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#tips on how to play a guitar I just got one and I’m lost
empty gate
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Start by learning the names of the parts of the guitars and the names of the strings, then just learn some basic chords like eminor, gmajor, cmajor etc.
After that you can get into music theory in guitar while trying to play songs that are harder and harder
Easiest song imo to start with for playing rhythm is perfect by ed sheeran
I'm not too good at it, still only 3 months into playing but this will get you accustomed to the basics
wet ice
try yousician its a nice guitar learning app
royal crane
try yousician its a nice guitar learning app
It's not like I've seen enough ads already -_-
royal crane
True, though the way I started learning was literally just searching tutorials for my fav songs on youtube, you learn 10x better and faster if you actually enjoy the music you learn, the reason why I quit taking lessons was because I didnt like any of the songs I got for homework. So don't stress about having to learn every single song you hear, yes getting a habit of learning is very important which tbh I haven't done at all lmao, if I here a song I like, learning it on guitar doesn't really require any motivation or dicipline because duh, I actually want to learn it
empty gate
How do i like fix the off tune a bit when I strum the string is it like wrong finger place,eng or something
sterile siren
- Is your guitar tuned right? Find a tuner app (phone or computer) and check open strings / 7th fret. If the open strings are correct but further down the neck it's severely out of tune (+1/4 tone), change strings. If it is still out of tune, the guitar may need setting up or even replaced. Remember, learning to play on a bad instrument is impossible
- Start slow. Make sure your fingers are like little hammers, pressing the string right in the middle of fret with just enough force that the sound is clear. If you are trying to play a chord and something sounds wrong, slow down, place that chord and play each string to see what's wrong. Adjust that finger and try again. Taking it slow but right at the beginning of your learning is important
- Pay attention to your overall posture (how you sit and hold guitar), and the positions of your both hands. There are many styles and variability here, but I would recommend starting with a classical posture - sit straight, left leg raised on a stool or a box, guitar angled up 30-45 degrees, right elbow resting on the deck. If you just lift both hands the guitar doesn't fall (it's laying stable on your knees). Pay attention if any part of your body (especially hands/wrists) is getting sore/tense - a sign you are holding something wrong. Good posture will also make it easier to: see the neck, get a clear tone when you fret, strum/pluck strings.
- Start with easy things. Don't go jumping into complicated stuff, ofcourse you won't be able to play that. Find a guitar teaching book, website (check out hubguitar.com, I've found it useful).
- Ultimately, no one here can help you much here based on the limited info you gave. What you really need is to find an IRL person who plays guitar and can look at your fingers etc. If you can, get a guitar teacher. Tutorials and youtube lessons are nice, but that's like trying to teach yourself tennis by reading books and playing against a wall. Even video lessons with a person are not as great if you are a complete beginner
(6) Think about what kind of guitar music do you want to play. Are you interested in electric guitar with pick? Strumming chords for singing? Classical, fingerstyle, or flamenco? Playing together with other people or a backing track?
A lot of guitar resources out there are for one of these styles. Same goes for teachers - you probably don't want to be learning 18th century classical etudes if your goal is to learn to strum chords. Think about what style you want to play and pick the right resources/teachers.
wet ice
If u play electric make sure that you get the most basic things down. How to hold a pick, where and how to hold your right hand on the guitar when picking, proper posture. Make sure you don't develop bad habits. Learn what is right and catch yourself when you make any mistake.
empty gate
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