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How to learn to play the guitar
It made me
Feel like a rock God
 "I wanted to learn guitar to impress a guy, but then I stopped liking the guy and fell in love with my guitar!"
How I did it: Self Taught - My dad has a guitar that he never plays, so I took that, along with son guitar books, and practiced every day. Lessons & tips: Just stick with it, your fingers might hurt and you may feel like you're not going anywhere, but it takes time. Resources: An old, beat up acoustic guitar and my dad's K.I.S.S guitar book.
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lovestorun watching X-factor
How I did it: One of my friends had a guitar and I was looking at it one day. She showed me one song and I was hooked.Another friend had 2 guitars and lent me one to learn. I kept at it, although wasn't really getting it to begin with. Looking back now, I was really murdering the strings when I first started. My friends showed me a few things when I got really stuck. Then I received a guitar for christmas and then that was it. No going back, I was dete… Read how I did it…
How I did it: The only thing that works is practice, practice, practice. It's great if you can go to a group class with a friendly instructor. Also go online and see if you can find any songs you like that are have chords written out for you. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I learned to play using online resources. I still want to learn to read music and learn theory, but I am very satisfied with my playing ability. I play almost everyday, some days for hours others for half an hour. I kept my guitar near my desk and picked it up whenever I am inspired to play. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I wanted to learn guitar for a while to accompany the songs I wrote, but it took me a while, mainly because I didn't see myself as the type of person who'd play guitar, which was ridiculous. Anyone who wants to learn an instrument can do it. There's no specific type of person.Still, it kinda got me down when people laughed at me for it and said things like "HA! Picture HER with a guitar!"Honestly, that was probably the hardest part. I can… Read how I did it…
Michelle is planning her new year.
How I did it: I was given a month of guitar lessons as a Christmas gift two years ago. I was really surprised, because it was something I have talked about for years, but never had the guts to do. Now I have been taking lessons for two years, and while I am still not very good, I have the tools to use to improve. Read how I did it…
Decided one day that I /had/ to learn guitar, so the next time I went out of guitar I hunted down a guitar shop and bought a beautiful guitar. I’ve been teaching myself how to play, but I need to dedicate more time to it and maybe get some professional lessons.
laika43 if you do what you've always done you'll get what you've always got
I don’t want to learn to a high level (I have no intention of being in a band) just to play a few songs would be good. I’ve begun to learn a couple of chords but thats it really. I need to find some songs I like online and that will keep my motivated.
I would like to have lessons but I can’t afford that right now – maybe I will heavily hint and someone will get me some lessons for Christmas. After all ‘tis the season to beg for gifts ;)
ostseemaedchen is feeling good
I’ve started on this like six years ago actually…
I even own a wonderful electric guitar but somehow I never had the money to go on paying for lessons nor did I have the nerve to learn by doing. This IS a definite goal of mine but I’m not intending to start on it very soon. I think I will in about one and a half year have the time to do it however, till then this will remain untouched. :(
i gotta hold off on the guitar and save a bit of money before i can get one.
bluedaisyjo is happy that she has everything she needs and most of what she wants.
I’m getting pretty good at playing Amazing Grace. Today I learned the fingering for playing the A and E chords, and I think the next song I’m gonna learn to play is Folsom Prison Blues. I know that’s a pretty crazy swing in genres, but it will let me work on a few of the chords I know while practicing the ones I’m learning.
erikavandenbush is trying to focus on other things
This sounds so lame. But I want a musical escape for those days that taking photos just won’t cut it. I need a release for my frustrations. So lay that guitar on me. I’m ready.
bluedaisyjo is happy that she has everything she needs and most of what she wants.
I learned to play C7 and G7 today. I like’em!
There are lots of songs that I truly love and I would like to be able to play them. I have chosen guitar as my weapon of choice.
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hannahiphop asks,
“My pinky finger and ring finger act like they're totally attached. How do I train them to participate seperately?”
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thabeathasarrived asks,
“I can play chords, songs, pick, strum and barre chords..Is there anything else that is pretty essential to learning guitar that I need to know?”
— 16 months ago |
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thaxch asks,
“How do you standard tune a guitar by ear?”
— 16 months ago |
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OasisOfCalm asks,
“What is an easy song (rock preferably) to learn?”
— 18 months ago |
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Anna asks,
“How do you strum? I mean. When I strum, I it doesn't really sound well/I'm not strumming upwards correctly.”
— 2 years ago |
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Manaia asks,
“How do you choose a good guitar, if you don't know much about guitars, and are buying second hand?”
— 2 years ago |
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Anna asks,
“For me, it's just hard to memorize all the notes and what the note looks like. It's like I have the memory of a goldfish.. when it comes to guitar. It's crazy- how am I supposed to know instantly that that note is a B or so..? I need tips, please.”
— 2 years ago |
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roxyewrsox asks,
“can any one give me a diagram of the guitar neck and the numbers, i learnt how to read tabs but i can't compare this to the neck...”
— 2 years ago |
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cassandra05 asks,
“due to money problems i can't go for guitar classes...does anyone know from where i could learn the basic chords from the internet??”
— 2 years ago |
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Antti asks,
“Any suggestions for my first (electric) guitar? Are Yamaha's cheaper models any good? What about Squier?”
— 2 years ago |
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