OK i'm 14 years old, a girl, and pretty much music is in my blood i have one uncle who can like play any instrument -except Fiddle/Violin- and like everyone plays or sings something well i can't sing -or at least i don't think i can- so i want to learn guitar!! A family friend is going to kinda give me lessons i have to learn the chords then go and watch him play -he's old and plays with some of his friends at his house a lot- and just kinda learn on my own which is how a lot of my family learned but i still need some tips anything that will help me become good. plz plz plz help me!!!
2007-03-10 15:36:58 · 7 answers · asked by ~Manda_Panda~ 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
The best advice I can give you is to not be discouraged when the fingertips on your left hand start getting sore from pressing down on the strings. If you keep up with playing on a daily basis, you will develop small calluses on your finger tips which will make it so it no longer hurts. And don't worry, they are not noticeable. I started on a nylon string guitar rather than a steel string. The sound is not quite as good, but it's easier on your fingers. Once you are more adept and have those calluses, a steel string will be no problem.
Learning on your own once you have the basics down is fine, but it is also helpful to have guitar music books. You can buy them at most any musical instrument store and there's usually a wide variety to choose from. You can pick a book with songs you like and it will tell you what chords to play at each change. The style and method is up to you.
I started guitar lessons when I was 14 too. I'm 46 now and haven't played in years because I had carpel tunnel syndrome (not from guitar playing). I've had operations on both hands to ease the problem and I am planning to get back into playing guitar again.
Good luck and happy strumming.
2007-03-10 15:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by PDY 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I tought myself how to play guitar when I was 15, 17 years later, Im still playing. Id recommend first learning the names of the strings on the guitar first. Once you learn that, learn how to tune the guitar, because this is the most important thing. Once you get those 2 basics down. Id suggest picking up some basic chord books. And deff start to play on an Acoustic prior to an Electric. This will make your fingers much stronger....Good luck in your future.
2007-03-10 15:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find as much material in a music store about beginner's guitar you can find. Also look at the basic acoustic guitar for your first. Pour through the books--and NEVER become intimidated by what you read: YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Allow your passion for guitar to be your fuel to study and pratice long long hours--for months--maybe years--as you'll discover the chords and easy ways to change them up.
I personally believe girls can crank out the jams just as good as any guy can--and it well may even be a girl guitarist who can save rock from it's punky garbage alternative rock rut it's now in.
It all begins w/ the passion for what you love doing--and then dedicating yourself to learning the guitar. Oh....don't get taken in by guys looking to "riff" something other than your guitar strings, honeybee......always measure common sense and take care.
2007-03-10 15:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I would suggest you get a guitar that has good action and has a sound you really like. Then, pick some songs you would really like to learn how to play on guitar. If you really like a song a lot, you will be more inspired to learn how to play it on guitar. Try and sing along while you play the song on guitar.
In case you're interested, you can get interactive guitar lessons online where you can learn guitar strum patterns, fingerings, picking and more for songs you want to learn how to play at http://download-sheet-music-online.com/guitar-lessons.html
2007-03-10 15:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have played guitar for MANY years, and I've noticed a lot of people who start, think/hope they'll be able to play in a week or month. Just "know" that you probably won't be very good for at least a year of hard and long practice. That's great, just practice hard and don't worry about how it sounds for about a year.
2007-03-10 15:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by LD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you learn will you teach me
2007-03-10 15:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Kyle C 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
go to a guitar place that teaches you i guess
2007-03-10 15:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by Paligurl 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