Learning how to play guitar self-taught has proven difficult, please help?!
Question: Well, i have an acoustic and electric guitar. I want to learn to play them both, but it has proven sort of difficult for I do not know where to begin!
I started out trying to learn songs, but it turns out that it is more difficult than I anticipated.
Where do I start? I know an instructor will help, but are they expensive? Will buying instructional DVDs and books help me?
I want to play metal and some old rock and maybe Jimi Hendrix style on the electric. Im up for learning ANYTHING on both guitars though. I have been open to all types of music. So, I ask you once again, where do I begin?!
Answers: Well, i have an acoustic and electric guitar. I want to learn to play them both, but it has proven sort of difficult for I do not know where to begin!
I started out trying to learn songs, but it turns out that it is more difficult than I anticipated.
Where do I start? I know an instructor will help, but are they expensive? Will buying instructional DVDs and books help me?
I want to play metal and some old rock and maybe Jimi Hendrix style on the electric. Im up for learning ANYTHING on both guitars though. I have been open to all types of music. So, I ask you once again, where do I begin?!
Instructor prices vary on their skill level, whether it's through a music store, or whether it's through their studio. Many college musicians teach at local music stores for cheaper rates, and if you contact a local college, sometimes the professors will get you in touch with students who will teach for a low rate simply because they want experience.
It's the job of the instructor to accomodate your learning pace and what you want to accomplish. If you like to learn slowly, they'll teach you slowly. If you want to learn fast, they can do that too--but be prepared to practice!
Secondly, with an instructor, you have a GUIDED practice and instruction on where to even start. You learn basics and build from there--AND you also don't risk the chance of teaching yourself bad technique with an instructor.
Lastly, with instructional DVDs....that will get pricy. You'll need to buy a new DVD every time you complete one, when you could've just taken lessons for the same price. I currently charge $25 per hour for instruction, which is often the same price (or less) of those home instruction DVDs. You could take a 30 minute session per week and each week, the instructor will give you stuff to work on and study.
I say opt for the teacher. You can get so much more guidance and develop better technique along the way.
Get a tab book with all the beatles songs.. they are easy/ great for begginers and will teach you the basic chords.
(Use the acoustic 1st)
Once u have mastered a few of those songs get a Nirvana tab book and play some of those songs on your electric. They are super easy/ great for beginners and will teach you popular power chords!
Good luck!
1. First learn how to tune your guitar yourself.
2. Get an book with basic info. and chords
3. Start on acoustic.
4. Learn power chords.
5. Play some electric guitar w/ distortion.
6. Learn a scale.
7. Randomly hit certain notes in a scale form to create a solo.
8. Practice as much as possible. Up to 10 hours a day.
At least 2 hours daily.
When I first started teaching myself I started on an acoustic guitar becaus it's easier to learn notes and sons in my opinion. But if you want you can start on an electric guitar. If you need easy songs go on http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ to find novice songs. They have other, harder sons to but start on novice. The dvds didn't really help me but they helped my brother learn. So I guess it depends on what type of learner you are. So I think that's all I can tell you. Hope I helped.
Your best bet is to get a DVD that shows correct finger positions. Cheaper than an instructor, and you can learn at your own pace.