Want to start playing guitar.

[aeonblue11]

For the longest time I've wanted to start playing guitar, but I've never found the time. But I also don't really know where to begin. I'd rather teach myself to play than get lessons. Just would like to hear any suggestions about some good beginner tabs and other general tips and whatnot.

aeonblue11 Reviewed by aeonblue11 on 09-01-2006. Want to start playing guitar. For the longest time I've wanted to start playing guitar, but I've never found the time. But I also don't really know where to begin. I'd rather teach myself to play than get lessons. Just would like to hear any suggestions about some good beginner tabs and other general tips and whatnot. Rating: 5

[Breukelen advocaat]

For the longest time I've wanted to start playing guitar, but I've never found the time. But I also don't really know where to begin. I'd rather teach myself to play than get lessons. Just would like to hear any suggestions about some good beginner tabs and other general tips and whatnot.

If you can't get lessons from a teacher, then try to hang out with somebody that can show you the basics.

I'd recommend finding a teacher - it's easier to learn correct technique in the beginning than it is to unlearn bad technique later. Even many of the top pros take lessons to learn new things.

Guitar for Dummies is supposed to be a good book. I haven't seen it, since it came out long after I learned, but I do have Bass Guitar for Dummies.

Good luck.

[Kryzco]

if you know music, then try guitarpro

it works wonders

[dopesmoker]

teachers are great, mine only teaches me the kinds of music i like (that means i didnt learn row row row your boat and all that crap) which kept me interested in tough times and allows me to advance quickly

[Mr.Jesus]

ive been playing for a year and a half my teacher teaches me the times a music i like. i bring in a cd and he teaches me any song i want. it's cool.

[dejayou30]

i'd say try to teach yourself and get some basic knowledge before taking lessons otherwise you'll likely get bored. you could also develop bad habits too, though. just remember to use all your fingers and playing along with songs help so you can develop a sense of timing. just learn to play songs you like, work on timing, fingering, etc, and then get some lessons and learn some theory and stuff like that. the main thing is that the more you play the better you will become.

[Shrooms]

i taught myself to play with a behringer guitar. now i have an epi les paul custom ($600) and a shitty amp, but im getting a nice VOX soon. i love playing, you should definitely do it. ive been playing for 2 years, second year on and off

[NextLineIsMine]

You get out of it what you put in. If you only make the effort to strum around with it for a minute or two each day or just forget about it for a week you'll likely find its not going anywhere and give up.

When you work hard and see yourself getting better it excites you alot and inspires you to play much more

[james420]

no. this is all wrong. fuck teachers, books, and freindds. go buy a new les paul, amp, several effects pedals, quit your job, and teach yourself. play nevermind by nirvana continuesly and without end. learn every song. then learn every song on zosa - by the ZEP. VOILA. guitar master.

this was my technique, and many are envious.

[james420]

ive been playing for a year and a half my teacher teaches me the times a music i like. i bring in a cd and he teaches me any song i want. it's cool.

youve got a fuckin cool teacher. where you at?


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