Learning To Play Guitar

Learning To Play Guitar
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Ian_Major]Ian Major

It's not something you can learn in an afternoon and it will take hard work and above all, practice, but boy is it worth it.

Have you ever wondered why you want to play guitar? This isn't just an of the cuff question because the answer to this will give you a starting point to learning and that is so important.

What sound makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up and sends a little shiver down your spine? Is it a searing riff played by Hendrix, a soulful lead played by Gary Moore or maybe the "acoustic sound " does it for you? Whatever it is I'd bet money that this will be the kind of sound you want to make.

But first things first.

If you want to sound like your favorite electric guitarist, then buy and choose to learn the Electric Guitar. You can't sound like Hendrix, Moore, Van Halen or whoever your "guitar hero" is by starting with an Acoustic Guitar. I don't mean that you shouldn't learn to play acoustic guitar, only that you wont get the kind of sounds that you want. If, on the other hand the intricate acoustic guitar work of Nuno Bettencourt from the band Extreme on "More Than Words" is what "floats your boat", you would be better of learning to play Acoustic Guitar.

So where do you start.

Whichever style of guitar you choose you will start at the same place. In the early learning stages there's not much difference whether you play Electric or Acoustic because you will probably be starting out at the same place.

If you want to download free chord diagrams and tabulature from the internet then go ahead. This is a great way to start and you will find more information than you can throw a stick at on Google Search. Personally, I advise that you borrow or purchase a book of guitar chords and or tabulature and there are two reasons why I advise this.

1# I find it much easier to pick up a book of chords and practice than I do to sit in front of a PC or Laptop. I can take my guitar and chord book with me if I want to no matter where I may go.

2# The second reason tie's in with another piece of advice that I offer and that is to learn with an experienced guitarist should you be fortunate enough to know one. It's easy to take along your chord book etc if your visiting him or her.

I can't stress the previous point enough. learning with an experienced guitarist will not only prevent you from forming bad playing habits but can save you literally months of heartache and frustration. This doesn't have to be a guitar teacher, just someone that can guide you on your way and give you some encouragement when it's needed. If you don't have an experienced guitarist as a friend then I would recommend seeking out a good guitar teacher.

Remember that I said learning to play guitar wont be easy to begin with even when you're using guitar chords specially laid out for beginners.

At first you may well find difficulty and awkwardness with the fingers that are used to play chords, but if you think about it, isn't this always the case with anything that requires manual dexterity? But quite quickly, with repetition and practice you will know exactly where to place your fingers on the fretboard and be changing between chords quickly and smoothly. In fact the more you practice the less you will even think about finger positioning.

When the going gets tough, the tough listen to there favorite guitarist, at least that what I do and I suggest you do the same. After all isn't that what got you started in the first place?. Doing this will give you the motivation to keep going, to keep learning and to keep improving.

In learning to play guitar, you are at the beginning of wonderful experience. I wish I could be there with you.

Here's my last piece of advice for now. Practice, Practice, Practice.

Play On.

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Easy Guitar Songs - Easy Songs to Learn on the Guitar

Easy Guitar Songs - Easy Songs to Learn on the Guitar
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A lot of beginning guitar players get bored with traditional lessons early on, and would like to learn some easy songs to play on the guitar in order to break up the monotony of learning basic notes and chords. We will take a look at some easy to learn songs that you can learn to play on the guitar.

Nirvana: About A Girl

About A Girl by Nirvana is a very fun and easy song to play. The basic verse is simply a progression of "A" and "G" chords played in the open position. The chorus is a little bit more complicated, but can be picked up easily by most guitar players.

America: Horse With No Name

Horse With No Name is a popular song written by Dewey Bunnel from the band America. The song consists of two chords, "E minor" and "D". The same chords are repeated throughout the verse as well as the chorus.

Jimmy Buffet: Margaritaville

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffet is easy to play and is always a crowd favorite. The chord progressions goes D-A-G throughout the song. The song is also a great one to learn because beginners can play the basic chords and learn the more advanced stuff such as the walking bass line as they progress.

Some other fun and easy songs to learn on the guitar are:

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield

If Not For You by Bob Dylan

Help! by The Beatles

Three Marlenas by The Wallflowers

Hurt by Johnny Cash

Before You Accuse Me by The Blues

Fire by Bruce Springsteen

House of the Rising Sun by The Animals

I Shot the Sheriff by Bob Marley

Happy by The Rolling Stones

Another great easy to learn guitar song for the Christmas holiday is Silent Night.

It's good for beginning guitar players to learn some easy to play songs on the guitar. It can be a nice break between learning the technical stuff and makes learning to play the guitar a much more enjoyable experience.

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The Secret to Learn How to Play Guitar Fast

The Secret to Learn How to Play Guitar Fast
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Learning how to play guitar doesn't have to be difficult, although some websites and instructors make it out that way. The time it takes you to learn is dependent on your expectations for what you want to play. If you want to be able to play top 40 songs you hear on the radio, and jam at parties with your friends then you can learn to play guitar fast, and that is what we're going to explore in this article.

Don't learn what isn't required

Don't spend time learning about theory and musical techniques if you aren't going to use them. Most private guitar lessons will start you learning the names of each string, then the notes on each string. This is very important for people who want to learn to play lead guitar, or plan on furthering their education. How ever if this isn't you don't spend time learning it.

If your main goal is to learn songs, play them well, and jam with other guitar players the technical aspect is probably something you won't ever use. If you want to learn how to play guitar fast you need to focus on the basics. Chord structure, strumming, and tablature reading.

Chords are the basis of every song, and thankfully are the easiest part of guitar to learn. Once you can play the basic major and minor chords you'll be amazed at just how easy most songs on the radio are to play.

Along with understanding what chords to play you must be able to duplicate the strumming patterns other bands use. This can take time, but practice makes perfect. Choose several songs to practice with after you've learned the chords progressions. You'll find that it becomes habit over time and as you master a few you'll be able to learn other songs more quickly.

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