Is it hard to learn the guitar?

Question

I have no experience what so ever, but I used to play the ukulele,
does that count?
I have guitar next term and i'm totally stoked!

Answer 1

i found it hard to learn guitar (or any other string instrument) because my fingers are too small and weak to hold the string to the fret cleanly.
If you have played ukelele, you should be fine - maybe some finger exercises first will give you a head start.

Answer 2

If you already play the ukulele, the chances are slim you'd have a hard time learning to play the guitar. Why? Most beginners cannot get past the hurt fingertips that are at first excruciating to bear.

Some chords, as you'll learn, are more difficult to form than others, but once you get down the basic F major chord in the first fret you can then play complete songs up and down the fretboard, using that same formation. Cool, huh?

The advice given in the other replies are sound so don't give it up. Playing guitar is a great way to prove to the world that you can do something of your own accord.

I am self-taught, and spending a year in Vocal in high school became the impetus for advancement because I learned how to read and write music.

Pat from Ohio is right; you'll form a loving relationship with your instrument--so much that others might think you're a bit quirky. Who cares? Enjoy the guitar and treat it better than your own body.

Incidentally, I've been playing since 1956 and the guitar is still a mystery at times because there is always something new to learn. My motto: when you feel like playing, play with feeling.

Just do it!

Answer 3

Ukulele will definitely help. But I imagine the notes will be different on the guitar.

The best books are by an author Bruce Arnold. He has an e-book you can buy off amazon called "The Essentials." This is a great way to start off. It teaches you the two most common scales, and all the basic chords. You can also print the book. Hope this helps. You can also find his books on www.muse-eek.com The other great thing about buying books by Bruce Arnold is that if you have a question about something you are learning, he will answer you if you email him. He helped me find the right books for learning lead when I emailed him and even gave me a practice schedule.

Answer 4

You may be a little overwhelmed at first, which is normal with learning anything new. But the good thing about taking a class is that they break it down into bits so you can learn in a more proficient way.

My brother taught himself how to play the guitar, and I have absolutely no idea how he did it. He plays for a local band now that has a fair-sized fan base.

Good luck!

Answer 5

The guitar has been described as a "mistress". If you become very attached to your guitar, it can take a lot of your time. When I first started playing I could hardly bear to leave it alone. It's hard to explain the feeling but when you start playing you will know shortly if it affects you the same way.
Just have fun and good luck with you playing.

Answer 6

You can learn enough basic chords to play hundreds of songs in a matter of weeks or months. It can take years to "master" the guitar. It all depends on your skills, dedication, and amount of practice hours.
Your ukelele skills and abilities will help in your learning since they are both stringed instruments. You are already going to have a head start.
Go for it. It will be one of the best things you've ever done. I learned around the age of 14. Eventually you will be in a band and writing your own songs.

Answer 7

It's hard to keep going with it starting isn't too bad. Don't just play the easy riffs and stuff, that's not guitar. Learn chords. Learning riffs are a bad habit to always do. You should start with the A and E chord and some easy riffs but don't stay on riffs or you will suck.

Answer 8

No, it's not hard to learn the guitar. I will take a lot of practice. Good Luck.

Have a great day!

Answer 9

its not really hard 2 learn guitar well 2 learn the strings r

Answer 10

i play the guitar i am in the sixth grade i am learning mariachi so far i think the chords are to play but other wise it is easy good luck don't stop the more you play the better you get! once again GOOD LUCK!