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Learn Guitar in 21 Days
Learn how to play hundreds of your favorite songs in 21 days
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Ravi
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About this course
Most beginners think that you need to know thousands of chords to play thousands of songs. NOT SO! You really only need to know a handful of chords and a few strumming patterns to play thousands of rock, folks, blues and pop songs.
The reason guitar is the most popular instrument on the planet is because it's the quickest and easiest instrument to learn how to play. You do NOT need to read music. You do NOT need to learn music theory. You do NOT need to struggle through exercises, or practice scales, or learn how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb.
Fact is that thousands of popular songs can be played with 8 simple chords or less. Learn just the A chord, D chord and E chord and you'll be able to play hundreds of blues, folk, pop and rock songs. Why is this so? Because rock, pop, folk and blues songwriters all use the same handful of chords - it's their melodies and arrangements that make their songs distinctive, NOT the chords they are using in the song.
So, if you learn that handful of chords, and learn those few strumming patterns, along with the basics of holding and tuning a guitar, then you too will be able to play thousands of songs. And that's the simple truth.
World renowned guitar educator Ravi has taught thousands of people to play their favorite songs on guitar with his breakthrough 21-day course. The "trick" behind this course is really no trick at all; over the 21 days you'll learn how to hold and tune the guitar, how to play eight simple chords, how to strum, and how to keep a beat.
No gimmicks. No "magic" formula. No nonsense.
You will need to set 20 minutes a day aside for your practice sessions. No more and no less. And you are asked to do this for 21 days straight. Yes, you can skip a day or two but the daily repetition and practice regiment is the key to your success.
Ravi has also included additional lessons for you to work with beyond the 21 days. You'll learn more open position chords, the moveable barre chord system (worth the price of admission alone!), how to read chord charts, and how to easily and quickly learn songs from sheet music, song books and lyric sheets that you download from the internet.
Ravi will step you through the course and each of your practice sessions on the video lessons. Follow the course for those 21 days and beyond and we guarantee that you'll be prepared to start playing and building your own repertoire of favorite songs to accompany yourself or play in a band setting.
No, you will not be an Eric Clapton in 21 days and we wouldn't suggest you book your first gig on the 22nd day BUT you will be a guitar player and you will be well equipped to learn ALL of your favorite songs.
If you've always wanted to learn to play guitar so that you can strum along and sing your favorite songs, Learn Guitar in 21 Days is likely the answer you've been seeking. Grab your guitar, boot up Ravi's first lesson and let's start making music right away!
NOTE! We get asked all the time why a guitar educational company with so many advanced courses would offer such a simple solution to learning guitar without having to learn how to read music, learn theory or work through a more "formal" learning methodology. The answer is really simple; you never stop learning music but you do have to start. If your introduction to music is boring, tedious and generally a struggle, you'll likely pack the guitar up in its case and stick it in the closet. If it's fun, engaging and you can prove to yourself that you can really do it, then you'll spend a lifetime enjoying and learning guitar. Hopefully, TrueFire and our massive library of instruction will enhance that lifetime of enjoyment.
The reason guitar is the most popular instrument on the planet is because it's the quickest and easiest instrument to learn how to play. You do NOT need to read music. You do NOT need to learn music theory. You do NOT need to struggle through exercises, or practice scales, or learn how to play Mary Had A Little Lamb.
Fact is that thousands of popular songs can be played with 8 simple chords or less. Learn just the A chord, D chord and E chord and you'll be able to play hundreds of blues, folk, pop and rock songs. Why is this so? Because rock, pop, folk and blues songwriters all use the same handful of chords - it's their melodies and arrangements that make their songs distinctive, NOT the chords they are using in the song.
So, if you learn that handful of chords, and learn those few strumming patterns, along with the basics of holding and tuning a guitar, then you too will be able to play thousands of songs. And that's the simple truth.
World renowned guitar educator Ravi has taught thousands of people to play their favorite songs on guitar with his breakthrough 21-day course. The "trick" behind this course is really no trick at all; over the 21 days you'll learn how to hold and tune the guitar, how to play eight simple chords, how to strum, and how to keep a beat.
No gimmicks. No "magic" formula. No nonsense.
You will need to set 20 minutes a day aside for your practice sessions. No more and no less. And you are asked to do this for 21 days straight. Yes, you can skip a day or two but the daily repetition and practice regiment is the key to your success.
Ravi has also included additional lessons for you to work with beyond the 21 days. You'll learn more open position chords, the moveable barre chord system (worth the price of admission alone!), how to read chord charts, and how to easily and quickly learn songs from sheet music, song books and lyric sheets that you download from the internet.
Ravi will step you through the course and each of your practice sessions on the video lessons. Follow the course for those 21 days and beyond and we guarantee that you'll be prepared to start playing and building your own repertoire of favorite songs to accompany yourself or play in a band setting.
No, you will not be an Eric Clapton in 21 days and we wouldn't suggest you book your first gig on the 22nd day BUT you will be a guitar player and you will be well equipped to learn ALL of your favorite songs.
If you've always wanted to learn to play guitar so that you can strum along and sing your favorite songs, Learn Guitar in 21 Days is likely the answer you've been seeking. Grab your guitar, boot up Ravi's first lesson and let's start making music right away!
