Learning Guitar

xEoMxMoAxx · Aug 6, 2007, 07:10 AM

I would like to learn guitar this year, just a few questions though. Is it very hard to learn and is the equipment really expensive. also what the best way to learn from a teacher a book or a computer program?

Delow84 · Mar 31, 2008, 12:42 PM

Rather then start my own "I am learning this instrument" thread I'll just post here lol. (Oh and I love me some Guitar Hero lol)

I bought a keyboard, and also a guitar givin by my brother. I want to learn them both. My biggest problem is reading sheet music. I unfortunatly never had good music classes in school lol so I never learned. Due to my work schedule I think it would be hard to find someone to teach me. I am a pretty quick learner, but it's hard not understanding what the different notes mean.

I know what the symbols on the sheet music stand for, its the place on the staff in relation to the instrument that gets me, and also the crazy advanced notes. I want to learn the piano, but I love classical music (i have come to realize is extremely hard).

Any good tips to help myself learn to read music better? I have been using youtube videos and looking up as much as I can. And I can play My Immortal on the keyboard, but I dont 'know' what im playing if you understand. I know where my fingers go, but if you showed me the sheet music, I wouldnt be able to play from it. its frustrating.

thnx in advance

DMay03 · May 12, 2008, 09:26 PM

one of the best things you can do is buy a stater pack that comes with a guitar, practice amp, strap, picks, cable, tuner, and a book. this only cost around $200 that's what I started with.

Toxic Confusion · Jul 9, 2008, 07:28 PM

When I started learning guitar, I went to Meijer's, a local retail store, and purchased a starter pack for $80 on clearance. I taught myself how to play, reading tablature (which I was later told was the worst thing to do), and then upgraded my guitar, amp, and cables. I also learned that you get what you pay for, so I was happy to get a Squier Stratocaster the following Christmas. All in all, a guitar is a cheap instrument to learn to play, and you will soon find out if it is the right instrument for you.



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