How To Play The Guitar

How To Play The Guitar
By : Ian D. Major

Friends often ask me how to play the guitar or what guitar instruction to use". My answer is always "it's not so much how to play the guitar or what guitar instruction but rather, what guitar to play.

They're In For Some Sore Fingers

If they've never played the guitar before I always explain to them that they're in for some discomfort.

In the early stages of practice, when you're learning how to play the guitar, pressing your fingers down hard on metal or nylon strings tends to cause soreness. It does become less painful the more you practice but choosing the right guitar in the first place is just as important.

If you want to become good at playing the guitar and guitar licks you're going to have to practice a lot so the more comfortable you are the better.

Do Not Stick Your Neck Out

If you're looking for a new or second hand Acoustic make sure you check the gap between the strings and the last fret (nearest the body of the guitar). The strings should be as close as possible to the fret without actually touching it or causing the strings to "buzz" when strummed. The higher the strings from the fret the more strength is needed by the fingers causing pain and soreness.

Hold the guitar like a rifle, look along it's neck to see that the neck is straight and true. If the tension of the strings is causing the neck to pull inwards this will increase the gap between string and fret. The further along the string you go the greater the gap. Expensive or inexpensive, do not by a guitar with this problem. I've known aquaintances who have been put of learning how to play the guitar for life due to this problem.

Muddle Free

It's a great idea to own a good quality Acoustic Guitar even if you already have and play an Electric Guitar. The extra strength needed on the fingers to play your Acoustic will make it much easier to play your Electric Guitar, a bit like sports people strapping weights to their body when they train and of course, sometimes, it's much easier to grab your Acoustic for some practice than set up your Electric Guitar.

You may be lucky enough to have your Electric Guitar and or Guitar Software set up to play at any given time but for most guitarists it's a case of having to set up amplifiers and leads, speakers and have access to electricity and to a computer in the case of guitar software.

No Need For Electricity

Here is another good reason for owning an Acoustic. It might be that you have been asked to a picnic or a camping trip or any invite where access to power would be difficult if not impossible. All you have to do with your Acoustic it grab it up and take it with you.

Instant Jam Session

Often you hear a piece of music on the Radio or TV and you've just got to try and play along with it. Just reach out and grab your trusty Acoustic and get the chords down before the moment has gone.
About the Author

Hi. I'm Ian D. Major and I am the Web Editor for at www.Easy-Learn-Guitar.com

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