Guitar Lesson: Five Ways To Learn The Notes On The Guitar

           

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To find your way around the fretboard of the guitar is very important. It will help you in guitar improvisation, sight reading, and in understanding chords and more. In this guitar lesson we will explore five ways to learn the notes on the guitar fretboard.

How much do you need to practice?

A couple of minutes a day with one of these exercises will help you improve your skills in finding the notes. In this guitar lesson we will focus on the fretboard and not the actual guitar sheet music.

Learning to read guitar sheet music will be much easier when you master the notes on the guitar keyboard. I have divided this article in five lessons that you can alternate between until you master the guitar fretboard.

Guitar lesson 1

Learn the basic notes, the notes of a C major scale (the white keys on the piano) on every string. Let's test this on the first string on your guitar. The first note is an E. You will find F on the first fret. G on fret three. A on fret five. B on fret seven. C on fret eight, D on fret ten and the next E on fret twelve.

The sixth string on the guitar is an E too. It's just two octaves lower but you will find the same note names on this string on the same frets two octaves lower.

On the second string you will find the notes on the following frets:

fret 0-B, 1-C, 3-D, 5-E, 6-F, 8-G, 10-A, 12-B

On the third guitar string you'll find the following notes:

0-G, 2-A, 4-B, 5-C, 7-D, 9-E,10-F, 12-G

I guess you can figure out the names of the notes on the next strings by yourself but here they are in case you will double check. The fourth string:

0-D, 2-E, 3-F, 5-G, 7-A, 9-B, 10-C, 12-D

The notes on the fifth string or the A-string:

0-A, 2-B, 3-C, 5-D, 7-E, 8-F, 10-G, 12-A

I would suggest that you concentrate on one string at a time and learn the names as you play the notes on your guitar maybe by saying the note names aloud as you play.

Guitar lesson 2

Learn a specific note on all strings. This is a great way to learn the notes and quite amusing too. Let's use the note G. You'll find it on the third fret on string six. Where can you find the note G on string five? Right, on fret 10.

The G notes on the strings from the sixth string to the first are on the following frets:

3 10 5 0 8 3

You can make an exercise of this by playing the G notes from string six down to the first string and back again. Try this with other notes too. For example E.

If you devote a couple of minutes a day on this exercise you will soon be able to play the sequence of strings fast, spotting the notes without effort.

Guitar lesson 3

Learn the names of the notes on a fret. We can start with the open strings starting from the sixth string to the first. The names will be:

E A D G B E

Now, play the notes on the third fret in the same order. At the same time try to say the names of the notes aloud. I will help you this time only by writing the note names down:

G C F Bb D G

Try this exercise on different frets and say the names of the notes aloud.

Guitar lesson 4

Learn the notes in a chord. Play any chord and name the notes aloud from string six to string one. This guitar exercise will also help you to understand how the chords are built.

Guitar lesson 5

In this guitar lesson you will use your ability to create random notes on the guitar. As you play notes on your guitar at random you also say the note names aloud.

Play in an even pace, just fast enough to make this exercise a challenge for your mind so your mind will concentrate on the task and not wander off.

All of these small guitar lessons can be used together with a companion. One playing the notes on the guitar and the other saying the note names.

As I mentioned before I think it's best not to overdo these exercises. Choose one of the guitar lessons and work a couple of minutes a day on mastering the exercise.

Peter Edvinsson is a musician, composer and music teacher. Visit his site Capotasto Music with free guitar sheet music and his free sheet music blog

Learn Guitar Improvisation By Faking

           

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A fake book can really help you a lot in developing your improvisational skills. If you choose just one of the songs you will find a source to many exercises that will help you become a much better guitarist.

Do you know what a fake book is?

A fake book is made in a very compact format containing a lot of songs. This is possible because you will usually only find the melody of a song and the chords of a song.

The melody is written out with sheet music notation and maybe guitar tablature and if it is a song you can find the lyrics beneath the melody. The chords to play you will find above the notes.

Because this is a compact way of writing down songs a fake book can contain more than 500 songs.

This very rudimentary way to write down the songs gives you as a guitarist an opportunity to use your own musical taste when you interpret the songs.

