Guitar Lesson 1 - Absolute Beginner? Start Here! [Free 10 Day Starter Course] 

Thanks for the support over the years! Best fans in the world 🙏 Get more help, including the full play along video for this song here ► www.andyguitar.co.uk/online-lessons/courses/starter-course/lessons/day-1-10-day-guitar-starter-course I've also made a downloadable lyrics + chord sheet to match this video, which you can find here ► www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/21993327 Check out www.andyguitar.co.uk/ for all my exclusive videos, online courses and more.

I've spent 10 days on the first day of a 10 day guitar course. I'm special.

I came here almost 3 years ago. And I will tell anyone who’s trying to learn guitar, this is probably the best start you can get! Good luck! You can all do it!

I came here to learn guitar 7yrs ago to persue music, and now I successfully opened my own band and published 2 songs, thanks to this man❤

I'm 70 years old and received a guitar for Christmas. Watching this makes me think I can do this! Thank you! I'm going to subscribe and follow you Andy.

a tip for anyone that struggles with retaining info or muscle memory. when you get the chord right, put down the guitar and close your eyes for a min, when you get the second chord right do the same. when you get a smooth transition, do the same. when you close your eyes after doing a task your brain flashes through the task over and over again, basically doing reps without you having to actually do them and it does it so fast you wont even realise its happening.

Damn I should've been learning this when quarantine started but no, I just had to get the sudden urge to learn this once classes have begun and now I want to do everything EXCEPT study 🤦

Hi Andy, 4 months ago I finally tried this challenge after looking at it for years. It took me about 2 weeks to manage all 10 days and forced myself to try practising each and every day. 4 months later I can't put down my guitar. I just played here comes the sun, Don't look back in anger, Californication and Clocks. I never thought I would be able to do this and enjoy it so much. All thanks to this series. To everybody reading this. Keep pushing! You can do it! The more you try, the more fun it becomes. I believe in you!

I'm at the end of day 15 of practicing every day and I'm reviewing all 10 days to see the progress I've made. I can finally switch between these two cords without hesitation 🎉 slowly but surely! But I'm loving every minute of it

I started guitar about a year ago and for anyone trying to learn I’d say this is the best place you can start. Looking back now it’s funny how difficult this was.

I need a pre-beginners lesson

I just wanted to thank you Andy. I came here about 3 years ago now and you showed me the absolute basics of open chords and this is where my guitar journey started. What a ride it’s been, thank you for inspiring me to improve my life with the awesome instrument that is guitar and if you’re a new player reading this: DONT GIVE UP, Even after a long break. Keep your guitar out in the open the constantly remind yourself of why you started. Have fun and good luck on your own journeys!

I. Am. Suffering.

Without a guitar I got cocky and started watching the later lessons. Now that I have a guitar, lesson 1 is kicking my ass...

Cant count how many times i picked up someones guitar as a kid and messed with the tuning of it...now i understand why i was so annoying.

I played my guitar so much as a kid, I would practice for hours every day. It brought me so much happiness and creativity but life sort of got in the way and one day I put it down and never picked it up. Now almost twelve years later I'm picking it up again and I'm so happy I found this place to start. Andy is a great teacher and I'm feeling more encouraged than ever! Keep practicing everyone, that's the only way to get better (and for your fingers to stop hurting :) )!

First watched this video on April 17th 2023, and have been playing pretty much every day since. Have met some of my closest friends through learning this instrument and playing music and have had my passion for music reignited. Currently preparing for the biggest performance I've taken part in yet! I want to sincerely thank you Andy for creating such an amazing starting point on my and so many other people's journeys and for making each of these lessons so engaging! Cheers man, all the best to you and keep inspiring people to enjoy making music!

It's taken me three days to complete day one. But what I was most struggling with was changing between chords. I would have days where I would sit and just practice that. Making sure my fingers were in the correct position, making sure each string was ringing out. In the beginning I was stressing out that I wasn't picking it up as fast as I thought I should. But once I put that thought aside and focused on the reason I wanted to learn, (My love of music and guitar) I found lots of enjoyment and happiness in the process of learning.

This dude just gave me homework. And I am actually doing it...

After many years of wanting to play guitar, I've started playing the guitar last week with Andy and I just love it!!! I'm on lesson 7 now, going well. I understand that the transitions are the most challenging. The songs Andy chose are great for my motivation! Lot's of fun so far - Thanks!

