I bought a guitar. I tried to play and figure it out, but I couldn't. Anyone know a good website, book, or DVD that would help with learning how to hold, play, and more advanced stuff?

Well first, forget advanced "stuff" learn the basics and it will take time to get used to finding your notes.

Next, personally, find a real life teacher, who will be able to help you learn the right way to start.

Hi, sniperblade9!

Is it an acoustic or electric guitar, please?

Thanks!

I have a electric guitar.

Originally posted by sniperblade9

I have a electric guitar.

Hi again, sniperblade9!

Do you already know some things about the fundamentals of music, like reading music notes and tablature, counting, time and key signatures, chords and so forth?

If you know some basic music theory fundamentals, it will help you to learn how to play any instrument more quickly and open up a whole new world of knowledge that will be useful!

Thanks!

Mel Bay has some great books for beginners. You can find out more by looking on Amazon or Ebay. You can also Google him.

I have played guitar for over 40 years (wow I'm old but I still can rock) and yes, get to know the basics first, that is essential.

I have another suggestion, try learning on an acoustic guitar. It makes you more precise. If you can play it on an acoustic you can shred it on an electric. But if you know the essentials of the music it helps you to understand how to add those wonderful ear shattering electrical effects that I damaged my hearing with when I was younger(that are themselves sometimes overwhelming in the complexity and sheer number of effects available ) Also an acoustic guitar can be taken almost anywhere you go and you need not worry about cords , power sources, amplifiers, or the police joining the party to discuss the noise level.

I have both acoustic and electric and love them both, but I believe the acoustic to be the greater learning tool. A personal preference that worked for me.


It is a never ending learning process that can be some of the greatest joy in your life.

I have seen tutorials on all types of methods and music on You Tube that can be of great value to beginners and advanced musicians. But a person there with you to help out is also of great value in that they can address specific issues you may encounter.

You will get out of it what you put into it and the satisfaction you can get is endless. Go for it.

Hi, martinizing2!

Great post above! Nice to have someone like you around here! :)

Wouldn't you agree that it's far easier to develop the finger dexterity of the hand doing the fingering on the neck when a person learns on an acoustic guitar? For instance, I find it much easier for students to transfer what they can do on an acoustic piano to then an electronic keyboard because of the finger development that has been developed while playing on the acoustic piano.

Thanks!

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Hi, martinizing2!

Great post above! Nice to have someone like you around here! :)!
:eek:Can't remember coming in contact with a phrase like that for a long time. Thanks

The additional finger pressure required on an acoustic tones the muscles better and helps create "muscle memory" and can develops into a reflex requiring little or no conscience thought. My preference is 12 string which requires even more precision (and pressure) due to reduced space between strings. But I would start with a 6 string... I did.

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:eek:Can't remember coming in contact with a phrase like that for a long time. Thanks

The additional finger pressure required on an acoustic tones the muscles better and helps create "muscle memory" and can develops into a reflex requiring little or no conscience thought. My preference is 12 string which requires even more precision (and pressure) due to reduced space inbetween strings. But I would start with a 6 string........... As a matter of fact I did.

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Do you do any Stevie Ray Vaughn? Best guitar player in the world.

Did you find my Visitor Message to you, martinizing2?

Thanks!

Here's a really good website for learning guitar. It shows you the chords and pictures showing where to place your fingers. I hope this helps you! http://www.iplaymusic.com/beginner_guitar_chords.html