Learning Guitar

[trieu]

I just got an acoustic guitar from some friends and was wondering what the best way to learn is?
Thanks

[superflychief]

Umm take lessons and practise?

[trieu]

uhhh yeah no kidding, I was wondering if people had suggestions for good websites or good books to use.

[Dumbass17]

i picked up a few books from a guitar store in bonavista area...like $7 each

[Nitzer5]

http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/ got me started. Easy videos on how to play major chords, switch between chords, palm muting and simple solos.

[Oldskool]

Go check out a music store, any music store should have a "learn to play guitar" book available. These books will teach you how to read music, teach you chords, and will have practice exersizes for you.

[JMaj7]

Memorize the notes for each string top to bottom and learn how to tune:
EADGBE
(remember that E and B don't have sharps)

learn how each note progresses (one fret equals half a step)
for e.g

6th string

open is E, 1st fret is F (no E sharp), 2 fret is F sharp(or#), 3 fret is G and so on so forth

This will help you learn chords just by moving the shapes around.

Learn all your chords(start with Majors, Minors, Sevens and Maj7s) and get good at switching between them by learning songs. Try to develop an "ear" for the chords and how they are used to that you get good at using them in the future. Try to learn how the shapes are the same as you move the chord up and down the neck.

Practice how to strum the basics

down down down down
down up down up down up etc

Memorize the notes for each string top to bottom and learn how to tune:
EADGBE

This should get you started.

If you're wanting to learn how to read music, take a class.

[JMaj7]

oh yeah and learn how to read tabs

http://www.songsterr.com

[TKRIS]

justinguitar.com

[trieu]

Thanks guys, justinguitar.com is pretty sweet :thumbsup:

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by Nitzer5
http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/ got me started. Easy videos on how to play major chords, switch between chords, palm muting and simple solos.

fyi, i briefly went through this site and watche da few videos and i must say..this site funkin blow!

[Nitzer5]

Originally posted by Dumbass17


fyi, i briefly went through this site and watche da few videos and i must say..this site funkin blow!

Helped me a lot when I started, I'm sure there's better out there.

[b_t]

Starting out from scratch I would say it is really, really important to find a good teacher so he can get you started properly. Learning right the first time will save shitloads of time unlearning bad habits later.. the combination of not taking lessons and then taking lessons from bad teachers set me back for a long time.

[Dumbass17]

i can play one string notes LOL
but now in my book i came to a part where i'm just outright confused! good luck to YOU haha

[finboy]

http://www.markweinguitarlessons.com/

really easy videos and if you want to talk with the guy, he is really active on the harmony central guitar forums (user name : mark wein)

i would still recommend actual lessons though, as you get instant feedback

[v2kai]

Originally posted by TKRIS
justinguitar.com

x2 great site and truly free lessons. good quality vids and if you like his stuff you can donate.