This is really tough for someone who has never played any instrument. It is very easy to follow. Thank you for your time. It's much appreciated.

me watching this video: 10 days doesn't sound so hard me after 10 weeks: aight lesson 2

*does the transition smoothly one time* me: well i’m a prodigy ig

About two to three years ago i remember starting here😭 I've come a long way and i recommended this course to my friend who just started thinking back i couldn't have gotten here without u andy! Thank u so much!!!

i’m a bass player (and a music educator) trying to become more versatile and i found this to be incredibly helpful! cant wait to keep going with your content.

i'm happy to announce that after two weeks of playing, I can FINALLY move onto day 2 :)

Honestly, the comment section is encouraging me so much! I thought I was the only one who's finger tips feel like they are about to fall off.

Coming across your videos has inspired me to pick up the guitar again. Just watching how you break down each element makes me feel like I will be able to learn over time.

my fingertips are in pain

"I'm gonna teach you the easiest two cords on guitar..." Me: hand cramping with fingers betraying my will and fingertips of death

it took me 2 hours to make the 1 chord. I WILL NOT GIVE UP THAT EASYLY

ive been playing guitar for a year then me and my family moved and i had no teacher. My guitar just standed there for about 4 years and now it does fun to play with it and learn from youre videos thanks

Got my guitar in November 2023 and very anxiously only starting today 11 April 2024. I really want and need to play the guitar now, I'm 69, before getting older. My late husband was a lead guitarist in a band. So sorry I never asked him to teach me when he was alive. 😢❤

Who else starting out now because of corona and you're in quarantine?🙋

Its been four years and this man is still replying to comments I'm gonna rewatch this video after I get a guitar

I got 1 week to impress her

Appreciate the patience shon in this video! Gives me a little hope I can get somewhere musically without being aggravating to anyone! Thanks a bunch!

By the time I switched from E to A he already completed the whole song...

This is great! I've only dropped my pick into the guitar 3 times so far!

I remember taking this ten day course, it was very helpful. Sometimes I still come back and look at it just to remind myself how far I came with playing guitar. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

I just got a guitar and i had no experience on it. Andy explains it the best in my opinion just like how he did it with the ukulele course. I think this is the perfect place to start if you are a beginner. Thanks for making this video🙏

I started playing guitar when I was ten and went to a guitar school for 4 years but felt like I learnt nothing. When I turned 14 I found a different t school that actually started to teach me, but due to circumstances I had to leave after a month. I tried to teach myself and found it extremely difficult and I fell out of touch with my skill. I find that Andy's videos are the easiest to follow and make learning simple and fast. I have loved the guitar my entire life and have dreamed of learning how to play it from a very young age. I just recently picked up my instrument for the first time in 5 years and decided to start from the very beginning. Thank you Andy for helping me start over

I've been playing 17 years and just decided to watch this. I am glad there are smart, talented teachers helping people get started. Thank you man

Thank you so much! I am a begginer and I'm starting a little late like 2023. I'm just 17 and I'm learning really fast from you ❤❤❤ you are best brother

why does guitar hurt so bad bruh

Does anyone know where can I get a new set of fingers ?

I'm a Brazilian guitar teacher and I'm watching just to learn how to teach guitar in English, hahahha. You slow talk is awesome to my ears. Thank you to be so detailed. I know isn't a english lesson but to me it works.

This was so awesome I did a few guitar lessons 10 years ago so I'm definitely a beginner and I was able to follow along and play the chords along with you by the end with a few pauses to practice. I feel like I really learned something.

Two chords down. Taylor Swift, here I come.

I'm 26, never played an instrument in my life. Last year, you taught me how to play the ukulele and now you're teaching me how to play the guitar. Great lessons, thanks so much!

FINALLY I CAN GO TO DAY 2 AFTER TWO WEEKS OF DAY 1.KEEP TRYING BOYS.

I give myself credit just for showing up! You are indispensable in helping me restart my guitar practice. Thank you!

Ive been playing since i was a lad and i think ive learned a thing or two after watching this. this guy has teaching down to the art what a great video

Thank you, I am a 68-year-old woman. My son thought, I should learn the guitar, as this was a dream for so many years. I know very funny. This will probably take me a very long time. Such fun

i got an ad before this : "you shouldn't be learning guitar on YoUtUbE" lol, im still gonna learn guitar

I’m 13 and just started playing and I’m trying to find tutorials thank you this is the best 🙏🙏

By the time I switched from E to A he completed the whole song....

So. I just bought a used guitar and I spent the first 10 minutes wondering why it didn't sound the same even if it was in tune only to realize that my strings are upside down because the owner was left handed

This is probably the best video I found to learn to play, picking up a guitar here soon, always been interested in learning!

