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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to hold the guitar, pick strings and fret your first note! Beginners guitar lesson 1 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The very basics of guitar playing, from holding your guitar to using a pick and fretting your first note ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5upEwyAwPKipavSFzAFYHk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fender Play is the best online guitar lesson platform for beginners – get your or a loved one's guitar journey started for 60% off this Black Friday ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fender Play is the perfect one-stop shop for those looking to get started on the guitar. With 60% off this Black Friday, there's never been a better time to get yourself – or a loved one – started on guitar ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jackson.maxwell@futurenet.com (Jackson Maxwell) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jackson Maxwell ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AUy8QEjD2FCiorPR2arFX8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “Perfect for campfire songs or late-night singalongs”: If you play acoustic guitar, you need to learn how to strum – here are 5 essential strumming patterns for beginner players ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This lesson unpacks one of the fundamental skills of playing guitar, and offers a launchpad for budding singer-songwriters. All you need is three chords and the truth ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:52:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Gary Heimbauer ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kXMooHiufjmHKptEuroqA5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ “The good news is there’s not much between you and Joni Mitchell – besides thousands of hours of practice, a little music industry luck, and, of course, these first few furtive steps…”: Where to start with learning acoustic guitar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/beginner-lessons/where-to-start-with-learning-acoustic-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ From picking out your first acoustic to navigating early lessons, we break down the first steps to getting up and running with your new favorite instrument ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:43:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Grimshaw ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D5Fd9sLYoogJh2rqRHrxq5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A parent's guide to buying a guitar for your child: kickstart their playing journey right with our 5 essential tips ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Give your child the best possible start with our top tips for buying a beginner guitar – plus our guitar recommendations ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:30:48 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ daryl.robertson@futurenet.com (Daryl Robertson) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daryl Robertson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PymPr434QN825JnUairTnC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ I used Fender Play for 8 weeks to learn the guitar from scratch – here’s how I got on  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Is it possible to learn the guitar in just 2 months armed with nothing but Fender Play and a beginner acoustic guitar? We find out ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Annie Robertson ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eVyhVxWDs4y4Dwb7DhzQXB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play bass guitar for beginners: start playing today ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From basic finger techniques to slap bass, here’s what you need to get started on your bass guitar journey ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Nick Wells ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aXQ9p9Lz4jfGuYrd2StsrG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are you taking an honest look at your technique before you practice? By working on the fundamentals, you’ll get much more out of your routine ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your technique will improve tenfold if you know which areas of your playing need most attention. Follow our checklist to see where you can get better ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:27:11 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:26:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S4s3GjXx55EvMZfwntmFSH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 11 reasons every beginner guitar player should take lessons ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ We truly believe that investing in structured guitar lessons is the best way to improve as a player – and here's why ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:56:10 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Simon Fellows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q6jsq2VkWkvNg4BYUuTHmN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 13 essential things to learn when you first start playing the guitar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/features/what-to-learn-when-you-first-start-playing-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Start your guitar playing journey right with these invaluable tips for beginners - from gear choice and posture, to dialing in a killer amp tone ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:01:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Simon Fellows ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8q4HFRJeD2PU9kJ2T6vtwA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 mistakes every beginner guitarist makes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ From gear choices to learning paths, these are the most common beginner guitar faux pas that every new player makes – and how you can avoid them ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:40:27 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Richard Blenkinsop ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A6qRwYrL4z5r28Yb2WtVBZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 ways to improve your acoustic guitar strumming ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Strumming is the one of the essential techniques for any guitarist, so let's give it the attention it deserves with a lesson that will develop your rhythm style ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:36:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jenna Scaramanga ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/juaCMJr7Q4H2wPbfrKNMY7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play guitar: a beginner’s guide ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This beginner guitar lesson takes you from tuning the guitar and strumming your first chords through to playing your very first guitar solos ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:13:46 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James Uings ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wDNimS42knbB7q62hLwPCd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play funk guitar – a beginner’s guide ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Here we unpack the rudiments of funk scratching in a lesson that will help you perfect your strumming technique and improve your rhythmic sensibility ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jenna Scaramanga ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZDKLM7NzLF8tTrCtXojknE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to use economy picking: a beginner's guide to an expert technique  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This primer on the often misunderstood picking approach is the first in a series that demystifies the process, and explains how it can take your playing to new heights ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:31:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Brooks ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7PttY3Ei84zV3fsfXUkspB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to get 5 inspirational sounds from your delay pedal ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/delay-pedal-guitar-tone-tips</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Our pedalboard primer demystifies delay and will help you take your first steps toward transforming your guitar tone and songwriting with atmosphere, rhythm and space ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/10-things-every-beginner-guitarist-needs-to-know</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jenna Scaramanga ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NXtamJfHYfHDrnCCW4XXL7-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to alternate pick on guitar: exercises to make you play faster ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-alternate-pick-on-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Improve your lead guitar skills with a technique used by indie kids, shredders and blues hounds alike ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UCm86MjBQi5Bh6jTPqP8tS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play the major scale on guitar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-the-major-scale-on-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:50:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:54:24 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Total Guitar editors ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q9kPjEK6raiPxNUYreJmHa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play the E chord on guitar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-the-e-chord</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: Get to grips with one of the easiest and most useful chords you'll ever learn, as well as some tasty variations ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jenna Scaramanga ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qBrXAcArm9sHFQHE9EsSzB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play the A chord on guitar ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The A chord is one of the most important chords you'll ever learn. Here, we show you how to play the essential open shape, as well as several variations ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jenna Scaramanga ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ERocjVZHAjNDk76BbNamnN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to