The songs will usually only contain very basic chord progressions. When you hear these songs played the songs are often spiced up with more interesting chords. Often there are also more chords used which will make the chord progressions more interesting and exciting musically.

The act of trying to find more chords to use in a song and to spice up existing chords is an excellent exercise in chord theory. As you are working with a song you are interested in and also will use the exercise in you actual guitar playing you will be more motivated to do a good job.

You can now practice the new chords in the song. Concentrate on one chord at a time. There are many ways to practice a chord by for example playing the chord in various positions and with different voicings.

You can now take the chord practice a step further by using your new chord progressions in the song and practice changing chords. Take a few bars of the song and practice to play the progressions on your guitar as you vary the chord voicings.

When you have decided which chords you will use in a song you can use these chords to find suitable scales to use in your guitar improvisation. You can find many scale books on the net with suggestions on which scale to use for various chord progressions.

We will use the first chord of the song you are working on to show how you can find out which scale to use. If your first chord is a C-major chord you can choose between for example a C-major scale or a C-major pentatonic scale. The principle is to find a scale that contains the notes in the chord.

Now it is time to actually practice playing the scales on your guitar. Start with the first chord in the song and continue the same way with the other chords. First, strum the chord on your guitar and practice playing the suitable scale up and down in various positions and patterns.

Actually it is very common that you can use the same scale to many chords in a song. For example, the C-major scale will work together with the chords C-major, G7, Dm, Am and so on.

Now when you have mastered playing the suitable scales to the chords you can start to work on improving your improvisational skills by taking the previous method a little bit further. Strum a chord and use the scale you have chosen to create your own patterns, melodies and licks.

You are now prepared to improvise over the chord progressions you have written down using the scales you have chosen. The exciting part is when you come to a bar with a new scale to use. If you find it hard to change scale during your improvisation it might be a good idea to concentrate working on this skill for a while.

That means, use two scales and try to alternate between them as you continue to improvise maybe a couple of bars over each scale.

You can use a song in many other ways developing your skills in guitar improvisation. This should of course be a positive exercise leading you towards the goal to be able to play the song from start to end with melody and improvisation as you would like to play it in public.

Peter Edvinsson invites you to download your free guitar sheet music, guitar tabs, ebooks, music lessons and read his music blog at Capotasto Music.

To Learn The Guitar You Must First Learn Guitar Chords

           

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Learning an instrument ? and guitar specifically ? can be a wonderful experience that fills you with the joy of achievement. Whether you want to master the guitar or just learn a few songs well, the process of learning guitar requires practice, along with the mastering of several techniques. Included in these techniques is the requirement to learn guitar chords. Such chords are your bridge to music.

In order to learn guitar chords you must first know the sound that each vibration on each guitar string makes. At this point you must also understand how finger placement will change the vibration on each guitar string. To learn guitar chords in this manner, practice and repetition are key to success. You will soon understand how different guitar chords come together to form a song. If you know the chords, you?ll know the song ? it?s that simple.

When we reference guitar chords there are several different definitions depending on the type of music you wish to play. One such chord is the bar chord referring to those chords that are struck when the finger of one hand holds down all the strings on the fret of the guitar ? the part at the end of the neck ? while the other fingers cause vibration in one or two of the strings.

There are many ways in which to learn guitar chords. Aside from a guitar instructor who can show you proper technique and motivate you to practice, there are a variety of books, CDs, and DVDs that will allow you to teach yourself in the privacy of your own home.

Guitar tabs are especially helpful to learn guitar chords. Tabs ? or tablature ? refer to modified sheet music made for those who do not read notes. They are especially important, however, for beginners as they break down each song by showing visually the position your fingers must be in for each chord of the song. From this point, practice will help you learn the song without the use of guitar tabs.

