I just got a guitar and I'm wondering what do i need to do to learn?

Question

I have a new guitar and am eager to learn. How can i?

Answer 1

Try to play some chords. Start with the easiest ones, 3 notes/frets. The x at top of any string is not strummed. o means strum. "C" chord is CEC. It will show the fingering.
You need to cut your nails short and develope calluses on your fingers. Takes about 1-2 months. Don't mind the pain. No pain, no gain.
Go here.
chordhouse.com.
At home page go to Guitar Room. You can see all the most common chords, save any and print them. You will have to learn progressions. Book or teacher.
They will show the tabs and the proper fingering by number. Digit finger=1, middle finger=2, ring finger=3, little finger=4.
Learn the strings.
The "open strings" are low "E", next "A", "D", "G", "B", high "E".
Remember that there are sharps and flats between notes/frets,
EXCEPT BC and EF.
Starting at low string E, the first fret is F, skip F#/Gb, 3rd fret is G, skip 4th fret for now "A". That A note is the next open string.
On the open A string, skip A#/Bb, the next fret is B, next C. This "C" is middle C. Related to the middle C below the staff.
"D" is the next open string.
Skip D#/Eb, next fret E, next F.
G is the next open string.
On the open G string, skip G#/Ab, next fret B, next C, skip C#/Db, next fret D.
E is the top open string.
First fret F, skip F#/Gb, next fret G, skip G#/Ab, next fret A, skip A#/Bb, next fret B, then C.

Going down the neck, the notes just repeat themselves at a higher tone, beginning where the last note left off at the frets. A book will show you all this.
In key of "C", notes progress one octave, C, D, E, F, G, A, B.
C begins the next octave.
Play some chords until your fingers are callused. Nails cut short.
Your fingers should press the strings at 90 degrees.

If you learn a few chords, try these. m=minor chords, others are major. Don;t worry about that now.
Am-F-G-Am

Em-Am-Dm-G-Em-F-G-C

This is a plate full for now.

I'm not a pro or teacher, just learning myself.

Hope this helps, and not mush.

Answer 2

For self teaching I recommend a Mel Bay guitar book. Mel Bay books have been the bible for beginning players. A teacher will help, but to play any musical instrument, you need 1% inspiration and 99% persperation. I suggest you use nylon strings as they will be easier on your fingers as you learn. You must be able to change chords quickly enough that the song does not stall. This is work.

Answer 3

First thing is the learn the parts are, how to hold the guitar, etc.

Answer 4

You can buy your own self-help guitar book. I don't even think you need lessons if you can already read music. You just need to know a few basic chords to play a song.

Answer 5

Get a teacher. Its the fastest and most reliable way to learn. You COULD read books and look at videos and attempt to do it that way, but a good teacher will steer you clear of pitfalls and dead ends and help you play better, faster. Good luck.

Answer 6

SCALES! STRINGS! INDIVIDUAL NOTES! AND DO NOT FIGHT THE BARRE CHORDS. You will hate them...but you MUST play them...