2 years ago, i came to this video. It's a great starting point. I started with acoustic then move to electric 5 months later. Now i have a cover band and my skill still growing! Thanks Andy! 🎸🎸

Learning guitar after my dad passed to feel closer to him. Thank you for making it easier

I just got a "RU-vid is a bad place to learn to play guitar" ad and now I'm confused.

This should be day 2. Day 1 should be about how to hold the guitar, what strings play what notes, and how to tune the guitar.

Hey @andycrowley. I'm two months in the course and I'm approaching lesson 5. This playlist being put together a year ago still has, at least mine, following. I am supporting it with your website and materials included there. I spend at least 2h a day practicing but being in my 40's I think it takes me longer than it takes to your usual student. Nevertheless, playing guitar gives me a lot of joy and I am very grateful for your help and encouragement in each video. Once I feel a bit more proficient with the instrument I am planning to sign up for your commercial offering but for now I am focusing on the basics. Thank you again for your time and work you continue to put into teaching. I wish you many successes and equally enchanted students as yours truly 😉

The first day of how to learn guitar tutorial made me motivated to sell my guitar 🙂

I think am creating my own cords cD

had a head injury a long time ago, one of the effects was id forgoten how to play, ive been struggling on and off to relearn over the years, just followed along to your video, just now and it gives me hope, playing was my passion, and you've given me hope that i can rekindle that passion, thank you

Don't even have a guitar right now but seeing this is just so amazing. I am very excited to practise all these chords on a real guitar some day(currently practising with my stationary box 😂)

40% viewers searching : how to learn guitar without a guitar

That one string that doesn't want to work

Hi Andy i just want to say that this video helped me out when i just started to learn 7 years ago, i still suck now but i'm definitely much much better compared to when i started, i hope you're doing fine in life! Much love!

And that's how I'm spending the corona shutdown

my dad was so proud of me when i played him the song and honestly there's nothing to make you feel better! Thank you Andy guitar!!!!!!!

i came here 6 years ago and now im very good at Guitar THANK YOU ANDY GUITAR! :)

Just ordered my first guitar today. It will come in a few days. I never played any guitar in my life or any other musical instruments. I am 28 years old and will start learning now. Thank you for the free tutulorials.

Starting today y'all👍 On 12th April 23 [Day 1] 12th April 40 minutes and I'm already mastering lesson 1! Now I just need to be able to do it without hesitance. 1 day and I've completed lesson 1, now time for lesson 2. [Day 2] 13th April Everything's going well so far! D chord is a little difficult because of how slippery my fingers get but I'll get it eventually. About 20 minutes in and it's all going quite smoothly. Another 20 minutes and i'm already getting better! D is almost easy for me, but I sometimes have to pause for a bit and adjust. Which I will have to practice to not do that all the time. [Day 3] 14th April I can now move onto lesson 3! Actually wasn't as hard, this lesson actually helped me switch chords faster. I should still keep practicing though. I'm moving quicker than I had expected :) 15 minutes of lesson 3, now I can quickly move to lesson 4. Lesson 4 surprisingly isn't as hard! But it's still a bit difficult. Keep trying :) After a while of practicing, I can already move onto lesson 5. Which is really quick! Lesson 5 is so fun!! I'm getting really good at it, I'm making so much progress!! Lesson 5 done. I might do lesson 6 but I'll try a bit of it and then fully practice back on Monday! [Day 4] 17th April Okayokay, back to it! A little demotivated but I have to keep going :) Lesson 6, it's a little difficult but it's very enjoyable! So many new chords, so I might have to make a list of the chords too. Lesson 6 is starting to get easier! I just need to be more speedy, I'm so happy now. Everything is going so well, but I certainly have a REALLY long way to go! I'm getting really good at it now. Depending on when I master it, I can move onto lesson 7 tomorrow. [Day 5] 18th April Alright, starting lesson 7! Things are well! Pretty fun lesson, but sadly my last one for now. I have a vacation that'll take two weeks, so no updates til then! I'm already getting better :) [Day 6] 2nd May Im back from the trip!! Now its time to continue lesson 8. I unfortunately dont have as much time at the moment, but it was fun! I really loved playing the G scale. Singing while playing the chorus is a bit difficult, but i know that needs practice, so overtime, i can achieve that skill! I'll practice lesson 8 a little more tomorrow and continue onto 9! [Little break on 3rd May] Sorry, I may have to discontinue for a bit, but I'll get back to it once everything is settled! My sister got infected with covid and is now occupying the room where the guitar is. I also prefer playing alone, silently, but now that the room is taken, I have no where private to play the guitar. I unfortunately can't continue for about another week, but I promise, I'll keep up! Keep practicing(⁠ ⁠◜⁠‿⁠◝⁠ ⁠) [Day 7] 19th May I sincerely apologize for having no updates in a while, this month has been really cramped! But im back at it. Lesson 9, here we go! Everything is fun, it wasnt as hard as i thought. Though, i need to get used to strumming. Especially because i cant find the guitars pick! This day was really fun and i enjoyed it a lot! The days are almost over, im so happy :) [Day 8] 26th May Lesson 10!!!!! Lets gooo!! It was so fun to learn!! It ends up sounding so good at the end. I realy liked this lesson a lot. It did take a lot of attempts, but i managed. So... That should be the end for my journey! Thank you for reading this comment. Good luck on your journey now, dont give up! I hope you'll be a master in guitar one day. I'll make sure I'll be great in the far future!! 🎉🎉🎉

