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Guitars school is a series of episodes where the instructor Mika Vanborg explains and demonstrates how a guitar works. You will not learn chords and songs. You can find that kind of learning online in all sorts of variations, and we encourage you to look for that type of learning videos on the web and YouTube.
We focus on how a guitar works in practice and show different models and how you can get started playing guitar
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Episode 01 - Introduction, tuning & accessories
In the first episode, Mika Vandborg introduces you to the wonderful world of the guitar.
He goes through:
- How a guitar is constructed.
- How to tune a guitar.
- What guitar accessories you need.
- At the same time, Mika talks a bit about his joy of having played guitar for 30 years and that he still enjoys it very much!
Episode 02 - Western Guitar, chords & capo
In this episode 02, Mika talks a lot about western guitars. At the same time, he talks about open chords and how you can get started learning them.
You most certainly know the sound of a western guitar from some of the world’s biggest artists such as Ed Sherran, Shawn Mendes and Taylor Swift, who have written countless songs on this instrument.
Finally, Mika talks a bit about all the many advantages of using a capo, which is an important tool for your western guitar.
You will get answers to:
- How a western guitar works.
- How you can get started playing chords.
- What a capo is and how it works.
A western guitar is a good beginner guitar, but it is also a guitar that Mika himself plays every single day.
Episode 03 - Electric Guitar types, power chords & much more
In this episode, Mika tells you all about the different types of electric guitars that you can find and try out. He demonstrates the many different models and how they sound.
At the same time, he gets into how you can get started with a lot of rock music with power chords and lead guitar. In other words, guitar solos, which all guitarists love.
You will learn more about:
- The different types of electric guitars.
- How an electric guitar is constructed and what the knobs do.
- Power chords and how you can use them.
- Lead guitar and guitar solos.
You will feel how much Mika himself enjoys playing all these different guitars and how he plays around with them.
Episode 04 - Spanish Guitar
Spanish guitar is a great beginner guitar due to its softer nylon strings and the wider frets, which also offer a bit more space for your fingers.
A Spanish guitar is often used for classical, flamenco and “campfire” music, which is also an exciting place to start.
In this episode, Mika will talk about:
- How a Spanish guitar is constructed.
- The advantages of a Spanish guitar.
- Why a Spanish guitar is a good beginner guitar.
It is a shorter episode, but you still get everything you need to know to start with a Spanish guitar.
Episode 05 - Effects, pedals & guitar amplifiers
In this episode, Mika goes in depth with several of the most common pedals and effects. He demonstrates how they work and talks a bit about the fun ways you can get started with effects.
He looks at, among other things, a loop station, chorus, delay, overdrive and a compressor. At the same time, he shows how there are multi-effects units to bring it all together.
He also demonstrates and talks about a guitar amplifier, which comes in many different models.
After watching this video, you will know more about:
- Effects in general.
- Guitar pedals.
- Multi-effects units.
- Guitar amplifiers.
It can be a bit of a jungle figuring out these effects, but you will definitely be well ahead after watching Mika talk about it.
