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I got an acoustic guitar for my birthday :)
It's beautiful and has a really nice sound, but how exactly should I go about learning to play? Should I just start with chords? I know a few simple ones. Btw, I don't have the money for lessons, so that's not an option.
Also, do you think learning to read notes on music sheets is essential when learning? I'm just learning to play as a hobby; I don't plan on performing, lol.
Answer
It's really cool if you can teach yourself. Start just learning some simple songs, and you'll pick up on the chords soon enough. You Tube definitely has awesome lessons. Try these links, see if you like them:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HowToPlayGuitar2 (This one's my fave)
http://www.youtube.com/user/nailguitar
http://www.youtube.com/user/martyzsongs
If you're just learning guitar for a hobby, its not that important (in my opinion) to read sheet music. Only if you're in a band. It is important though, to learn to read tabs (makes life so much easier).
If you're looking for tabs for any song, try:
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/
For a list of chord diagrams, this is a great site:
http://www.chordie.com/chords.php
For a bunch of free stuff, like drum backtrackings, empty tab charts etc, go to:
http://www.nailguitar.com/freetools.html
Lastly, for a good beginner guitar course, check out:
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-play-guitar-for-newbies/
I know it's a lot of info, but it really helped me out a lot.
Hope I could help :)
It's really cool if you can teach yourself. Start just learning some simple songs, and you'll pick up on the chords soon enough. You Tube definitely has awesome lessons. Try these links, see if you like them:
http://www.youtube.com/user/HowToPlayGuitar2 (This one's my fave)
http://www.youtube.com/user/nailguitar
http://www.youtube.com/user/martyzsongs
If you're just learning guitar for a hobby, its not that important (in my opinion) to read sheet music. Only if you're in a band. It is important though, to learn to read tabs (makes life so much easier).
If you're looking for tabs for any song, try:
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/
For a list of chord diagrams, this is a great site:
http://www.chordie.com/chords.php
For a bunch of free stuff, like drum backtrackings, empty tab charts etc, go to:
http://www.nailguitar.com/freetools.html
Lastly, for a good beginner guitar course, check out:
http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-play-guitar-for-newbies/
I know it's a lot of info, but it really helped me out a lot.
Hope I could help :)
Where should I start learning guitar?
kaisaki134
I am going to buy an acoustic guitar (a starter package with a training dvd). I'm a complete beginner so I don't know where to start learning. I want to build the basics. Maybe some chords.
I am more comfortable following instructions in written materials.
Answer
I would suggest learning how to read tablature (tabs) http://guitar.about.com/od/tabchordslyrics/ss/read_guitar_tab.htm and the finger shapes of the more common major/minor chords like C, D, A, E, G and Em. There are a number of online guitar courses available that cost money but only what you would pay to get 2 or 3 lessons from a real teacher. I own Jamorama (about $40) and Learn and Master Guitar (about $150 I think). L&M guitar is a DVD based course with a booklet. Jamorama is a downloadable course with text lessons and videos/jam tracks included. They are both excellent courses and use videos to teach. They also have money back guarantees if you dislike their teaching style.
If you can't afford Jamorama, then I suggest checking on Youtube for Justin Sandercoe. He provides some great lessons for free and is a pretty good teacher. http://www.youtube.com/user/justinsandercoe?blend=2&ob=4
For your first song with strumming and chords, I suggest learning Pearl Jam - Last Kiss. The chord progression follows G - Em - C - D with simple down down up up down strumming. And for songs where you are picking (plucking strings individually), I would suggest simple songs like Old McDonald, Twinkle Twinkle and Happy Birthday. Ok... so that is a bit lame, but it will help you learn some of the basics.
As for buying a guitar, I would suggest something around $140-180 that is already on sale as a beginner instrument. Check at local music shops for any deals they might have and ask them to make some recommendations. Decide on what you can afford before you go the store so you don't end up buying that awesome guitar that is 3 times what you wanted to pay. You can pick up an electronic tuner or use an online one (I believe Jamorama comes with a version, however I like using an electronic one) Here is a resource about guitar buying http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=99529 Be sure that the guitar fits you well.
Good luck with learning to play. And remember, it is starting that is the hardest. Your fingers will get sore until you develop some tougher skin on the fingers, but hang in there and keep practicing.
I would suggest learning how to read tablature (tabs) http://guitar.about.com/od/tabchordslyrics/ss/read_guitar_tab.htm and the finger shapes of the more common major/minor chords like C, D, A, E, G and Em. There are a number of online guitar courses available that cost money but only what you would pay to get 2 or 3 lessons from a real teacher. I own Jamorama (about $40) and Learn and Master Guitar (about $150 I think). L&M guitar is a DVD based course with a booklet. Jamorama is a downloadable course with text lessons and videos/jam tracks included. They are both excellent courses and use videos to teach. They also have money back guarantees if you dislike their teaching style.
If you can't afford Jamorama, then I suggest checking on Youtube for Justin Sandercoe. He provides some great lessons for free and is a pretty good teacher. http://www.youtube.com/user/justinsandercoe?blend=2&ob=4
For your first song with strumming and chords, I suggest learning Pearl Jam - Last Kiss. The chord progression follows G - Em - C - D with simple down down up up down strumming. And for songs where you are picking (plucking strings individually), I would suggest simple songs like Old McDonald, Twinkle Twinkle and Happy Birthday. Ok... so that is a bit lame, but it will help you learn some of the basics.
As for buying a guitar, I would suggest something around $140-180 that is already on sale as a beginner instrument. Check at local music shops for any deals they might have and ask them to make some recommendations. Decide on what you can afford before you go the store so you don't end up buying that awesome guitar that is 3 times what you wanted to pay. You can pick up an electronic tuner or use an online one (I believe Jamorama comes with a version, however I like using an electronic one) Here is a resource about guitar buying http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=99529 Be sure that the guitar fits you well.
Good luck with learning to play. And remember, it is starting that is the hardest. Your fingers will get sore until you develop some tougher skin on the fingers, but hang in there and keep practicing.
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