Welcome to the harmonious world of WhatsOn Music Academy,We are a progressive music academy that offers a variety of programs and courses to help you unlock your inner musician. Whether you want to learn how to play the guitar, sing in a choir, or develop your skills as a recording artist, we have the program for you.
- Music education should be accessible to everyone. We share music with all, despite backgrounds or abilities. Lessons at various prices, open to all levels.
- Music can be a powerful force for good in the world. Music unites, expresses, and uplifts. Our mission: spreading joy and positivity through music.
- Our students are unique individuals with their own unique talents and gifts.We empower students to discover their unique musical voice and be their authentic selves.
- We believe in immersing our students in the art of guitar playing. We teach guitar fundamentals while inspiring students to create and share their music.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the art of guitar playing and discover the true essence of Guitar playing and discover the true essence of Guitar and ukulele Lesson.
Join our professional learning class on 19th April at 10:00 AM UK time and 16:00 PM BD time, as we unveil the secrets to mastering The Guitar lesson at WhatsOn Music Academy.Elevate your skills and expand your musical horizons by joining this transformative learning experience. Register now!
Guitar Lesson: Open Chords (Am, Bm, Am7, Cmaj7)
- Tuning: Make sure your guitar is in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E).
- Posture: Sit comfortably and hold the guitar close to your body. Keep your fretting hand (usually left hand) curved and fingers positioned over the fretboard.
- Am (A minor):
- This is a very common and easy open chord.
- Place your index finger on the second fret of the B string.
- Place your middle finger on the second fret of the D string.
- Strum across all strings (except the high E string which you can mute with your thumb) to make the Am chord sound.
- Bm (B minor):
- Similar to Am, but with fingers shifted one string higher.
- Index finger on the third fret of the G string.
- Middle finger on the third fret of the B string.
- Strum across all strings (excluding high E) for Bm.
- Am7 (A minor seventh):
- Variation of Am with a “jazzy” feel.
- Same fingering as Am (index on B string, middle on D string)
- Strum all strings (excluding high E) for Am7.
- Cmaj7 (C major seventh):
- Another open chord with a bright, happy sound.
- Index finger on the first fret of the A string.
- Middle finger on the second fret of the G string.
- Ring finger on the third fret of the B string. (Optional: pinky on the third fret of the high E string for a fuller sound)
- Strum all strings for Cmaj7.
Class Curriculum: 🎸🎹
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- Guitar Lesson: Open Chords (Am, Bm, Am7, Cmaj7)
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