I am going to start to learn to play the electric guitar after Christmas (self-teaching). Where can I see the chords or songs to base my learning off of?
2007-12-22 03:57:08 · 17 answers · asked by Jennifer 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Casey.... If you have no prior music training, I suggest you find a qualified guitar instructor. You may be able to teach yourself, but there are things that you just cant learn from a book or on your own. You probably should start with an acoustic then progress to the electric, but that is just a matter of opinion. What is important is that you invest in a guitar that is of good to excellent quality. Please don't try to learn with one of those k-mart or wal-mart pieces of sh!t. They really fret hard and cause extremely sore fingers, and will do nothing but discourage you from learning.Go to a music shop and pick one out with the help of a professional. Get one that will stay in tune longer than after the first strum on it.
2007-12-22 04:08:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im 12 turning 13 the 22nd. YAY! lol. i got my guitar about 7 months ago. i had no experiance either. thats actually a really good deal i paid 200 bucks for my guitar,amp and everything else. im still learning. there is ALWAYS something new to learn on guitar. so you never stop. it is hard at first and your fingers might start to hurt a little but once you get the hang of it its not so hard. learn the main stuff first!!! learn barre chords, those are important!! i still havent learned the other ones like a major and that stuff yet. but i will! learn the happy birthday song, some of the godfather theme song, smoke on the water those were all easy for me. right now i am trying to learn sweet child o' mine by the guns n roses!! its sooo cool. i never thought i would be able to learn something like that when i first got my guitar, but its going really well. i got the intro already .but i still need to perfect it before learning the rest. GOOD LUCK! we should jam out!! lol. :p
2016-04-10 12:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To start with you get a teacher, you can get one that comes to your house, or go to a local music store once a week and have lessons, then you learn the name of the strings, you learn how to hold your hands and fingres, and how to hold the guitar, then you deside if you want to use your fingers or a pick........most self taught people don't get very far....they learn a few chords and then seem to stop.....I think it's best if you set a goal....must teachers have a series of books that you go through. If you can't or don't want a teacher the next best thing is to take lessons on line or get one of their Cd's, videos, or DVD's, some of the Online tutors are pretty good, and some give you free introduction lessons, you have to check them out to see whcih ones do, here are a few to check out :
http://www.jamplay.com/
http://www.billbrutal.com/
http://www.guitarchordsmagic.com/
http://www.8notes.com/ (click on the guitar)
http://www.learn-to-play-guitar-online.info
http://www.guitarforbeginners.com/
http://www.worldguitar.com/
http://www.fretplay.com/
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/
http://www.stringdancer.com/
http://www.chordie.com/
http://www.chordfind.com/
http://www.wiki.com.Rapidly learn to play the acoustic guitar.
http://www.guitartutoronline.com/
http://www.absolutelyunderstandguitar.com/
http://www.learntoplayguitar.net/
These are just a few, see if you can find something that you like, youtube has free guitar lessons, but I haven't checked these out, so I have no idea if their good or not, well good luck to you, bye !!!!!!!!!!
2007-12-22 08:32:59 · answer #3 · answered by chessmaster1018 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I play guitar! Contact me by mail and I'll show you the basics. But, I would strongly recommend to start with an acoustic to get hang of it! Then get your electric one. If you start with electric there are many handling problems and you wont be satistied with the results! Mail me :- tyson_star06(at)yahoo dot co dot in
2007-12-22 04:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by swarnavo ghosal 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok. There are tons of websites with free guitar lessons. Also you should get a beginners book that has chord charts in it ( try amazon.com or any music store) Have fun!
2007-12-22 04:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by kaisergirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Get a chord chart and practice until your arm feels broken.
Good luck.
2007-12-22 04:01:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mariana Straits 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
the internet is your friend .just look up some chord websites or guitar tab websites and you should be good to go
2007-12-22 10:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by derived 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You will find links to similar questions I have answered. Hopefully they will give you the information you need. If there is something further I can help you with, give me a shout.
2007-12-22 07:55:37 · answer #8 · answered by MUDD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i looked on youtube. i looked up videos "learn to play guitar" but i also used a learn to play guitar book.
but it was easy for me cuz i play violin.....
2007-12-22 07:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest lessons!! Or stop in a book store!
2007-12-22 04:01:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