What is the best book or method I can use to start learning the guitar. I dont play any other instruments, but I'm just drawn to the guitar. I would like to at learn 1 instrument before I graduate. Should I get a teacher, or is it best to teach myself? How DO I teach myself?
2006-12-08 08:10:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Get a nice electronic tuner. Now. Learning the guitar on an out-of-tune instrument is so frustrating, that I would bet that is why 95% of people quit before they know how to play. I would also suggest a book published by Mel Bay; virtually any of them are good.
Go to a music store, by the nicest tuner you can afford, and get an instrucional method book in a style (or subject) that interests you.
Also, you're fingers WILL hurt at first. Just stay with it, and don't stop when your fingers are sore (bleeding is another issue - you just got your guitar - don't ruin it!) otherwise, you'll take longer to build up those nice callouses we guitarists are so proud of.
Stay with it - and GET A TUNER!!
2006-12-08 08:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by mydogchlamydia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a guitar player for 10 years, first, decide what kind of music you want to learn to play. Start with basic genres. Find yourself a teacher for 30 days, practice everyday. If you still have it in you to want to learn guitar, begin teaching yourself to learn tablature. Find a DIFFERENT teacher than the first and try to take classes once a week. Find some beginner books and teach yourself from those. Once you've done all these things begin to learn current songs on your guitar. Once you get to this stage, find a peer who also plays guitar to practice with as well. Trust me you'll learn something. :)
2006-12-08 08:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by mal_crane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really interested in learning to play the guitar, then you need to purchase the type of guitar that fits you and your personality, get a cd or book to help get you started and PLEASE take LESSONS with a person who loves to teach and play different styles of guitars. In order to stay interested you need to keep it up and don't give up. Playing a guitar is easy, if you enjoy doing so. Good Luck! Back Stage Music in Oklahoma
2006-12-08 08:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 10:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice to you is take lessons and learn to read music, not just Tab. Be patient, it won't come to you overnight. Or over the course of a year for that matter.
2006-12-08 08:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by Ridi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn how to read tabs then look up tabs online of some songs u like thats how i learned. learn the chords too try buying a poster or something
2006-12-08 08:15:19 · answer #6 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dnt try i thought i should learn 2 just dnt i had my dad go and buy me this sick guitar and put all kinds of stickers on it and i hated learning to play it cuz i wasnt able 2 get lessons i just had it for loox so dude dnt waste time or money
2006-12-08 08:43:50 · answer #7 · answered by ClAiR BeAr! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, buy a guitar.
2006-12-08 08:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by Master_of_my_own_domain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a website like 911tabs.com and find a song you really like, and try to play it.
2006-12-08 08:16:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't bother you'll probably be sh*t anyway
2006-12-08 08:13:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