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Re: First Time Guitarist HELP ME PLEASE!!!

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Posted by Hassaan (from: ) on November 04, 2004 at 00:46:02:

In Reply to: Re: First Time Guitarist HELP ME PLEASE!!! posted by Dano on July 28, 2002 at 16:39:50:

: : I haven't started playing guitar yet, but I really want
: : to. Does anyone have any advice for me??? I want to play
: : electric guitar, but do I need to start on acoustic?
: : What kind should I get? Should I take lessons??
: : PLEASE HELP ME!!!

:
: Since you haven't started playing yet, you really don't know if you'll like the instrument. So you shouldn't spend thousands on your first instrument. An acoustic guitar is cheaper, lighter, and not as temperamental as an electric guitar. I'm currently on a business trip and have my acoustic with me, because it's portable.

: If you like playing it (and you will) you can alweays get an electric guitar later (and an amp... ...and some speakers... ...and some effects pedals... ...and a PA system... ...and a truck with a few roadies). Remember, there's no law against owning an acoustic AND an electric guitar, and nobody is going to think you're wierd because you have both. (Most of the stuff I write is for electric, but while I'm working on it I write it on an acoustic).

: I can tell by your note that you don't play any other instruments. So, since this will be your first instrument, it's a good idea to take lessons for the first six months. Find a teacher who will help you learn the fundamentals of the instrument (tuning, chords, etc.) Also, find someone who will show you how to play songs that you want to play, not stuff you aren't interested in.

: Since you are new to music, you don't just need some guitar lessons, you need music lessons. Get your teacher to show you how to read sheet music or at least guitar tablature. These are tools that you can use to learn guitar. If you're going to do that, why not learn some music theory, it will help especially when you want to write some songs of your own.

: The main theme here should be that you need to learn how to learn. After you know that, you can learn anything. Then you won't need lessons.

: Above all, be patient with yourself. Rome wasn't built in a day. Also, remember to have fun.

: Cheers & Good Luck

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: : : I haven't started playing guitar yet, but I really want : : : to. Does anyone have any advice for me??? I want to play : : : electric guitar, but do I need to start on acoustic? : : : What kind should I get? Should I take lessons?? : : : PLEASE HELP ME!!! : : : : Since you haven't started playing yet, you really don't know if you'll like the instrument. So you shouldn't spend thousands on your first instrument. An acoustic guitar is cheaper, lighter, and not as temperamental as an electric guitar. I'm currently on a business trip and have my acoustic with me, because it's portable. : : If you like playing it (and you will) you can alweays get an electric guitar later (and an amp... ...and some speakers... ...and some effects pedals... ...and a PA system... ...and a truck with a few roadies). Remember, there's no law against owning an acoustic AND an electric guitar, and nobody is going to think you're wierd because you have both. (Most of the stuff I write is for electric, but while I'm working on it I write it on an acoustic). : : I can tell by your note that you don't play any other instruments. So, since this will be your first instrument, it's a good idea to take lessons for the first six months. Find a teacher who will help you learn the fundamentals of the instrument (tuning, chords, etc.) Also, find someone who will show you how to play songs that you want to play, not stuff you aren't interested in. : : Since you are new to music, you don't just need some guitar lessons, you need music lessons. Get your teacher to show you how to read sheet music or at least guitar tablature. These are tools that you can use to learn guitar. If you're going to do that, why not learn some music theory, it will help especially when you want to write some songs of your own. : : The main theme here should be that you need to learn how to learn. After you know that, you can learn anything. Then you won't need lessons. : : Above all, be patient with yourself. Rome wasn't built in a day. Also, remember to have fun. : : Cheers & Good Luck

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