Friday, January 8, 2010

Beginning Guitar Lessons: Getting Started

By Marge Greathouse

If, you have want to learn, how to play guitar? You have to take regular lessons. It is the easiest instrument to learn as huge resources are available.

All in all, is there anyone who doesn't want to learn to play the guitar? To get started, you'll need to take guitar lessons.

There are three methods to learn playing guitar. Firstly, you may adopt self-help with the use of chord sheets or online instructions and videos. The second way is to seek help from your family members or friends who do play guitar. Yet another way is to learn from the professional teacher in a group class or alone.

These are all valid approaches, but before you begin any beginning guitar lesson ask yourself why you want to learn. Do you want to be in a band? Do you want to emulate a guitar player you know? Do you just love learning new skills? Your answer is your own, but be honest: your reasons will reflect how much commitment you will have later on in the learning process.

Beginning guitar lessons requires, first and foremost, a guitar. Borrowing one is a good way to experiment, but it's best to get your own so that you can practice whenever - and for however long - you like. This will also make it easier to learn, as you'll always be using the same guitar. You also need to honestly assess your commitment level. How much time do you have to practice on a daily basis? Are there other interests that will take priority?

In order to really learn to play, it will require ongoing commitment: you can't give up because your fingers hurt. And they will, but if you begin with motivation, you'll be able to go back to that every time you feel like giving up.

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