Hi im gonna buy an Ashton starter kit guitarwith the dvd nd everything soon for 300nzdollars...i m gona teach myself for a few months then get lessons...anyone got any tips...btw its too late to get lessons as it is too far into the year...
2007-09-11 21:35:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Below are some links to similar questions I have already answered on this subject. It should cover most of what you need, but if you think of something else just give me a shout and I will do what I can.
2007-09-12 07:23:08 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok. If u want private lessons, go to ur local music shop & see if anyone's advertising. Otherwise, yes, buy a tuner (unless the dvd has tuning notes on it.) Choose simple chords ( A D E ) are good and practise each one individually, the try changing between them The dvd wil presumably have song suggestions on it, but early rock n roll is always fun ( Chuck Berry's Johnny B Goode for example).Hope this helps.
2007-09-12 14:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by SKCave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best tip, i think, is not to expect to much to soon. i have seen many newbies fall into the trap of expecting to play like thier heros within weeks. but then, when they don't they become disallusioned and give up.
take things slow at first, some simple chordal exersicses, and some easy licks. (search for song of joy, beethoven, in the open position) and slowly build a good fluid motion with both hands.
Another tip is to learn the real notes on the fret board.
a very good website, which gives you a vast amount on guitar including tabs, forums, lessons. is ultimate-guitar.com
2007-09-12 06:00:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the classes just started, so no you'll not too late. Have you checked out the sites on the Internet, some are very good, of course my first choice is always a teacher, but if you want to check out some of these to see what type of teaching method that your looking for give these a try :
http://www.guitarchordsmagic.com/
http://www.billbrutal.com/
http://www.learn-to-play-guitar-online.info
http://www.justinguitar.com/
http://www.worldguitar.com/
http://www.8notes.com/ (click on guitar picture)
http://www.stringdancer.com/ (free electronic tuner)
http://www.guitartutoronline.com/
These are a few that you can check out, wish you luck, if you don't find what your looking for on one of these sites try youtube they also have guitar lessons !!!!!!!!! bye.
2007-09-12 22:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by chessmaster1018 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can never be too late to learn music or a new instrument.
but dont think you can pick up the guitar and be the next Jimi Hendrix (then again, maybe you can ;) ).
Learning music is all about one thing:
PRACTISE
PRACTISE
PRACTISE.
If you doing something wrong, you are not practising enough.
If you got it right, carry on practising.
The trick is to make it fun.
Also learn some music theory, itll help stax!
Good luck!
2007-09-12 09:19:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out
http://learn-to-play-guitar-online.info
You can get step by step video instructions and guitar lessons that show you the secrets of how to play the guitar in great detail.
Good luck!
2007-09-13 23:18:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be helpful if you have a friend who can help you to get started. Otherwise, borrow a book from the library or find instructions on the Web.
2007-09-12 04:44:34 · answer #7 · answered by Max 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your nails clipped, it will make fingering chords easier. Invest in an electronic tuner, they usually run about 20-30 dollars. Have a second set of strings ready in case you break one. Invest in a strap. keep plenty of picks handy.
2007-09-12 04:44:49 · answer #8 · answered by go_romo_go 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never to late uin the year to get lessons froma private teacher.
If you don't have success right away learning on your own - DON'T BE DISCOURAGED!
Keep going! Play with friends, ask them to show you stuff, jam with them.
2007-09-12 11:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by conchobor2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep this in mind . . . if it were easy, EVERYBODY would play guitar.
Chords & scales & scales & chords over and over and over again and again and again then, start over from the beginning.
2007-09-12 19:05:46 · answer #10 · answered by Gardner? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