so what would you reccomend I do first? Any other sites that could be of use that you know?
2007-03-15 13:40:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Yes it is possible. My husband taught himself a number of years ago, and both my sons have taught themselves recently. Find a site that shows you what the chords look like (where your fingers go), and then search for the "guitar tabs" for a specific song to start learning with. Pick a song you know pretty well, so you know what it's supposed to sound like.
That's it - just keep practicing and adding more songs, until you get used to the chords and where your fingers go. That's all my kids did, and they're both getting quite good.
2007-03-15 13:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you work really hard.
The first challenge is going to be dexterity. This can only be solved with a lot of practice. Pick a string. Put your ring finger right behind the fret cloeset to the neck. Pick it. And then your middle finger on the next pick it, and so on and so no until you do the entire fret board. Do this ad nauseum.
Also, alternate your pick strokes. If you finger-picking, practice varying the fingers you pick with in varying order.
Also buy a chord book and start strumming and switching as smoothly as you can between chords to get that down.
Lastly, find a tablature site, like guitartab.com or Harmony Central. Tab is cheat sheet music that tells you where to put your fingers by numbers. Start simple: no searing solos. Simple songs. Think the Ramones (three chords and a lot of attitude).
Practice religiously and keep in mind that for the first 2,000 hours of practice, whether every day or just once a month, guitar will be very frustrating.
And as soon as you can, start listening to songs so you can develop a better ear. There are also tons of books and DVDS. None of them are magic and all of them require practice. But good luck.
2007-03-15 21:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by elpuga2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to teach yourself to play guitar, but it takes a very sharp eye for detail and a high level of natural talent in music.
To start with, teach yourself a scale. See what sounds right and what doesn't and also find the one that sounds best to you. I suggest using the A string for this (the second thickest string). You'll see why if you do what I think you may do.
As for the rest of the stuff you may eventually develop your own styles. I taught myself everything from 2-fingered solos to drop-D tuning and even palm muting and sliding. It'll all come eventually if you keep at and have an eye for detail and are very keen when watching others.
2007-03-15 20:48:01 · answer #3 · answered by I want my *old* MTV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any sites but yes it defiantly is possible to teach yourself to play the guitar many people have done that but I don't know what to recommend for you to do first maybe start trying to figure out different keys ask someone at a music store a question about how to play the different keys instead of taking lessons that cost money!
2007-03-15 20:49:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it would be well worth the investment in a few lessons to get familiar with basic concepts. THEN practice, practice, practice those few chords until you can play them without looking at the fretboard. THEN get yerself a chord book of some of yer favourite songs and learn to play them. Playing the guitar well is an ongoing learning experience well worth the time and effort.
2007-03-15 20:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck yes its possible.. many of the greatest guitar plaers are self taught! Get yourself a begginners book and build up those callouses!! Have fun!
2007-03-15 21:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES..all the greatest guitarists taught themselves...
go to:
http://www.vguitarlessons.com
u can download 12 free lessons--everything u need to know about guitar...very cool instructor...very easy to learn from and follow videos.
2007-03-15 21:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Isuck,Usuck,Weallsuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course! i've been teaching myself for, like, five years!:)
i recommend learning some simple chord progressions first... and try going to http://www.guitartricks.com
that's a great site.
2007-03-15 20:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by Homestar Runner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of instructional CDs/DVDs and books out there. You can probably also rent an instrument if you're not sure that you want to invest permanently.
2007-03-15 20:43:54 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ultimate-guitar.com
begining lessons staring at how to hold the interment
i took lessons for jsut 2 weeks so i could learn the basics then i quit
2007-03-15 20:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by ~LXS~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