Beginning Guitar Lessons - Easy and Fast?

By Thanh Haas

Because of its popularity, the guitar is one of the simpler instruments to learn to play. Firstly, many learning resources exist and are readily available. Secondly, the guitar is a very portable instrument, especially the acoustic version which doesn't require you to plug in an amplifier. This makes it easy to learn and practice anywhere! Of course we're not even considering the 'coolness' factor.

All in all, is there anyone who doesn't want to learn to play the guitar? To get started, you'll need to take guitar lessons.

There are three methods to learn playing guitar. Firstly, you may adopt self-help with the use of chord sheets or online instructions and videos. The second way is to seek help from your family members or friends who do play guitar. Yet another way is to learn from the professional teacher in a group class or alone.

No matter what method you adopt, you must think beforehand, why you wish to learn to play guitar at all. Do some soul-searching for your reasons. Is it because you wish to be a performer in a band? Or is it because you wish to impress someone you like? Or, is your interest purely academic and you wished to learn purely for the sake of learning? This is important because it is the determining factor in your future dedication for it.

The first requisite for learning to play guitar is that you buy one. Borrowing a guitar from a friend or your brother allows you very limited time of practice. Besides, having your own guitar allows you the ease of getting accustomed to only one guitar which is a necessity for a new learner. It is also necessary to ascertain your degree of serious intent. You should know how much time you can devote for guitar practicing.

It is advisable to know your level of priority towards guitar-playing. If you are quite serious about learning, you must not stop playing even if your fingers hurt initially. You remind yourself of your reasons in the first place for learning to play guitar. - 30549

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