| Learn Guitar: Beginners ... | | | | possible condition it can be. It is pointless to learn on |
| Congratulations on deciding to learn the guitar! | | | | something that is difficult to play or doesn't sound the |
| You have decided to learn (I think) the world's greatest | | | | best it can. That would only serve to hinder your |
| instrument! | | | | progress. |
| Why is it the greatest? | | | | 4. Buy an electronic tuner - These are not expensive |
| Don't get me wrong ... I love (and play) many other | | | | and makes keeping your guitar in tune quite easy. |
| instruments, but none offer the portability and range of | | | | Once again, this will be available from a reputable |
| uses as much as a guitar. | | | | dealer. Get them to show you how to use it. |
| As a beginner, you need to start off on the right track. | | | | 5. Keep your guitar out of the heat and sun - Guitars |
| Here are 7 tips to get you started ... | | | | are made of wood. Wood in heat tends to bend and |
| 1. Don't rush - Rushing through lessons is the quickest | | | | warp. So as much as possible, look after your |
| road to failure. Take it easy ... get it right. You cannot | | | | investment and it will serve you well for years to |
| move onto more advanced techniques until you have | | | | come. |
| the basics mastered. | | | | 6. Practice without disturbances - Wait until you can |
| 2. Do not push yourself too hard - Your fingers are | | | | get some quite time for just you and your guitar. Take |
| going to get sore. Make no mistake about it. You will | | | | the phone off the hook and relax. Relaxing is key to |
| develop blisters. Don't keep playing until your fingers | | | | good guitar playing. As you learn new techniques, you |
| bleed. It is not a wise move. Put the guitar away for a | | | | will naturally tense up. Be aware of this and force |
| few days. | | | | yourself to relax your muscles. Tense fingers and |
| Let your fingers heal and when you are ready again | | | | hands are not very flexible. |
| you should have a burning desire to start playing again! | | | | 7. Short, frequent practice sessions - Aim to practice |
| 3. Ensure your guitar is "set-up" correctly - Take your | | | | for 20 minutes a day. This is much more beneficial |
| guitar into a reputable guitar dealer and ask them to do | | | | than a couple of one hours sessions a week. |
| a "set-up" on it. This will ensure the guitar is in the best | | | | |