Below is a free sample lesson for “Our First Song” by Rock Class 101.

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In this lesson, we will be combining fingerpicking and strumming to create and play our first tune! This song uses two rhythms: quarter notes and eighth notes. In the lesson video, we will break down how to count and play these rhythms. This song features 3 parts: Melody, Chords, & the Outro. The form of the song is:

Melody x2
Chords x2
Melody
Outro

As a fun challenge, this song can be played as a duet! Find a friend and switch between one person playing the chords and the other the melody.