If you do read notes, then the use of sheet music can be instrumental in your quest to learn guitar chords. Take advantage of all that is offered through modern technology in order to learn the best that you can. Before long, guitar chords will turn into full songs that you and those you love can enjoy for a lifetime.
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Finding The Best Way To Learn Guitar

           

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When it comes to learning to play an instrument, practice makes perfect. But if you don?t have the fundamentals on which to practice then there?s not much upon which to improve. Just as we take our lessons from school and incorporate them into studying so must we take the basics of playing an instrument and incorporate it into practice. Playing the guitar continues to be a popular desire of many a teenager and adult with rock and role dreams; but learning to play such an instrument requires more than hard work and natural ability. The best way to learn guitar is by seeking out the instruction of someone who is proficient in its use; the manner in which you do this can vary according to your financial and logistical needs.

For some people, the best way to learn guitar is through instructional videos that allow them to practice at times that are convenient for them. Because videos are also extremely affordable, this can be an inexpensive way to embark upon learning this instrument. The downside to the video instruction is that the material soon becomes dated. However, it may be a good way to start off your instruction.

There are books that are devoted to guitar lessons and for some this visual method is the best way to learn guitar. Just as some students learn better by the book then they do by the teacher, the same applies to learning an instrument.

But for most people, the best way to learn guitar is through a knowledgeable and experienced guitar teacher. This can mean private lessons or group instruction depending on your level of commitment and financial considerations. In either case, a person experienced in teaching guitar can observe your technique and give you hands-on instruction in order to improve your skills. For others, this commitment to another person increases their dedication to practice. If you know that you meet with your guitar teacher once a week then you may be more inclined to practice ahead of time.

Ultimately, the best way to learn guitar is to go with the method that works best for you and takes into consideration your availability, time for practice, and budget. Before long, you?ll be well on your to proficient guitar play.

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An Introduction To Learning To Play The Guitar

           

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The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is played by plucking or strumming the strings, while the fingers hold down the strings in certain combinations, to play the notes. Most guitars have six strings that are tuned on the scale E A D G B E. There are two broad categories of guitars today, acoustic and electric.

Acoustic guitars have hollow bodies, called sound boxes, which produce the sound, and thus do not need amplification. However, some modern ones do come with the electronics so that it can be connected to an amplifier. On the other hand, the body of an electric guitar is solid on only semi-hollow and needs to be connected to an amplifier to be heard.

Thanks to the electronics you can produce all kinds of effects and sounds with an electric guitar that is very hard or impossible to reproduce on an acoustic guitar. Samples of the special effects that can be produced on an electric guitar are: distortion, wah, phasers, compression, vibrato, flanging and chorus effect. These effects cause the sound produced by the same note to be different. For example:

- Distortion effect. This will produce a distorted and very heavy sound, as often used in heavy metal and rock music.

- Wah effect. The frequency of the note goes up and down each time you hit the foot pedal.

- Flanging effect. This effect causes a pause in the signal, followed by a series of the note originally played, sounding like an echo.

The guitar is used to play almost any kind of music, and is usually a big part of the music played by a band. Learning to play a guitar can be exciting and is a great way to entertain yourself and your friend.

When you decide to learn to play the guitar you will also have to learn tablatures and sheet music. Guitar sheet music is useful to guide you when learning to play the guitar, as you just have to follow the notes and tablatures illustrated on the sheet music. It is a great tool to help you play your guitar. By practicing frequently and being dedicated to learning the notes, you will soon be playing like an expert.

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Learn Guitar Free And Easily Online

           

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Learning to play guitar for free online has never been easier. Absolutely anyone can sit down, load up a website, pick up their guitar and immediately begin learning basic chords and notes. This soon progresses to learning parts of your favorite songs.

Guitar tabs allow you to learn just about any song you want. Tabs make reading music easy for those of us who are not so musically inclined to be able to read traditional sheet music.
Personally, I went from not being able to play a chord to being able to play some of my favorite rock songs all within just a couple of months of practice every day. If you have one hour per day, learning to play guitar free and easily online will soon lead you to be an accomplished musician. And with practice, you can only improve your guitar playing skills!

Guitar tabs will show you how to play the most common guitar chords such as D, C and G. These are the most basic form of guitar playing and you can literally learn these in seconds if you are learning to play guitar online.

Once you know the basics of reading guitar tabs, you can play any song your heart desires. If the tab is accurate, your playing will sound superb.

