LaLa
Okay, I want to learn how to play the acoustic guitar
but I don't want to take a class because I don't
like meeting new people. So is there a book that
can teach you everything you need to know about guitar
and how to play it? And is there a certain type of acoustic
guitars that beginners should use?
Answer
Hi
A great book that I always recommend is The Guitar Handbook by Ralp Denyer. I have had my copy for over 20 years.
Theres also some excellent video tuition about too.
Lick Library have great DVDs that you can sometimes buy cheaply on eBay. Also a site called guitar tricks has good and varied video lessons.
I also have a youtube channel that has some guitar videos that are ideal for beginners.
Good luck with your quest.
Hi
A great book that I always recommend is The Guitar Handbook by Ralp Denyer. I have had my copy for over 20 years.
Theres also some excellent video tuition about too.
Lick Library have great DVDs that you can sometimes buy cheaply on eBay. Also a site called guitar tricks has good and varied video lessons.
I also have a youtube channel that has some guitar videos that are ideal for beginners.
Good luck with your quest.
Should I learn the guitar?
Drew S
i always wanted to play the guitar but never really tried it. i dont really know anything about music but thought maybe i should give it a shot. i found an Acoustic guitar in my basement that is smaller than a regular guitar. do you think it would be ok to learn on something like that. also the guitar is right handed would it matter if i switched it to left.
Just wondering what i should do. if you have any tips for learning let me know.
Answer
The guitar is a easy-to-start-learning instrument and makes beautiful sounds. Definitely give it a shot!
By small, do you mean the body is thinner, or is everything smaller which are normally meant for very young kids. Nevertheless, if the fretboard/neck is about the same size as a normal guitar, it is fine!
When you switch the right handed guitar the other way around, you may want to change the order of the strings such that when holding the guitar, the thickest string is closest to you. When you decide to get serious into learning the guitar, you may want to consider a real left handed guitar. Most left handed guitar are 10-20% more expensive than a normal one for right handed players, but some brands like Martin make left handed ones the same price as the normal guitars.
An excellent guide for beginners http://www.melodicguitar.co.cc/?p=1937 provides a learning roadmap and recommends using video lessons to substitute a real teacher. I've done the same last year and is now following his guide! http://www.licklibrary.com also teaches you how to play certain songs, but you should try lick library only after you have developed a certain foundation in guitar playing. You can find guitar tabs (the chords) of your favourite songs on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com
When practicing, remember to use a metronome, which creates ticking sounds to keep you in pace, and try not to play too fast too early. Learn to read guitar tabs and listen to how others strum the guitar to learn some basic strumming patterns which u can use. Lastly, when your fingers start to hurt, its time to stop.
All the best!
The guitar is a easy-to-start-learning instrument and makes beautiful sounds. Definitely give it a shot!
By small, do you mean the body is thinner, or is everything smaller which are normally meant for very young kids. Nevertheless, if the fretboard/neck is about the same size as a normal guitar, it is fine!
When you switch the right handed guitar the other way around, you may want to change the order of the strings such that when holding the guitar, the thickest string is closest to you. When you decide to get serious into learning the guitar, you may want to consider a real left handed guitar. Most left handed guitar are 10-20% more expensive than a normal one for right handed players, but some brands like Martin make left handed ones the same price as the normal guitars.
An excellent guide for beginners http://www.melodicguitar.co.cc/?p=1937 provides a learning roadmap and recommends using video lessons to substitute a real teacher. I've done the same last year and is now following his guide! http://www.licklibrary.com also teaches you how to play certain songs, but you should try lick library only after you have developed a certain foundation in guitar playing. You can find guitar tabs (the chords) of your favourite songs on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com
When practicing, remember to use a metronome, which creates ticking sounds to keep you in pace, and try not to play too fast too early. Learn to read guitar tabs and listen to how others strum the guitar to learn some basic strumming patterns which u can use. Lastly, when your fingers start to hurt, its time to stop.
All the best!
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
