Have you ever thought "wow! Thats so cool! I wish I could play like that!" whenever you see Kurt Cobain, The Edge or Eric Clapton on MTV? If you've been awed by these people for a long time but has never really done anything to learn how to play the guitar, don't worry-- it's not too late. One can always pick up a guitar and learn how to play it anytime of their life. Here are some really great tips to help you out:
Learning the guitar
You obviously need a guitar if you want to learn how to play it. Beginners may have a hard time choosing the best guitar to start with, so here are a few tips to keep in mind when buying your first guitar.
1. Wood Type- always checks the kind of woof used for the guitar. Woods such as mahogany or any other heavier varieties are known for giving more sustained sounds than alder or ash. The biggest disadvantage of guitars made from heavy woods is that they also weigh heavier, and this could cause back aches when playing while standing up for a long time.
2. Number of frets- guitars comes with different numbers of frets. Some have 21, 22 and some have 24 frets. While guitars with 21 frets are more stable, 24 frets are better when used for solos.
3. Type of strings- the type of strings used on the guitar is another important consideration. People who like to play low tunings need to use heavy gauge strings to prevent the strings from becoming too slack. On the other hand, a person who likes playing solos needs to use light gauge strings as these are easier to bend.
Choosing the right song
Once you chose the best guitar for you, you would then need to choose the best songs to learn and play. This should be the kind of song that you love playing and singing. Ideally, you should start with one that has a slow bit and has three or four basic chords. Learning a song that you really love is a great factor to get you inspired and motivated.
Guitar Guide
When you both have a guitar and a song that you'd want to learn to play, the last thing you need is a guitar guide or a song book. A guitar guide will show you the different chords. The sound that you make when you strategically place your fingers on the guitar is called a chord. Your dominant hand is responsible for strumming, which happens when you strike the guitar strings. You can either buy a guitar book to show you how to place your fingers for the chords and you can also find guides on the internet. Videos on how to do this can also be pulled off online.
Practice, practice
One would need constant practice in order to play the guitar well. For beginners, it's ideal to start with 30 minutes of practice 3 to 5 days a week. Constant practice will not only train your fingers to make the right position but it will also train your ears to listen to the chords. If ever you can't make noise due to some reason, you can still practice by just placing your fingers on the right position (without strumming). By doing this, you train your memory to remember the chords and get familiar with it every time you play the guitar.
The tips listed on this article are just some of the many guitar playing tips. If you really want to learn guitar songs, there are a lot more that you can do. With patience and practice, maybe you'll even get to see yourself in an MTV video one day.
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