There is also specialized software which will play back the sound of a chord or note for you, from which you can then mimic with your guitar. This is a fantastic method of knowing if your playing is in tune and accurate.

Taking this even further, my favourite guitar website, Jamora provides VIDEO of people playing the exact notes or song you want to learn. You are able to watch their finger movements, slow down, pause and rewind the video until you can copy exactly what they are doing. Does it get any easier than this?

Check Jamora Out: http://jamora.quickly-learn-guitar.com

For the cost of one guitar lesson, Jamora will convert you from a beginner into a guitar GURU!

As you can see, learning to play guitar can be free or cost very little, and be so easy online. No longer do you require expensive guitar lessons. Anyone can do it and best of all, you can learn any time of day, not just when your instructor is ready!

Joe Davies is the Chief Blogger at the Learn Guitar Free Blog. He plays guitar and writes songs, aswell as writing an ebook on songwriting.

Tips For A Beginner On Learning To Play The Guitar

           

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Anyone who wants to learn how to play the guitar can easily learn how to do it.

Quitting too early is the problem that most newbies have. The reason why they give up is because they find that it is too difficult and they quit trying hard enough to learn how to play the instrument.

Practice is essential in learning how to play any instrument, including the guitar. Most new guitar players give the excuses that their fingers hurt or they do not have time to practice as their reason for quitting guitar, rather than the true reason of not practicing as much as they should. Practice makes perfect and many people do not want to put the time into practicing that is needed.

If you want to learn how to play the guitar, here are a few tips for you to keep in mind:

1. Get the best guitar that your budget can afford

You will learn easier and faster if you have a quality instrument to learn on. You don't have to buy the most expensive one, but you do need to do your research to find a quality guitar that fits your budget.

A quality guitar will sound better and feel better to even an inexperienced guitar player. They can also give you an added incentive to learn how to play because you enjoy the feel and sound of the guitar.

2. Practice, Practice, Practice

You need to practice every day for best results. It is really the ONLY way for you to learn how to play the guitar comfortably and well.

3. Learning by Yourself

In many cases, it may be easier for you to learn how to play by yourself. You can then learn at your own pace and at your own comfort.

You will still need an instructor, but learning the basics will be much easier on your own and then you can find an instructor to help you learn how to play the guitar.

The most important thing for you to do is to get started. After you become comfortable and familiar with the guitar, then it is time to find an instructor. You can learn to play the guitar as easy as 1-2-3. You just need to be interested in it enough to stick with it through the ups and downs.

Andrew McNaught is a successful webmaster and publisher of Guitar Playing Advice where you can learn much more about playing the guitar.

Learn to Play Guitar Online Free

           

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If you have been interested in playing guitar and been online for any amount of time, you'll know that there are a large number of online resources to learn to play guitar online free. The sites you will find will have loads of instructional guitar videos, rhythm guitar background tracks to play with, small online guitar lessons with instructional guitar tablature and many other tools to help you learn to play guitar online free.

So, you are looking to learn to play guitar online free but you do not know how to start? Here is an excellent way for any beginning guitarist to learn to play guitar online free!

The first thing you want to do is surf over to the search engine site that you like to use. Now there are hundreds of things you can search for but if you want to learn guitar you'll want to search for a guitar learning start point - open chords. Search "open guitar chords" and you should receive a number of websites that will show you images, charts showing guitar chords, and how to read the chord charts. Spend some time with open chords and learn the G, C, D, E, F, A, and G chords and practice quickly switching between them while strumming the strings.

The next step to learn to play guitar online free is to search and learn different guitar theories and techniques. Search for "songs using open chords" for song charts that you can learn and pick songs you recognize. After you are comfortable with songs using open chords, search "barre chords" and learn these as well. Next, try "pentatonic scale", and so on.

Another good thing to try is to just seach "beginning online guitar lessons". This way you should find a number of online guitar lessons that will step you through each technique and usually give you examples of the technique as well. Look for some that have video and audio as well.

When you learn to play guitar online free, knowing what to search for is one of the main advantages. There are hundreds of guitar learning tools, just go out and find them!

