i started playing guitar about four weeks ago, and i bought a hal leaonard tab book to play out of. I can play any song in the book pretty good...and b/c of the fact that im learning the songs, im sort of starting to understand how to build songs. soo, what the hell do i need lessons for?
2007-01-27 01:11:57 · 16 answers · asked by Isuck,Usuck,Weallsuck 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Well, well, well, a prodigy?
Good on you for learning well, many people don't have the fortitude to sit down and work it out.
Taking lessons is a very wise thing to do. Remember, no matter how good you think you are, you can go into any guitar center in any town and find 10 people who ar WAY better than you are. Do not get cocky about it, this is the place where many young players fail to stick it out.
Lessons can teach you many things about music theory, about certain technique to make you better, styles, how to sight read notation instead of just tab. Music is a life long journey and no matter what you think, there is always more to learn. Once you delve into jazz and blues, you may become completely overwhelmed, and believe me, if you want to be a really good player, you will need to go into jazz and blues eventually.
Good luck and always remember to have fun with it.
2007-01-27 01:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by stratplayer1967 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Alot of guitar musicians are self-taught, but many, after becoming established, do go ahead and take at least some private lessons...sometimes their from other musicians who they work with, who know how to do certain techniques...which comes to the reason why it's sometimes a good idea to have lessons. If you really want to play correctly, it's important to learn the proper finger placements and different techniques used in playing the instrument well. You may learn how to play basic songs, but unless you find someone to teach and show you how, you'll probably never know about all of the other really neat techniques that are out there. (You may find that although you can play the songs in the book you have, with lesson, and the proper instructions, you will learn faster and learn how to play each level easier. Correct placement and technique is the key to being one of the best!)
2007-01-27 02:11:58 · answer #2 · answered by S. B. C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really should take lessons just for reading notes. I didn't know what I was missing until I could read notes on the guitar. It also helps to know chords. Do you know what a half-diminished chord is? Or an augmented chord is? I mean, I still can't even really do that. You should also take lessons to know some scales and improvise. Believe me, improvising takes a lot of work, but comes with a lot of admiration. You don't know as much as you think. Tabs are the easiest way to learn, but not always the best. I joined a Jazz Band when I was practically a beginner....ehhhhh- not such a good idea. I had hardly any idea what I was doing. Now I do, of course, but it took a lot of work. So, with that long-winded explanation, I hope I've convinced you why you should take lessons.
2007-01-27 01:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by The Great Walrus 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to have lessons, You would be wasting the teachers time . You are gifted to a fault.You would probably try to teach the teacher instead of listening .
Am I right ?
Get more advanced books .
Some of our family have been in music for the past 57 years
Steel ,peddle steel , Dobro,violin ,piano and organ,folk guitar and an ex brother in law was a drummer .
You can never learn to much .
2007-01-27 01:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine814 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been playing for 40 yrs. I've taken lessons from advanced or studio or recording artists to get out of a rut.. I can sight read and play anything.. but your just taping the beginning part.. Learn to read.. M.I.T. has a good book for guitarists on sight reading as does Berklee School of Music.. Learn voice leading.. Learn how chords are built, why they move in certain directions etc.. It's a life long journey my friend. Make it fun though!
2007-01-27 01:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on teaching yourself guitar! It might be good to take lessons from someone who received schooling in guitar technique and basic music theory. This way you know the basics and you might learn something new that will simplify your ability to compose music or play. It sounds like you are really creative, that's really cool.
It's a bonus if you take lessons, especially if someone else is paying for it.
2007-01-27 01:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by jane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So because you've learnt a little, can do something minor, you think you know it all? There is no such thing as learning too much - even Einstein learned new things to the end of his life. There is no substitute for learning, practice and experience. Why be good when you can be better, why be better when you can be one of the best? Go well, and God Bless!
2007-01-27 01:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Scabius Fretful 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go on Youtube. This Australian guy gives REALLY good lessons on popular songs. I love the guy. His username on Youtube is: Jest Song Channel. He plays songs like: Imagine One How to Save a Life and lots of others. Happy playing.
2016-03-29 04:53:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technique, mainly. Lots of good guitar players are completely self-taught, but it helps to have a teacher, or a mentor who will straighten out errors before they become habits. Good luck and enjoy yourself!
2007-01-27 03:27:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't NEED to take lessons unless you want to learn how to play really well.
2007-01-27 01:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