Do you know how to play guitar?

Question

If so...how did you learn?
Cause...I'm learning by myself and it sucks. Although, I have gotten pretty far. I wouldn't say I'm a horrible guitar player anymore.

Answer 1

In August 1956 a friend from Kentucky drew down 11 chords on a sheet of paper for me. With intermittent help from him in working out rhythm methods, I focused on the standard Country tunes of the times. While in high school I took a year of Vocal and learned how to read and write music--the best thing that ever happened for me to progress.

I purchased a guitar chord book that also had music theory notation fitted for the instrument. Using what materials were available, I soon began to write music, which prompted even more theory study and application.

In essence, I never had a professional lesson from anyone unless I count that old boy from Hazard, Kentucky, and his sheet of 11 chords.

I've been playing and teaching guitar since then--discounting some times while serving in the U.S. Army.

If you have the strong desire to learn to play the guitar, then you will do it. You must live, breathe, and love the guitar to do it.

Answer 2

I play guitar, I used to teach professionally. I've played infront of large audiences, recorded a CD, etc. I'm a pretty good guitar player, but by no means a professional. It took me about 7 years of solid practicing everyday to get to this point. I've been playing for ten years, but not at a serious level for the last three.

I started with no intention of making this a hobby. I just wanted to learn to play one song. So, I didn't take lessons. I went on my own for about a year and did pretty well, but I hit a wall. Then I started taking lessons. I took lessons from four or five different people over the next couple of years, including some professional musicians such as Anthony Wellington, and Mark Dzuiba. I joined a band after about 18 months. That was humbling.

I took lessons on and off for about five years, but nothing prepared me like joining a couple of bands. I honestly think that I learned more from my college jazz bands than anything else.

The one thing that I didn't do enough of that I wish that I had was transcription. If I had spent more time focusing on reading and transcription I may have been able to make this a career instead of a hobby.

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Answer 3

I took lessons, and practiced. Then I spent every available dollar on supplemental material (song books, technique books, etc.). I thought I was great when I could play my favorite metal songs, then I studied classical guitar in college. More lessons, several hours of practicing a day. I don't think i'm too amazing... but I've played a few shows with bands, played a wedding, recorded, taught lessons, played solo (classical guitar) shows... Basically just take lessons and practice a LOT. Some people find it easier to learn out of books, but I've always been more of an auditory learner instead of visual, so I found lessons to be more helpful.

Answer 4

I've been playing for 46 years, & I'm self- taught. How far on R U? What kind of music do U want to play? If U've got some basic chords mastered, can U get together with friends and play? That helps a lot.Listen to lots of what U like and learn from that. I used to play along with records(vinyl) I'm that old! Hope this helps.

Answer 5

They are special matters. Playing guitar is special than gambling guitar hero. The evaluation does not paintings. Some persons aren't as musical adept at gambling devices as others

Answer 6

The trick is finding songs you like to sing and play with.

You can get tabs off the net and download the lyrics and away you go.

Try very simple songs at first. Some songs only have one chord sort of.

Scales are a bit more complicated.

Answer 7

I taught myself and it was rough at first but eventually the more I learned the easier it got. I agree with one of the other responders, get someone else involved that can help you along. Most people are willing to help. Good luck

Answer 8

Taught myself about 25 years ago. I pretty much locked myself in my room with a boom box and a bunch of Stones, Zep and Deep Purple tapes. Got very good eventually. If I had to do it again, I'd take some lessons.

Answer 9

Yeah, I actually was a lead guitarist for many years. My father taught me, he was a darn good guitarist. Try including a family member, it was always more fun when my dad got involved.

Answer 10

I've learned to read music my senior year in high school.
I now play bass, and keyboard,self taught. In addition I've taught myself music theroy. Been with the same band for 18yrs.
Thanks for asking.