Play The Guitar The Right Way From The Start

By Elrik Clapton


Once you have decided that you want to learn to play the guitar, you are surely on your way to start a wonderful journey. This is such an exciting choice and instrument that you will definitely fall in love with. Guitars are intruiging instruments, and come in many variations, all for different applications.

The first step you should take once you have decided that you want to master this incredible instrument is to decide which style you want to play. As soon as you have made this decision, you will know which guitar you will have to master - the acoustic guitar, classical guitar, electro guitar or electric guitar.

Once you've got a guitar, you quickly realise just how complicated the instrument is. Therefore it might not be a bad idea to borrow a friend's guitar for a short while just to see whether this is really for you. You may find that you fall in love with it instantly, or that you change your mind completely. If you are convinced that playing guitar is a dream that you want to pursue, go ahead and buy your first guitar. Don't spend a fortune on your first guitar. A second hand guitar might be the right choice.

As soon as you have your first guitar it is vital that you get some sort of professional tutoring or guitar teacher. Many people prefer to teach themselves, but it is not a good option as you will definitely pick up some very bad practices. By getting professional tuition from the start, you will develop the best habits from day one. You will definitely reap the benefits of this decision in the future. A teacher will also help you to learn a lot more quickly and effectively. All in all, you will just become a much better player a lot quicker.

If you are a complete beginner, taking private lesions with a professional teacher might be the best option for you. They will be able to talk you through all the different workings of the guitar and also start with teaching you all of the basic playing positions. But if you are very self motivated and have some sort of musical background, online guitar lessons might just be the thing for you. There are several online guitar courses that will suit most budgets and playing levels. The courses can either consist of audio, e-books or video. Online guitar lessons give you the chance to learn at your own pace in the privacy of your own home. As soon as you decide which learning option is best for you, you can begin to learn the ins and outs of this beautiful instrument. But you should know, working with a professional teacher will definitely give you the edge and help you play a complete song or short piece of music in a very short time.




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