What is the best way to go about learning acoustic guitar?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Get a guitar! Start with these 4 chords, E, A, C and D. Pick up a book at a music store to learn the finger placements or you can most likely find this on the Internet but I don't know for sure. You will also want a book to show you how to play some simple songs with these chords. These beginner books show you exactly where to place your fingers on the neck of the guitar. Master these chords by playing them over and over (and over) until you got them down at the point you don't even need to look at where your fingers are on the frets (the metal bands that run across the neck of the guitar that separate your chords/keys). Your fingers will hurt (get your first set of strings in a light,yes ask for light,Gage) and your hand will as well. It's going to be awkward for your fingers at first but keep it up and be patient. Keep your hand in an "up" position on the neck; in other words, don't try to keep it "flat" even with neck. Use thumb to hold r hand directly under the neck and you can manipulate your fingers on the top of the neck accordingly.(These simple 4 chords will enable you, in the beginning, to play a million songs (well, maybe somewhat exaggerated, but you will be surprised how many songs key off of these chords and it is a lot). You can go from there if you really like it. My suggestion is go for it by youself in learning these simple chords.

After you are comfortable with these, your fingers are tough , and your hand can stand a few hours of play at a time, consider private lessons. Remember, the guitar frets, like piano keyboard (music in general) are all set up in patterns.Learn the pattern and you are on your way!

eBay has some great guitar deals. If not, don't spend more than $200-300 r so in the beginning but get a name brand like Yahama or Fender. You can get those names in this price range for an acoustic. Happy strumming!

Answer 3

Learn some simple chords - A, Am, E, Em, G, D, C and you will find you can strum along to a wide range of songs. Pick things you know, (even if it's Kumbaya!) because then you know what it's supposed to sound like. If you look up chords or tableture (diagram of where you put your fingers, which string, which fret) on the internet, they will tell you everything from how to tune to which string is which. From the thickest, it's EADGBA. You should be able to find a site which you can tune it from, too. It will play a note and you tune the string until it matches.
Strumming along to tunes you know will teach you timing as well as finger placing and quick chord changes. Makes sure you bend the first knuckles of your fingers, don't let them go flat, as they will touch neighbouring strings and 'dub' them.
Try picking out a tune with individual strings, and try to learn a simple scale.
Good luck, and have fun!

Answer 4

After faffing about with the guitar for a while and teaching myself some simple chords, I joined a local guitar class. Best thing for me, as I got to see there were a lot more folk worse than me (which made me feel better) and some folk who really knew what they were doing (which made me want to strive to be better). I learnt more and varied songs, interesting chord formations, and started to sing along, too.

Because we played in a group, and got to perform solo at the end of each term, I got confident enough to do a 'stand alone' song. What a buzz afterwards! : )

Hope you get as much fun out of learning as I did.

Answer 5

hi,there i think the best way to start is to get a good classical tutor.if you can't get a tutor go to your local music store and ask for help,you can pick up some great beginner dvd's.And the most important thing to do when you start out learning to play guitar is to practice and never give up on learning ,no matter how frustrating it can be__because you will improve it is down to how much you dedicate to learning and more importantly enjoy the experience .good luck have fun.

Answer 6

Teach yourself... I did! I started with 4 basic chords and learnt chords as i need them depending on the song i wanted to learn. ive been playing 4 years now and am at what i think is a very good level..everything i have learnt has been at my own pace and i have enjoyed...nothing forced... good luck and all the best on this exciting journey! Andi

Answer 7

Get a copy of Bert Weedon's "Play in a Day"

Answer 8

just pick it up and explore it, get used to it, get yourself a dvd tutorial, get some chords and practice placing your fingers, then progress from there

Answer 9

Any tune a day book , and start pickin !!