VIDEO: Rockschool Debut Grade - Chord Playing lesson (TG228)
The first instalment of Rockschool's new rock guitar grades
Get your fingers around some simple chord shapes and work on perfecting your technique from the start in this Rockschool Debut Grade video lesson.
Pick up Total Guitar issue 228 (on sale 14 May to 10 June) for the accompanying tab and explanation.
Tutor: James Uings
Videographer: Martin Holmes
Full tab and audio for 101
You'll find the full track, backing track and tab for Rockschool's Debut Grade piece, 101, below.
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Rockschool Debut Grade 101 full track (right-click to download)
Rockschool Debut Grade 101 backing track (right-click to download)
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Rockschool Debut Grade 101 full tab (right-click to download)
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