Are You A Beginner Or Intermediate Guitar Player?

Hey, what’s up, you guys? Marty here with a common question—how do you know if you’re still a beginner or ready to call yourself an intermediate guitarist?

In this lesson, I’ll break down:
⦿ The key beginner skills every guitarist should master
⦿ The next steps that push you into intermediate territory
⦿ How to set goals and track your progress

Learning guitar is all about small, attainable goals—stack your wins, and before you know it, you're jamming with confidence! 💪

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0:00 - Intro: Are You a Beginner or Intermediate Guitarist?
2:01 - The Importance of Tuning & Knowing Your Notes
3:26 - Playing Simple Melodies & Using a Pick
4:21 - Mastering Basic Open Chords (Cowboy Chords)
5:45 - Transitioning Chords & Strumming Patterns
7:31 - Minor & Dominant 7th Chords for Bluesy Sounds
9:53 - Recognizable Riffs & Simple Walkdowns
11:16 - Barre Chords & the Road to Intermediate Playing
12:35 - Basic Scales – Minor Pentatonic & Major Scale
13:57 - Learning a 12-Bar Blues Progression
15:36 - Adding Feel & Emotion to Your Playing
16:05 - Final Thoughts & Next Steps for Guitar Growth