Learning to Play the Guitar
Article by Terrie Timmson
If you want to learn to play the guitar, this article should help you out as you get started. Obviously the first thing you will need is a guitar. Brand new beginners might want to consider learning on an acoustic guitar as you can pick up a good starter for a relatively small cost compared to purchasing an electric guitar. If you already have made your purchase, and you bought an electric though, it is not a problem. Make certain that the guitar is the correct size for you. If you do not know for sure, ask someone at a local music store to guide you. Using a guitar that is not right for you will make learning more difficult.
Realize that your improvement will be tied directly to how dedicated you are and how much time you are willing to devote to practice. Your guitar playing will not get any better if your guitar just sits in the corner of the room collecting dust (you should have it stored in its case anyway).
As you practice, you should devote time to learning to pluck with your fingers as well as a pick. Both styles will have their uses for you in the future and you might as well get used to doing both from the beginning. If you search on YouTube, you can find some great examples of people playing by using both methods.
YouTube is also a great place to get yourself started on learning some of the basics of guitar. There are several good video tutorials that you can use to get started and then in conjunction with private lessons. Although the tutorials are very helpful, a qualified guitar teacher will help you to avoid mistakes as you begin and will be able to answer your individual questions which are sure to crop up. You should follow your teacher’s instructions as closely as possible so that you develop good playing habits from the start. Picking up bad habits in the beginning can slow down your progress later as you have to un-learn them.
You might want to consider making videos of yourself as you learn. Sometimes progress can feel slow and being able to look back and see the improvement you have made can give you a real boost.
Learning to play guitar can be a great experience, but there is definitely an element of work involved. If you put in the time practicing and pick up tips wherever you can, you should see yourself making regular improvement though and be able to maintain your momentum as you keep getting better and better.
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