for the course
  • Understand the scope and structure of the country guitar beginner course
  • Understand the course covers both rhythm and lead guitar fundamentals
Release date: 08/13/2021 • 8h 46m runtime
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Sample lessons
Your First Song - Down in the Valley
Your First Song - Down in the Valley
Lesson
G Major and G Pentatonic Scale
G Major and G Pentatonic Scale
Lesson
Your Second Song - Cotton Eyed Joe - Melody
Your Second Song - Cotton Eyed Joe - Melody
Lesson
A Major and A Minor Pentatonic Scales
A Major and A Minor Pentatonic Scales
Lesson

What's included

52 lessons • 23 charts • 21 Jam Tracks

Introduction
Tyler Grant introduces us to 'Country Guitar for Beginners'!
Ground Floor - Getting to Know Your Electric Guitar
Before we start our beginner Country lessons with Tyler let's get some ground floor lessons under our belt with David Issacs! In this opening lesson, Dave will discuss the name and function of the various parts of an electric guitar.
Ground Floor - Tuning and String Names
Continuing on the ground floor, Now that we've covered the guitar itself, Dave will discuss each string and how to tune them!
Ground Floor - Putting Your Hands on the Guitar
Next on the ground floor, using the correct positioning and posture while playing can save a lot of frustration and possibly even injury. In this lesson, Dave will cover the proper techniques to help us be comfortable and proficient in our playing.
Ground Floor - Understanding Notation Through Shape and Direction
In our final ground floor lesson, Dave will cover how tablature can be a useful stepping stone, helping us familiarize ourselves with printed music for the guitar, and with a bit more work - standard notation. Here, Dave will discuss the basics of tablature and how it associates with the location and direction of the notes on the fretboard.
Your First Melody - The Old Steam Tractor
Now that we've completed our ground floor lessons, let's join Tyler Grant and dive right in with our first melody! In this lesson, Tyler gets us started with his, 'The Old Steam Tractor'.
Your First Melody - The Old Steam Tractor
Now that we've completed our ground floor lessons, let's join Tyler Grant and dive right in with our first melody! In this lesson, Tyler gets us started with his, 'The Old Steam Tractor'.

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Reviews

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TheBrummie

Verified buyer

01/21/26

Hits the mark!

I have been playing guitar for many years, mostly classical and some blues, and once in a while cowboy chords. This course gives me everything I need to know in order to take me country guitar to another level completely.

Kelabbott

Verified buyer

11/10/25

Great Lessons

I love the way the lessons are presented, and then reinforced with the performance session. Makes reviewing super simple.

tomkrobb

Verified buyer

04/11/25

Like it !

I really like it ! Wish there was more content für beginners like this

GSGRIMM

Verified buyer

12/09/24

Country Guitar for beginners

Tyler Grant is the best. Explains lessons then moves on to make you keep up.

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