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Learn to Read Sheet Music and Forget the TAB - Advice For Guitarists

           

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Reading sheet music can be very intimidating for a beginning guitarist. It is, after all, a brand new language composed of a lot of symbols that are new and alien. But Reading sheet music is a must for anyone who wants to be a serious guitarist and it will take your guitar playing well beyond anything that TAB will show you. Tablature is a crutch. It will only teach you how to play songs and compositions by rote. It is true that with Tab you will learn how to play a piece of music but in the process you are missing some of the real things that music, and being a musician are all about.

What is the goal of a guitarist?

Playing pieces of music is not the only goal of a guitarist. Growth in both technical ability and creativity are just as important. When you learn a piece of music by TAB you experience a certain amount of growth but as you master the piece your growth quickly levels off. You have learned the piece and you practice it only to keep it sharp. When you learn a piece of music with traditional sheet music you are not just learning the notes you are also learning another language. This exercising of your mind makes you more flexible, more capable, and more creative. With time and practice you recognize keys, chords, progressions and whole host of things you would never see with TAB.

Advantages of Reading Sheet music

Hearing the music -As your skill develops and your ears sharpen you will be able to pick up a piece of written sheet music and actually hear the notes without playing the guitar. It is a language that you have learned. For some this ability comes quickly and for others it takes years of practice.

Creativity - Learning a language exercises a new part of your brain. Everyday, as you apply yourself to learning this new language you will grow. And this growth promotes your creativity. You are given many more tools to work with and apply to your music composition and you gain a broader, and more colorful, understanding of music.

Sight Reading - - As you develop your skill in reading sheet music you will gain the ability to pick up a piece of music that you have never seen before and play it from sight. This ability makes you a competent musician and accelerates your ability to add pieces to your repertoire.

Breadth of Repertoire -- Does your taste in guitar music deviate from the mainstream? It can be very difficult to find tablature for pieces that are not mainstream. But you can always find the sheet music. It is the language of music.

Cross-pollination with other instruments - - If you have heard a piece of music written for another instrument; like the piano, bass guitar, cello, or anything else where would you find guitar tab for it? If you are able to read sheet music you can get a copy of the music, understand it, and transcribe it for your guitar. This holds true for sub-genres of guitar. There is an enormous amount of music available to guitarists that are not written in tab. Music like classical guitar, flamenco, Spanish and progressive/experimental. Reading sheet music gives you instant access to all these flavors of guitar.

The Ultimate Reward -

As a guitar player, or aspiring guitar player, you know that it is not something that you study for a few weeks and are done. Playing guitar is a life long pursuit and learning tablature is just a short cut that enables you to play some songs. But learning to read sheet music is a skill that will have a more profound impact on your experience with the guitar and with the music. It will make you a better, more creative, and more capable player. It will enrich your experience with the guitar and with the music in ways that tab never can.

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You Can Learn To Play Lead Guitar

           

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There are no easy ways to teach someone the discipline and knowledge that is needed when they first learn play lead guitar. It is a combination of natural talent, teachings and technique that will make you the best lead guitarist you can be!

Technique

Technique is one of the key elements when you learn to play lead guitar. A good teacher is essential to teach you the basic skills and allow you to perfect them. Playing guitar is like artwork, you need to practice and perfect your craft. Many lead guitarist in popular music groups will tell you they never stop learning and never stop perfecting there style.

Discipline

Discipline is what will take you from an average lead guitarist to a brilliant one. When you first learn to play lead guitar it is very important to be disciplined and be able to put the hours in that are needed to master your craft. A teacher can help you set a time schedule and program to keep you motivated and on track.

Body language

Body language is another important element when you learn to play lead guitar. Attitude and body language go hand in hand to give you the confidence you need as a lead guitarist. If you watch a music video you will always notice the confidence the lead guitarist has compared to his backup musicians.

Leadership skills

As a lead guitarist it is important to have excellent leadership skills. As the lead guitarist you are responsible for the backup musicians and need to be able to think on your feet and cover any mistakes that may happen during a set. This is something that will come with time but should always be on your mind when you learn to play lead guitar.

Learning positions

When you first start to learn to play lead guitar it is important to practice while in the seated position. Being seated during practice will help you to maintain full control of your instrument and allow you to concentrate on your practice. Always have both feet on the ground and have your back straight to avoid injury.

