Beginner guitar power chord lesson and exercises 1 of 3

This is video 1 of 3 of a beginner level guitar lesson on how to play the power chord (5th chord) and exercises to practice to begin using the power chord in playing. This lesson is shown on electric guitar but works for Acoustic guitar as well.

I recorded this with a cell phone (nokia N95) running a cheap Ibanez guitar through a Washburn Combo amp. I will be uploading more videos this week for beginner guitarists on youtube and plan on making a website of instructional videos in 2009, so be sure to subscribe to my channel.

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[r1canpride]

What's your pick of choice? I've been learning how to play the guitar and was wondering what's the difference between the types of pics.

[Guitar101Ramstein]

@r1canpride I like dunlop/tortex picks, either the purple gator grips or green sharps, but sometimes I will use lighter or heavier picks depending on what I am playing. The difference is mainly personal preference, try getting a light, medium and heavy pick to see how they feel for you. As far as shape and material, also personal preference. For example, the material they use for Gator Grips is great because it is slip resistant, but the material also wears out faster than a normal tortex pick.

[OrichiSan]

What type of pick are you using?

[Guitar101Ramstein]

@OrichiSan Not 100% sure for this video, but most likely a Tortex Sharp.

[MrAccountforstuff]

hey just wondering when you're doing these chords if you're supposed to strum all the strings? how do you know when to strum all of them?

[Guitar101Ramstein]

@MrAccountforstuff No, for a power chord you are going to strum the 2 strings that are held down with the left hand. The set of videos on this goes into muting technique to block the other strings if you do strum through them. If you are playing the open strings, that could be a reason why the chords don't sound much different when you change them.

[MrBloodAura]

WOW!How do you make your guitar make cat sound?

[aj3795]

Thumbs up for kitty solo in the background. lol

[WieselVindiesel]

whats that fucking sound on the back with that cat???

[chocolatebrown1000]

i dont think it matter's what pick you use .

[1992Manutdfan]

excellent video. i really wanna play guitar but it seems impossible some chords. you are an excelllent teacher

[mclement052164]

Im just starting to learn & been scouring YOUTUBE for clear & concise, understandable lessons for someone with ZERO music/ guitar knowledge. My search has ended! Your videos are the best! Thank You!

[ryanlovesguns]

Dude you helped me so much I need a Teacher like you

[redstartn]

Dude, thanks for making this video.

[Cr4nium13]

I find it difficult to only play the two strings, any suggestions?

[isabellehebert]

power cords are painfull!