I really want to play guitar but have trouble getting rhythm?

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the instig

I'm a beginner. I know the chords basically and I have an acoustic guitar. I love old-time blues (Leadbelly, Willie McTell, etc) and want to play that. My strumming sounds terrible now, will it improve? How do I strum more consistently? I have trouble keeping a certain rhythm or beat for a long time, i get distracted by thoughts too easily.

Answer
I would highly recommend getting a lesson from a professional, they will teach you correct hand positioning and chords. A metronome could be a good investment because it clicks the beat loudly so you can feel the rhythm and beat past your own thoughts!

What is a good electric guitar for someone just starting out?

fuzzy

I've played acoustic guitar for a while now but want to get into some lead blues guitar. Some good beginner guitar options please

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You already play, so you're obviously very interested in the instrument, so don't settle for a shittay squire / ibanez / yamaha b/c you'll just end up having to replace them in like 3 years (becuase they suck so bad)

A great sounding blues guitar for a decent price would be a Mexican Fender Telecaster (only 'Mexican' b/c thats where its made) - its relativly inexpensive, and it plays pretty well. Make sure you get one that has a clear varnish on it, this will allow you to visually inspect the wood of the body making sure that there are no 'knots' in the wood b/c the f-up the sound pretty bad.

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