i have a guitar just bought it any one have any tips for a begginer?

Question

guitar help for a begginner

Answer 1

Get a good practice book I'm using Fender's "Guitar Method" for beginners. Pay very close attention to all the good habits you should develop (like the classical grip for the neck which increases your reach and dexterity), and also try to develop calluses following the guide below, because the better your calluses the longer you can practice.

And dont worry about not sounding like a rockstar right off the bat. I spent two weeks messing up on Greensleeves and now I can pick up just about any tab (alternative form of writing music for guitars) and play it somewhat like the song.

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Answer 2

I taught myself to play and required no lessons. I can't even read or write music!

The most important thing is to figure out whether you want to play lead or rhythm and go from there. Rhythm guitar is a lot of strumming chords, which is great for singing along and making up tunes of your own. Lead guitar is better for screeching solos and duplicating popular rock riffs. There are different ways to learn guitar depending on which vision you have.

If you decide to do the rhythm thing, I recommend getting chord pro sheets. They're little boxes with dots in them that show you where your fingers should go on the strings. Use these to memorize 3 or 4 easy chords and PRACTICE going back and forth between the chords until it becomes natural. Then, as you get used to those, start learning a few more chords.

After awhile you'll be strumming like a pro. You can also check out the online guitar archive (OLGA) for some guitar chord sheets that will give you the chord progressions of pretty much any song you've ever heard. Some of them are relatively easy to play.

Best of luck...and don't forget to practice EVERY DAY.

Answer 3

the best guitar is the one you like, the one that feels and sounds good to you and is comfortable in your hands. Of course that's assuming you're talking about a decent quality instrument. The worst clunker can to the untrained ear sound decent and feel and look nice while still being utter rubbish. I agree with others that learning on an acoustic instrument is usually the better way to go (and I've used both). Not only do you not get caught up in wondering whether something sounding wrong is because of your playing or because of some setting on the instrument or amplifier, but you also can't mask your errors behind tons of distortion and effects, and can more easily travel as you don't have to lug that amplifier and a bunch of cables with you. And of course, not having to buy an amplifier, your budget will stretch to a better instrument. Back to electric guitars, you are typical in asking exclusively about the guitar itself. When playing electric, the guitar is only half (and depending on your equipment, quite likely less than half) of the sound you produce. The amplifier is at least as important for that, yet is often overlooked by beginners who get some cheap thing that they are quickly dissatisfied with (this happens even more often than people becoming dissatisfied by their guitar). As a rule of thumb, your amplifier should likely cost at least as much as your guitar, if not more, they're that important. And cables too are important. While there might not be a bit visible difference between a $10 and a $50 one of the same length, the difference is well worth the investment when it comes to what comes out of the speakers (note, I'm not talking $100+ cables here, there is a limit). As to what are "good" instruments, that's hard to tell. It's a very personal choice, what may be right for me may be totally wrong for you. In general, brands like Ibanez, Fender (and Squier), Gibson (and Epiphone) and the other major brands all make good products if you stay away from their lowest range models. The only way to decide which you should get is to actually go out to some stores and try a dozen or more different models from several brands. Some may be uncomfortable to you, others may not sound right or you may simply not like the looks of them. Same with amps. Roland, Vox, Fender, and others all produce good amps. Try different guitars on several makes and models and notice the differences. Then try the guitars you've decided might be best for you on several amps you think would work for you and decide which combination is best. Buy that, in that store, don't do them a disservice by buying online for a few dollars less, cheating a real store out of a lot of time and resources spent on helping you. For the guitar, get a good (preferably leather) strap. Also get a good guitar stand. Do NOT buy starterkits of any kind. They're rubbish. Total budget? $1000 should do the trick for a decent guitar+amp+cable+strap+stand+picks and cleaning kit. Anything much less is likely to disappoint you relatively quickly unless you can find something in a clearance sale that suits your tastes and is heavily discounted. For an acoustic otoh, you're set with a pretty nice instrument for about $600.

Answer 4

A guitar book or guitar instructor is the best way to go. Ask your instructor or consult your book on scales. Scales are one of the most important things when learning any instrument. Scales allow for easier navigation of the instrument and can help you learn the names of the notes so that you can form chords without consulting a book, or form chords in different places on the neck of the guitar. If you can find them, it is always good to know every place you can play a chord. There are different fingerings higher on the neck than the chords that you first learn. Check those out and also find out about numbering chords. Say a song is in the key of C and contains the chords C, E, and G- you will want to know that C is the 1 chord which is usually expressed in roman numerals I, the E is the III chord, and the G is the V chord. That way you can play in any key as long as you know that the basis of the song is the I, III, and V chords. The numbers just go along with the scale degree, so again, learn those scales!

Answer 5

If it ain't an electric, trade it in & get one (you'll need an amp, too)! You'll be able to play longer w/out your fingertips hurting so quickly. Don't expect to tour next week. It's a fine motor skill that takes months to develop. I've been playing better than 30 yrs now. I tried playing lefty a coupla times and found it nearly impossible...! I knew exactly what to do, but it felt so palsy - real weird. Oh yeah, play right-handed... Many more models to choose from and they're not as expensive. Find a friend who plays also and start up a friendly competition... That's always a lot of fun as you trade ideas, licks, and stuff... Learn and teach... It's a form of discipline... It's an ongoing process and can be quite a stress-relieving activity...! Try singing along as soon as possible... Have fun... Feel free to email me regarding your progress...! Don't forget to smile and thank God...!

Answer 6

Learn to tune, learn chord formations and notation and don't try to learn someone elses style. Does your drivers license or ID say, Jonny Lang, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Alvin Lee, Johnny Winter? Make your own style. Then buy a piano to write.

Answer 7

I can give you a few tips...
one DO NOT just give up... it will be hard getting started
learn how to read a guitar tab... also learn how to play by ear *this is harder but you wont have to rely on tabs*
start out easy dont start out trying to play things like Eruption by Van Halen...
learn easy riffs like smoke on the water

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Answer 8

Practice. Practice makes Perfection!

Answer 9

Get a teacher and practice until your fingers hurt. I know it's what everyone tells you but I speak from experience. Avoid books that teach you, they don't work.Good Luck

Answer 10

learn the basic cords ABCDEFG Cord that go well together are as folllowed CDG, CGG#, and AED. just play those cord together and you will find something. The best thing to do is to experiment just play what sounds good to you.. and find someone that knows some basics...... have fun its a worth while hobby
-John Paul