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The ‘Best of’ Guitar Domination

Hi, I’m Dan Thorpe. The creator of Guitar Domination. I specialize in teaching classic fingerpicking, strumming and acoustic songs to beginner students over 50… teaching you to play step by step, pain-free and with joy!

Below is a list of some of the most important posts here. This is the place to start.

If you are looking to improve your technique and enjoyment on the guitar, you are in the right place. If you enjoy fingerpicking and strumming acoustic guitar you are definitely in the right place.

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Songs

12 Stunning, Classic Beginner Guitar Songs Which Are Ideal for the Beginner Acoustic Guitarist!
50 legendary guitar riffs to take you from being a complete newbie to a guitar hero

Technique

Guitar Posture – (Part 1)

Guitar Posture – (Part 2)

5 Simple Tips On How To Make Your Basic Guitar Chords Sound Clearer

Bouncing fingers – why it’s one of the worst guitar ‘techniques’ around and how you can fix it

The art of ‘Pivoting’

3 Simple Methods for faster chord changes

Guitar Calluses – How to Toughen Up Your Fingertips The Smart Way

SABR – Small Adjustments, Big Results (Technique Building Videos)

Fingerpicking

10 best simple yet beautiful fingerpicking songs every guitarist should know 3 Cool Super Simple Fingerpicking Patterns
How To Fingerpick: 6 Tips That Will Improve Your Fingerstyle Guitar Playing

Rhythm and strumming

3 simple strum patterns on to how to strum a guitar like a pro
10 of the best simple yet stunning strumming songs
How to add excitement and interest to any song by combining multiple strumming patterns

How To Strum A Guitar The Proper Way – 6 Mistakes You Must Avoid The Sub-Division Game (video)

Chords

32 Essential Chords
Killer 3 string chords – How to add range and diversity to your guitar playing

Chord Anchors – A super simple chord trick
8 Ways To Play The B minor Chord on the Guitar

8 Ways to Play the Feared F Chord on Guitar from Super Easy to Advanced

5 Tips That Will Instantly Make Your Barre Chords Clearer And Smoother

Scales

The Minor Pentatonic Scale – The Essential Pattern For Guitar
The ultimate guide on how to practice scales (in just 4 minutes)
Maximum Pentatonic Power Use – 1 Lick, 12 Awesome Ways To Use It

Aural Skills/Fretboard/Theory

Play It By Ear – The Great Big Ear Training Test For Guitarists (Part 1)
A Fun Exercise To Improve Your Ability To Learn Songs By Ear
One of the most useful benefits of learning some really basic music theory that no one talks about
How To Learn Your Chord Progressions And Why They Will Save You Months Of Your Time
Fretboard Notes: How To Get Started Learning The Notes On Guitar

Practice Methods

The Importance Of A Good Guitar Warm Up
How to Play Guitar and Sing – 7 Simple Steps
The Best Way to Learn Guitar – 15 Expert Guitarists and Teachers Share Their Best Tips For Faster Progress
Use the “5 x Rule” To Make Your Guitar Practice More Enjoyable, More Productive And Far Less Frustrating

Motivation

The 10 Song Challenge Every Beginner Guitarist Should Complete

3 Critical Factors That Will Help You To Be A Happier, More Successful and More Efficient Guitarist

14 Scientifically Proven Ways to Learn and master the guitar faster and quicker than ever

7 Myths That Are Holding Back Your Playing as an Older Guitarist

Glossary

The Guitar Domination Glossary

Free Stuff

The Guitar Domination Podcast
The 10 Chords That Every Guitarist Needs To Know
32 Essential Chords Infographic
Perfect Practice Plan
Two free eBooks

Check out my YouTube channel for plenty of fingerpicking, strumming and beginner guitar tips and if the following posts aren’t enough, check out my resources page for all my courses and eBooks.

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