My 13 year old wants to start learning how to play the guitar but does not want to take lessons because he wants to "teach himself". My girlfriend and I want to buy him an acoustic guitar for his upcoming birthday and we were wondering if there was a specific DVD or book that you would recommend to accompany the guitar to help him learn how to play? Nothing too advanced, but something that a 13 year old would enjoy and understand.
2006-10-11 16:04:09 · 5 answers · asked by Chicago Man 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
he doesn't want lessons, but he'll get a dvd? hmm.
From 9 years of experience and taking a total of about 5 or 6 guitar classes my first 2 months... i would HIGHLY advise him to take at least 2-4 classes just to see if he is playing it right. I still say i've taught myself because 5 classes is nothing...the good thing about classes is that you can actually watch the person do it, get special tips and hints, and finally you can actually ask questions. Once again, a video is not very good when you are beginning, it's more for people more advanced (even though it says beginner). I bought a video a long time ago and it was the biggest waste of money.
2006-10-11 17:27:56 · answer #1 · answered by bob888 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend gave me a guitar and showed me a few things, I learned by printing out tabs to songs I know and then trying to play them. I had the tabs for nirvana unplugged and I played my first chord which was an A minor. My face lit up because what I was playing sounded like the album and ever since then I was hooked. Ten yeats later I want to kick my self in the balls because I wished I learned differently. If you are just starting out with music, you want to learn and practice the basics first before you try to rip out some Ozzy solos. Guitar teachers are good. But they are expensive. You can also go to guitar teachers at any time through you guitar era/career (i don't know what to call it). But it is hard to undo bad habits after years of doing them. So when you are starting off, concentrate on doing everything correctly. You tube is a great resource. I wish it was around when I started learning. Learn to tune by ear. This will help devolop you brain to differentiate pitches. Patience and Practice are key. There is no way that I know of to fasttrack your way to being a good guitarist. There are a billion things to learn about music and guitar playing, so pick one up and get the journey started!
2016-03-18 08:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well
there is this one book i am using to teach meself
it is called essentials and elements
it comes with a cd with people playing all the example songs in the book
some songs that it has in it are surfing USA, hey jude, yellow submerine, and more
but you don't need a book, you can find the chords online and all you have to do is string notes togeter.
but the book helps you start off
also some guitars come with a "free" dvd look for one of those
2006-10-11 16:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a guitar sold at target, its a lyon by washburn, i would include the link, but it is too long. it is not the worlds best guitar but it is ok, it comes with a pretty good dvd, try that. it costs $149.99 plus tax
2006-10-11 16:07:20 · answer #4 · answered by Shira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
guitar for dummies, comes with a CD
2006-10-11 16:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, there should be some specific DVD, keep looking you'll find it.
2006-10-11 16:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by D.J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