Hobby Certificate Course: Certificate by Aalaap Music Academy • 6 Months Certificate Course • 12 months Certificate Course Professional Certificate Course in Clasical Music: Certificate by Prayag Sangeet Samiti • Praveshika • 4 yrs. Diploma - Prayag sangeet samiti • 2 yrs. Prabhaker Course - Prayag sangeet samiti • 2 yrs. Praveen Course - Prayag sangeet samiti Start Your Guitar Journey with a basic 3-Month Short-Term Course: Theory Indian Music Theory (Basics): - Shudh Swars (Natural Notes): Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni - Komal Swars (Flat Notes): Re, Ga, Dha, Ni - Tivra Swar (Sharp Note): Ma Western Music Theory (Basics): - Notes: A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G, G# - Understanding Sharps (#) and Flats (b) Exercises: - Practice scales based on Indian music theory. - Finger exercises to play these swars on the guitar fretboard. Practical: Learn Guitar Basics - Familiarize yourself with the parts of the guitar: head, neck, body, strings, frets. - Tuning: Learn to tune the guitar using a tuner or a mobile app. Standard tuning is EADGBE. Learn Basic Open Chords - Open Major Chords: A, B, C, D, E, F, G - Open Minor Chords: Am, Dm, Em, Gm - Barre Major Chords: F, B - Barre Minor Chords: Gm, Am Practice Switching Between Chords - Focus on switching smoothly between the basic chords. Go slowly at first and increase speed over time. - A simple exercise: Switch between two chords (like E to A) for 30 minutes a day. Basic Strumming - Start with a simple downstroke strumming pattern. - Once you're comfortable, add an upstroke: down-down-up-up-down-up. - Use a metronome to maintain rhythm. Learn Simple Songs - Practice Bollywood songs that use basic chords. Introduction to Barre Chords - Start with the simplified F major (F) and Bm minor chord (or use a capo). - Gradually practice barring, but don't worry if it's tough at first. Keep Practicing and Learning - Daily Practice: Aim for 30-40 minutes a day. - Learn Songs You Enjoy: Pick songs that motivate you to practice. …and many more skills to explore, such as learning power chords, experimenting with different strumming patterns, mastering scales for soloing, and eventually writing your own songs! The journey is full of exciting discoveries. For the guitar course, your progress will determine the next lessons and material that will be introduced to you.