strum 16th notes on guitar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-strum-16th-notes-on-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics withthis lesson on 16th-note rhythms ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Total Guitar editors ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3QvBUP4ni6NhY3EcHdcftN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play legato guitar licks ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: these hammer-on and pull-off techniques appear in every genre of guitar and will rescue you if you run out of ideas mid-solo ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play the C chord on guitar ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: Here's how to play one of the most common chords you'll find on your guitar-playing journey, as well as several easy variations ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jenna Scaramanga ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hv8nBJRQg2yfw7HnDmMb5K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play barre chords: the 4 most important shapes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Play more notes with fewer fingers, and get to grips with essential rock ’n’ roll, funk and soul shapes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ur2bsdS4W3yjy4zV5dFVRN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 ways to write a great guitar riff ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ How to incorporate the chords and composing tricks that built rock’s greatest riffs in your own writing ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: Play more notes with fewer fingers, and get to grips with essential rock ’n’ roll, funk, and soul shapes ]]>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: learn rock, metal and punk riffs using just one chord shape ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play blues scale riffs ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-blues-scale-riffs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: add one note to the minor pentatonic scale and unlock the formula for countless classic-rock riffs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 14:20:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to change between guitar chords ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-change-between-guitar-chords</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Having learned your first chords, it's time to put them together with some easy techniques to make your transitions easier ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 15:11:52 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 10 May 2021 16:49:29 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play rhythm guitar ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-rhythm-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A beginner's guide on how to strum chords in time ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:47:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:52:43 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How the guitar works ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-the-guitar-works</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this beginner guitar lesson, we explain what the different parts of the acoustic and electric guitar do ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Gi5xbgzAFf9FuEFKb6e65-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to hold a guitar and a guitar pick ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-hold-a-guitar-and-a-guitar-pick</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginners! Before you master the guitar, you've got to learn how to hold it. Fix your posture and your playing will follow ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:37:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Beginner Lessons]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play guitar chords: the first 8 chords you need to learn ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-your-first-guitar-chords</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In this beginner lesson, learn your first guitar chords and the building blocks of rhythm guitar ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yhHAVJYYHCcaNNVhmCWmTV-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to dial in a guitar amp ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-dial-in-a-guitar-amp</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Beginners, step this way: here's how to find a decent sound on your amplifier ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:40:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:43:54 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to tune an electric guitar with a tuner ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-tune-a-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn the names of the strings and which way to turn the tuners ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:44:02 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:47:25 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 7th guitar chords: chord shapes you need to know ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/beginner-guitar-getting-started-with-7th-chords</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Expand your chord repertoire with this easy-to-follow lesson ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:58:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 13 May 2024 15:06:12 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play lead guitar: learn to play your first solos ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/beginner-guitar-how-to-take-your-first-steps-with-lead-guitar</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Start your lead playing journey with TG’s easy lesson on two essentials: the minor pentatonic scale and string bends ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:11:55 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:39:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: how to play minor chords ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/beginner-guitar-how-to-play-minor-chords</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Improve your playing and get to grips with the theory behind minor chords ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Chord tone soloing: how to learn this important lead skill ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/beginner-guitar-how-to-play-chord-tones</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Ditch scale shapes and use chord tones for a creative approach to your first guitar solos ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: expand your chord knowledge with these simple suspended shapes ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Go beyond basic majors and launch your playing to a new level ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beginner guitar scales: learn the most important patterns ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/beginner-guitar-how-to-play-scales</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get your head around this essential musical building block and learn two of the important scales: pentatonic and major ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pedal tone riffs: kickstart your playing with these simple riffs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ What do a church organ and your guitar have in common? Let us explain... ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play fingerstyle guitar: learn fingerpicking styles ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Steady up your acoustic skills with this fingerpicking lesson ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 10:30:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:43:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Qn7QrZXdZRpccvRfMnu4vX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beginner guitar: lock down your rhythm playing with this lesson in basic note durations ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Everything you need to understand the concept of timing in popular music ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:26:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:27:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ jimmy.brown@futurenet.com (Jimmy Brown) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jimmy Brown ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/irXdnHiwxrKvyeFUVD5sGN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What is a guitar power chord? How to play power chord riffs and progressions ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Power up your rhythm and riffing with our lesson on these staple chord shapes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jZ2QsaoU6XGmFutDZvmjgA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 5 hurdles every beginner guitar player faces - and how to avoid them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Justin Sandercoe lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Justin Sandercoe ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qXoS2RQe4kssWjTCeWjuGZ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to play minor pentatonic riffs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Learn how to use this essential scale, with two hard-rock riff tabs and two scale shapes ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Bird ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KZhhSfXW39KtxnCwvoWWe6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The basics of rhythm notation for guitarists ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Master notation basics in this simple and easy-to-follow lesson ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:46:21 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:08:17 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Bruce ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cFbRqKJ9nLFi2ZrD4cEVMB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ A Beginner's Guide to Quintuplets ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Being able to accurately play quintuplet licks and sequences will add dynamics to your playing and give you more interesting soloing options. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Will Wallner ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jo4y4d8NxS66vTVqLLznGC-1280-80.jpg">
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