i know nothing about playing instruments but i want to learn the guitar (electric) i just wanna know if those who play think its worth it etc.. and how easy/difficult it is to learn.
2006-06-16 14:43:15 · 7 answers · asked by if_i_f4ll 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
i'm a guitar instructor, i have about 40 students a week, and i also work behind the register at a music store. if a student comes in once a week for a half hour lesson, and gives an honest effort to practicing around 20 minutes or more on most days, i can have most ppl playing songs, and understanding chords and scales in about a month and a half or so. not playing perfectly, but enjoying it, and what you play will be easily recognized as a song.
anyone can do it, as long as they want it enough to put in the effort.
2006-06-16 14:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by hellion210 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I play. I've played piano since I was very young and then started flute, so coming in to playing guitar when I was in 5th grade was really much simpler for me than most people, because I came in already knowing musical notation and the like. Anyway..guitar. It's not that difficult of an instrument to play, especially if you really want to. However, I suggest starting with an acoustic because it is always better to be skilled at both, and if you do go far then it would suck to not be able to play acoustic well. (It takes more abuse on your fingers, thats the sacrifice for the sound.) So it's smarter to start with acoustic to build the muscle or whatever.
And it's worth it, it's great to be able to show off, play all your favorite songs, and it's so much fun. And who knows if you get really good or something and have a band and you get famous, that's cool too.
2006-06-16 22:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by xoh_myblueheaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest starting with an acoustic to learn with and graduate to electric.. you can pick up books to teach you the basic scales, chords tuning, etc.. to point you in the write direction. at just about any music store.. I would also suggest fender 150 XL on an acoustic, why? they're easy on the fingers, thus helping with dexterity and soreness...
I'm self taught but I've listened to those who knew and know more along the way.. YOU CAN DO IT.. its not that hard but I wouldn't expect to be an overnight success.. it takes patience, practice and an ear. You could always take lessons too
an acoustic will not bother those across the street while you're sharpening your skills
2006-06-16 22:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by now_n_then121 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, played for a long long time--play 6-string / bass / and some piano---made my living with it for almost 12 yrs--still play--mostly for myself and close friends--on rare occasions for some benefit or something simular-----yes it is worth the effort --it will open opportunities to you thru your life time--it really isn't major difficult to learn the basics--on about 7 or 8 chords you will be able to play hundreds of songs---main thing is --the very first guitar you get simply HAS TO BE RIGHT--and I would suggest a classical gut string guitar to begin with for it will be much easier on your fingers---most people who start --then stop with the guitar do so because of the pain and wear in their fingertips after they practice especially at the beginning --the gut string is much easier on you and will promote you being happier and therefore you will practice more and progress faster----Much Luck to You
2006-06-16 21:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also wanted to play guitar so I got one and a book and started working on it - then I met some friends who played. And when I got good enough (practice, practice) I would jam with my brothers and since they're both left handed and I'm right handed I learned how to play lots of songs by sitting across from them and copying what they were doing. Good Luck
2006-06-16 21:48:44 · answer #5 · answered by grannygonenuts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DO! Its difficulty level depends on how much you wanna play... If you don't wanna play it... it is hard as hell... but if you REALLY wanna play it... it is like ways easy...
In the end, It's worth it...
2006-06-16 21:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by Better in Black 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard but i love it! some people hate it. just try!! TRY, DAM IT!!!
2006-06-16 22:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by Pisqualli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