A Guide To Becoming A Blues Guitarist

By Michelle Smith


There are tons of reasons to learn how to play a guitar. One could want to find ways to relax, add a new creative hobby to their life, or reach out and connect to others in their town or city. When engaging with something as wonderful as music, people can access parts of the brain that might not otherwise be stimulated. Some people may find it to be intimidating to learn a new instrument. However, with a couple simple guidelines, almost anyone can become a wonderful blues guitarist.

There are lots of people who don't learn the guitar simply because they don't think they are able. This generally isn't the case at all. Most people will have the capability to learn any instrument, especially the guitar. What you need to realize is that the most important activity one can do while learning is simply to practice. Make sure that you practice every day a little bit. It won't matter if you only have half an hour or fifteen minutes, just make sure you practice consistently.

Start by purchasing or renting a guitar from your local music shop or even online. You can find several deals on various sites around the web. Make sure that you purchase a guitar that's within your budget, but also of high quality. Many beginners can become discouraged by playing a poor quality instrument. This is because a higher quality instrument will have more room for error, as your fingers can press on the strings more easily.

Lots of people starting out will begin by learning simple songs. After they learn a couple easy songs for beginners, they tend to progress to more difficult pieces. When you start, learn a few of the basic chords - D, C, and G. You're going to be pleased by the number of songs you can play just by using a few basic chords.

As you start improving, you can segue into learning other chords as well. In addition to learning all of the major chords, try learning the minor chords as well. Then you can move on to the seventh chords, which will allow you to play an even wider range of songs.

If you're getting a bit bored at just playing chord progressions, be sure to transition into finger picking too. Lots of beginners may be intimidated, but it isn't really that difficult.. When you start learning how to pick the strings with your fingers, you're going to get a lot better. Your range is going to increase dramatically.

Another wonderful way to improve is to study different musicians. You can learn a lot by listening to the way other musicians play the blues. Try listening to various musicians while drive or even while you're at work. When you listen to wide ranges of music, you're going to be training your ear. This is going to be immensely helpful as you make strides at improvement.

It doesn't matter if you are a beginning musician, or if you've been playing for several years. With a little bit of effort, anyone can really become a great blues guitarist. Remember to set some time aside every day to practice. With a little bit of hard work, you'll be able to have fun and impress your friends and family with your new skills.




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