NOTE! We get asked all the time why a guitar educational company with so many advanced courses would offer such a simple solution to learning guitar without having to learn how to read music, learn theory or work through a more "formal" learning methodology. The answer is really simple; you never stop learning music but you do have to start. If your introduction to music is boring, tedious and generally a struggle, you'll likely pack the guitar up in its case and stick it in the closet. If it's fun, engaging and you can prove to yourself that you can really do it, then you'll spend a lifetime enjoying and learning guitar. Hopefully, TrueFire and our massive library of instruction will enhance that lifetime of enjoyment.
What you'll learn
- Play Am-G-D chord progression with four-count strumming
- Apply bass-chord strumming pattern to songs
- Awareness of next steps for continued guitar education
- Motivation to continue practicing and playing regularly
- Understanding the completion of the 21 Days beginner course
Release date: 10/02/2009 • 2h 28m runtime
Sample lessons
Day 1
Tuning the Guitar
Day 2
A Major Chord
Day 2
Basic Strums
Day 3
E Major Chord
What's included
82 lessons • 6 charts
Learn Guitar in 21 Days
As impossible as it sounds, you can actually learn to play hundreds, if not thousands, of songs on guitar in only 3 weeks! How can this be possible? Well, many of our favorite songs share the same few chords, and by learning only a handful of chords and playing them in different combinations, you will instantly have an impressive repertoire.
In this introductory chapter, I will talk about how to approach this course and achieve maximum results. Get ready to embark on your dream of learning to play many of your favorite songs on guitar.
In this introductory chapter, I will talk about how to approach this course and achieve maximum results. Get ready to embark on your dream of learning to play many of your favorite songs on guitar.
Day 1
To start, we're going to work on proper posture and hand positions when playing guitar (lefties--don't forget that when I say "right," that means left for you, and vice-versa).Sometimes a simple adjustment to your body helps break through barriers that may be preventing you from getting the sound you desire.We are all shaped a little differently, so make small adjustments that help you physically relax and feel comfortable. Pay special attention to forming good habits right from day one. Only then can you be sure to please your ear with your talent!
Day 1
One of the biggest contributors to frustration in learning guitar is dealing with an instrument that is out of tune. No matter how much you know or how hard you practice, you won't enjoy the sound if your guitar is out of tune.While it is a good idea to learn to recognize pitch and to be able to bring the guitar into tune by ear, this is something that will develop naturally as you continue to play. So, in the interest of getting you up and running quickly, get yourself an electronic tuner and begin each day's lesson by tuning up.Even the most experienced guitar players rely on electronic tuners, as they are fast, accurate, and easy! Listen to the sound of the guitar while you follow the tuner's lights and/or needle to bring the guitar into correct pitch, and you will begin to hear the subtle as well as obvious difference between being in and out of tune.
Day 1
All songs are written in keys, and the same song can be played in twelve different ones! However, generally certain keys lend themselves to certain instruments, and perhaps most relevant, a singer's range will determine the best key for his or her vocal.Remember that the goal of this course is to quickly enable you to play guitar and sing along on your own or with your friends.Playing along with your favorite recordings might be difficult if the original version is in a different key and uses chords you don't yet know, but that will surely change as you become more proficient.For now, think about the songs in your head and sing the melodies, then the chords given in the song list should simply fall into place.
Day 2
Today we will learn our first chord, A Major. What makes this a great place to begin is that all your fingers are placed in the same fret, the 2nd fret. While guitar players may differ on the "most correct" way to finger and strum any one chord, you'll get the most out of this course by following my suggestions and recommendations.Don't be confused by the white lines on the outer edges of my guitar--it may look like an additional string in certain camera angles. Make sure you follow my fingering, keep those fingers arched and close to the end of the frets, and you'll be playing in no time!
Day 2
The most basic strum pattern is four down strums while counting "1-2-3-4." You'll find that even this most simple approach will give you the sound and feel for almost any song as long as you sing the melody and change the chords at the right time.So, don't get too caught up in strums, as the best approach is to start any new song with this basic down strum. Then, hit the strings on the way up as well, the down-up strum while counting "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and." This way you are making twice the amount of sound with the same hand motion, giving you a little more movement and fuller accompaniment to a vocal line (melody).No matter what strums you play, always count out loud while strumming--it's the best way for you to learn to play in time.
Day 2
You might be surprised to hear that there are songs that use only one chord! Experiment with both strum patterns, as you'll find some songs lend themselves better to straight downs, while others sound better with the down-up strum.Also, it's normal for your fingers to hurt at the beginning. This will go away with practice, but that is also why it is important to keep our practice sessions short for now. Let's start making music!
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Reviews
6 results
rryder67
Verified buyer
08/22/23
21 Days
This is a great course for beginners and beyond. Ravi has a calm approach that is very likable and progresses in a logical manner.
parrishholley
Verified buyer
07/11/23
Great way to get started!
Leanman
Verified buyer
09/18/21
Great course foe back to basics
The lessons are great for beginners to foster solid practices. Students will use the skills even as they progress.
farmerboy2
Verified buyer
09/18/19
This is the structure I need to learn guitar.
I love the Truefire method of using video in an effective way that works for me. This is a challenging pace for a newcomer but that is what pulls me forward. Proper foundation for success!
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