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🤩 Limited-Time Only: Save up to 66% off when buying the Practical Music Theory Course!<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fjtgt-static.b-cdn.net%2Fredesign%2F2023%2Flogos%2Fjustinguitar-logo-hr-dark.svg" class="txc-image" data-img-src="https://jtgt-static.b-cdn.net/redesign/2023/logos/justinguitar-logo-hr-dark.svg" data-origin-width="176" data-origin-height="48"></div>COURSES<a style="color: #44546c;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/songs" target="_top" class="ke-link">SONGS</a>TOOLSEXPLORESTORE<a style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #fd6a02;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/users/sign_up" target="_top" class="ke-link">JOIN</a><a style="color: #44546c;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/users/sign_in" target="_top" class="ke-link">LOG IN</a> <a style="color: #ffffff; background-color: #1d3466;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons" target="_top" class="ke-link">ALL COURSES</a>A & D CHORDS: PLAY YOUR FIRST SONG!PlayLearn how to play the A and D chords and my trademark trick for fast chord changes! Plus, play your first song on the guitar! 13 Lessons<a style="color: #406e8e; background-color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons/how-to-play-the-d-chord-b1-105" target="_top" class="ke-link">START THIS MODULE</a>LessonsLearn MoreDiscussionNotes<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FQkrIZBLZEXw%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QkrIZBLZEXw/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>How To Play The D ChordThe D Chord is the first grip we learn in the Beginner Guitar Course! Are you ready? :)<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F1X2rW5ATdLQ%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1X2rW5ATdLQ/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>How To Play The A ChordHere's an easier way of playing the A Chord - an essential grip for any guitar player!<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FSe__aa_k-ms%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Se__aa_k-ms/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>How To Use Anchor FingersAnchor finger is a simple but effective trick for fast chord changes!<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FmAgc7hr44WM%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mAgc7hr44WM/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>One Minute Changes ExerciseThis is the best exercise to help you get faster at changing from one chord to another.<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fn45PDizCRLw%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n45PDizCRLw/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>Bars & Strumming On 1Let's learn a simple strumming pattern and get started with rhythm.<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F72MEHvT9JV4%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/72MEHvT9JV4/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>How To Strum The Correct StringsStrumming only the right chords can be tricky! Learn how to handle it.<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FV0Q0buwLvVA%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V0Q0buwLvVA/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>How To Minimize Finger PainAre your fingers killing you? 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Consolidating your knowl...<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIE5HWnrP9Wk%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IE5HWnrP9Wk/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>Using My Practice AssistantMy Practice Assistant is the perfect tool to keep you focused on what matters and track your progress!<div class="figure-img" data-ke-type="image" data-ke-style="alignCenter" data-ke-mobilestyle="widthOrigin"><img src="https://img1.daumcdn.net/relay/cafe/original/?fname=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F-SAo7bvQzmA%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg" class="txc-image" width="150" height="84" data-img-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-SAo7bvQzmA/maxresdefault.jpg" data-origin-width="1280" data-origin-height="720"></div>When to move on from Module 1?You've been practicing for a few days now, and you're probably wondering: is it time to learn new chords and make that strumming sound better? :) Here are some guidelines...PREVIOUS MODULEBefore You Begin: Guitar BasicsNEXT MODULERhythm & Chord Changes + Your First Riff! <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/guitar-lessons" target="_top" class="ke-link">COURSES</a><a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/classes/beginner-guitar-course-grade-one" target="_top" class="ke-link">Beginner Grade 1</a><a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/classes/beginner-guitar-course-grade-two" target="_top" class="ke-link">Beginner Grade 2</a><a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/classes/beginner-guitar-course-grade-three" target="_top" class="ke-link">Beginner Grade 3</a><a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.justinguitar.com/classes/intermediate-guitar-course-grade-four" target="_top" class="ke-link">Intermediate Grade 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