GuitarAges 7+ · 6 min read
Your First Five Guitar Chords
E minor, A minor, C, G and D unlock hundreds of songs. Here's how to play each one, with diagrams and a simple way to practise changing between them.
Learning resources
Clear, friendly guides Vivek shares with students and parents: chords, strumming, tuning, reading music, scales and how to practise well at home.
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GuitarAges 7+ · 5 min read
How to Hold a Guitar and Strum Your First Rhythm
Good posture makes everything easier. Learn how to sit with the guitar, hold a pick, and play two beginner strumming patterns in time.
KeyboardAges 7+ · 5 min read
Finding Your Way Around the Keyboard
Black-key groups, middle C, finger numbers and your first hand position: everything a young keyboard player needs to feel at home on the keys.
KeyboardAges 7+ · 6 min read
Three Keyboard Chords That Play Hundreds of Songs
With C, F and G major you can accompany countless songs. Learn each shape, then use an easy trick to move between them without jumping around.
Getting startedFor parents · 7 min read
Choosing a First Guitar or Keyboard for Your Child
The right size, strings and number of keys make learning far easier. A parent's checklist for buying a first acoustic guitar or keyboard.
UkuleleAges 7+ · 5 min read
Your First Four Ukulele Chords
C, A minor, F and G are the four chords behind hundreds of happy songs. Learn each shape with simple diagrams, then string them together.
GuitarAges 7+ · 5 min read
How to Tune Your Acoustic Guitar
Learn the names of the six strings, how the tuning pegs work and two easy ways to tune: with a tuner, and by ear using the fifth-fret trick.
KeyboardAges 7+ · 5 min read
Playing the C Major Scale with the Right Fingers
The C major scale uses only white keys, which makes it the perfect first scale. Learn the fingering for each hand, including the thumb-under move.
Getting startedAges 7+ · 5 min read
A 15-Minute Daily Practice Routine
Short, regular practice beats one long session. Here's a simple 15-minute plan for guitar, keyboard or ukulele, plus tips for parents.
GuitarAges 8+ · 6 min read
An Easy First Fingerpicking Pattern for Guitar
Swap the pick for your fingers. Learn which finger plays which string, then use one gentle pattern over the chords you already know.
KeyboardAges 7+ · 6 min read
Reading Notes on the Treble and Bass Clef
Five lines, four spaces and a few catchy sentences are all you need to start reading piano music. Learn where middle C lives and how to find any note fast.
UkuleleAges 7+ · 5 min read
How to Tune and Strum a Ukulele
Get your ukulele sounding sweet: learn the G C E A tuning, how to hold it comfortably and three easy strumming patterns, from simple to island style.
GuitarAges 7+ · 5 min read
How to Read Guitar Tabs
Tabs show you exactly which string and fret to play. Learn how to read the six lines, the numbers and the most common symbols, then play a tune you know.
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