Thank u so so much! I just started playing guitar thinking it was not really for me but in fact it is. So satisfying to be able to change chords and follow along.

Right quick, I want to thank you for being kind enough to take the time to make this video. With being said , please keep it up and have a wonderful day.

Brian Adams lyrics “played it till my fingers bled” is such a mood right now 😫

is it normal that my dog leaves the room when i play?

Yes! I'm 47, a lifelong Rocker, I just learned to tune a Guitar & the Electric Funeral riff last night, and now I can strum "For What It's Worth"... Livin' The Dream! Thanks, Andy!

This was just treat to follow. Tha kyou for teaching me to play my first ever song! I need to master changing chords quickly without slowing down my strumming but will get on that right now so im ready tomorrow for day 2!!

Okay, day 20, i finally play both chords without crying from the pain

This 1 day course had taken me whole one week

Its been 2 years since i watched this video and i cant thank you enough for where I've come to today. Life been good, guitar is guitaring, practice is practicing. All is well

I literally pogged when you said that we're going to play For What It's Worth! Great tutorial, thank you for being so amazing at this

I’ve been on Day 1 for 4 days and I’m really happy to say that now I can finally switch chords smoothly. 😁 Thank you so much for these lessons, Andy.

I accept your challenge. Kind of. I can’t hold a pick so I’ve got to just use my thumb and fingers of my right hand. I’m blind so finding the finger placements is difficult. But, I’m determined to learn something. It might take me a lot longer than 10 days though. But if all of your lessons are a descriptive as this one I have hope. Thank you.

Starting my journey today! Thanks for these videos

I just started learning today and this is the first video lesson I came across. Thank you

*Decides to learn Guitar using RU-vid.* *Gets add saying that you can't use RU-vid to learn guitar.* Well this is already going great... :)

Man I really wanna learn guitar.. My fingers: do u want us to fall down

A year and a half after taking this course, I'm dropping by to see that this course got me started playing guitar. You just need 10 fingers and a motivation. I could list 10 benefits from this course, but I'll let you explore. That's the fun of it😉

This is the best lesson I've seen yet ! 👏 I'm gonna have my guitar tomorrow and watch more of videos to learn !

Anybody else trying to learn guitar because they bought one at the beginning of lockdown but haven't picked it up since and feel guilty of not doing anything for an entire year? No? Just me? Great...

I legit have to murder my fingers pushing down so hard to be able to play any chord correctly.

All my life, I've been wanting to learn guitar. I finally bought my first guitar in 2022 and started watching guitar tutorials, but I stopped and headed directly to learning songs, which I probably sucked and stopped completely in 2023 due to work, but this year, 2024, will be the year I learn guitar. This is my first day here, and I will update my journey in every 10 videos, even if it takes days or months. Wish me luck, guys! 🤞

Starting to learn guitar bc my dad gave me one as a gift. Day 1: I think I got switching between these notes pretty fast and they make a pretty good sound. I have practiced my guitar, but I haven't moved to the next video bc of time so I'll say the days in-between the actual lessons. I'll start the next video soon Okay I'm restarting, I know how to play the notes really good but I can't remember their names really. Today I'm going to practice for a few hours and put how far I get I refreshed myself on lesson 3 and then I did 4. I'm pretty good at switching the notes, just it sounds a bit off. I would play for longer but my fingers start to hurt, hopefully they get used to it in a few days Ngl after like lesson 8 I stopped watching them, great lessons but I ended up learning pocketful of rainbows and the last of us, recently I've been playing everyday even if that means just going through the chords I know which really helps.

Here's a word of advice. Unless you're gifted this is not a ten day course. It took me over a week to get to Day 3. Just practice each lesson and move on at your own pace.

It's been about 5 days and I have these chords and the changes between them almost perfectly. Keep going people!