The Basic Guitar Course
		  	   By Mike Peace


This program requires only a minimum of computer memory but
should return a maximum in results for the beginning guitar player.
It is DOS program and does not have a windows icon.

It was written for use without a soundblaster and consequently
will not work if a sound board is presently installed.  It uses the
PC's own sound chip to generate the required tones for each
string in a guitar chord.

The Guitar Course teaches the user:
	Basic guitar chord structure
	Finger positions
	Related major and minor chords for a selected key
	Chord Progressions and
	Tuning


Select a key using the left and right arrows.  The cursor moves
over each key on the piano keyboard until you reach the desired
key.  Then press Enter and the key is selected.

The fingering will be displayed on screen and the various notes
in the chord will play.

Tuning is accomplished by pressing T, then by pointing the mouse
to each string, that string will play.  Tune your guitar to match the
note being played by the computer.

Learning Major chords

Study the fingering for each chord and place your fingers in the
position shown for each chord.  The index finger is number 1 and
so on.   Some chords will require you to place your index finger
across all of the strings and add the other fingers above it
(Bar chords).  These are some of the most difficult chords to play,
but also the most rewarding.  They can be moved from one position
to another without changing the chord shape, this will allow you
to play in any key without too much thought.  This is for the
more advanced player,  so if you are just starting out, stick to
keys that don't use Bar chords.

Learning Minor chords

Press the letter M and then select a key.  All of the chords will be
played as monors.  Press the letter J to switch back to  majors.
The word major or minor will appear for a short time at the top
of the screen when the switch is made.

Progressions

A progression is a series of chords that are played together and
have been used in numerous songs.

Select progressions by pressing P then select the number for
the desired progression.  The progression will play in the key
you have selected until you press any key to stop it.  Try to
play along with it to develop you speed in changing finger
positions.

That's about it.

Have fun.

Mike Peace