I want to learn how to play the guitar, but don't know what I want to learn. I really want to just learn the basics, then see if i really like it. I have heard about Reading tabletures and rhythm, but I really don't know what it is. I want to know what it easist and is most recommended way to learn how to play the guitar, for beginners.
2006-12-12 13:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Start with chords and rhythm. The first thing you need to be able to do is get your fingers to form chords. Go here http://www.guitarnotes.com/guitar/notes2/ultimate11.shtml
for all the chords. Start with major chords. They will be the ones that are just letters. A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. The far left line is the lowest sounding string, and the far right line is the highest sounding string.
That should at least get you started. There are many websites with tips on learning to play. Just use a search engine like Yahoo.
Hope that helps.
2006-12-12 13:55:31 · answer #1 · answered by Breakfast Machine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn tablature first. Then when you discover what area you like, you have a head start in reading. Tablature is SO EASY-- it's just a picture of the guitar strings showing you where to fret each the string! Rhythms are a LITTLE more complex, but FIRST you have to know how to fret the strings for each chord. Any good guitar teacher can have you playing in just a couple lessons! It is easy, you just have to do it. Seriously.
2006-12-12 14:00:07 · answer #2 · answered by David A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I've been playing guitar for many years, and to me, the easier of the two is learning to read tablature. It's the most common form of guitar music, and it's found everywhere on the internet for free. It's very much self-explanatory and it's what I used to self teach myself on guitar. If you are planning on playing in a band, it is also good to learn guitar chords and rhythm guitar. Chords are very important in composing your own music and improvising.
Overall, I think that you should check out tabs first, and if you don't like them, then you can maybe look at some chords.
2006-12-12 13:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by kjsoccerboy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honest answer, you should learn how to read actual music.
Once you start to read music and understand what you're doing, guitar is easy to enjoy, and you begin to pick up everything else along the way. But for basics, yeah, just pick up a good book on beginner's guiter (don't know if it's the best, but I learned from reading out of the Mel Bay books). Best of luck, and have a good time.
2006-12-12 13:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Shinobi's Path 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would highly recommend getting lessons! They don't have to be from a pro (but that can be better), but from someone who can teach you the basics!
I started with rhythm. IMHO, this is where it all begins. When ready, you can move on to greater things!
Never learned tab here, but it has it's good sides.
I only wanted to learn enough to be able to write songs! And, for me, rhythm was all I needed. Haven't sold any yet, but that was not my main goal!
Hope this helps!
The Ol' Sasquatch Ü
2006-12-12 14:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by Ol' Sasquatch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stick with chords and really simple riffs such as 'smoke on water' by deep purple and green day do some very easy riffs too!
by learning chords and some simple riffs your not going to get disheartened as you will actually be able to play something recognisable!
i started by learning this way and i am self-taught when i had gathered a decent selection of chords and riffs around them i started on lead and used tab/tablature to learn my scales and started to learn some metallica tracks. ive been playing since i got my acoustic at 12 im now 22!
as you get better with playing you may need to learn to read music depending on the style you want to play. but its not necassary
2006-12-12 14:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