Correct hand positions

Learning the correct hand positions when you learn to play lead guitar is the most important element. Using the correct hand positions will allow you to move through cords with ease and avoid mistakes. It will also allow you to react quickly if one of your backup musicians makes a mistake or misses a note. Correct hand positions should be practiced regularly even by experienced guitarists.

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Learn to Play Guitar - aan Overview

           

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If you want to learn to play guitar, there are a variety of teaching options to get you started. From the internet to the classroom, there is no shortage on available lessons.

If you would like to hire an instructor to help you learn to play guitar, consider a professional music teacher or someone who has a lot of past experience in music. The first thing that you will learn is how to read music and apply the various chords correctly. At first, the guitar may seem intimidating because there are various strings and chords to learn. But, after a few lessons, you will be able to recognize the finger placement without even looking. If you remember learning to type, it began as the one finger poking method and looking at each key before touching it. But after some practice, you begin to recognize the placement of each key by memory. The same is true when you learn to play guitar.

It may be a good idea to learn to play guitar on a beginner level before hiring an instructor. Become familiar with the strings by purchasing an instruction book or instructional video. These type of manuals offer an introduction to the strings and guitar chords, their placement and offer several pieces of simple sheet music to familiarize the reader with playing. By reading closely, or watching an instructional video, you will enter into guitar lessons with more confidence. Rather than starting from scratch, your instructor will notice that you will likely learn to play guitar a lot faster than true beginner students.

If you aren?t comfortable starting on your own, there is nothing wrong with entering guitar lessons as a beginner. After all, that?s what the lessons are for. For practice purposes, it is a good idea to have access to a guitar. Your instructor may or may not ask that you practice but, if you do, it will help you to be better prepared for the next lesson.

When selecting an instructor, you have the option to learn to play guitar online or in person. Many tutors work one-on-one with students while others offer instruction to a group of students, which is similar to a music class. Online instruction is for anyone who doesn?t want to leave home or doesn?t have the time to attend regular classes. In addition, hiring a private tutor can be beneficial to avoid scheduling conflicts because they can be more flexible than class schedules, which cannot be changed.

The first step and most important thing in learning guitar

           

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Most of the guitar lovers playing guitar for few years but still unsatisfied with their progress.They feel like still stand at the starting point and can't enjoy their playing.This mainly caused by most of them don't build up a strong foundation at the begining.I found that some of the guitar learners even just playing guitar for one to two years but are more better than so many that playing for over five years.This is the foundation problems.Me myself as an example when I started playing guitar long time ago.

Most of the guitar lovers playing guitar for few years but still unsatisfied with their progress.They feel like still stand at the starting point and can't enjoy their playing.This mainly caused by most of them don't build up a strong foundation at the begining.I found that some of the guitar learners even just playing guitar for one to two years but are more better than so many that playing for over five years.This is the foundation problems.Me myself as an example when I started playing guitar long time ago.

The secrets of learning guitar are mostly based on the foundation.To have a good foundation for future success,we need to consider three important factors :-

1.Listening :

Ear training is a MUST basic training that every guitar learner should have.But most of them avoid this as quite a boring and time-consuming job.Without a good listening,we are unable to move to higher level. To overcome this problem,I suggest that guitar learner may choose one of the well-known Ear-Training software on Internet.I found that there are few really good software that train your listening step by step and really FUN.You feel like playing game when you learn.

2.Daily Practice : (Both fingers and ears)

Daily practice is another thing we should do.(Ex.Fingers exercises,practice for the basic scales) I suggest that beginners practice PENTATONIC SCALE at the starting point because this scale is the most simple scale that only have five tones.Try to practice 20 to 30 minutes daily.Remember that even 20 minutes daily practice is more effective than few hours of unconstant practice.Relax and concerntration are important.

3.Look for a teacher :

You may find either private guitar teacher or guitar lessons on internet.For my opinions,learn guitar from internet may be better because of the convenience of time and much cheaper.There is just one question of learning from internet that what lessons to choose,what lessons are really work.Myself as a guitar lover have been playing guitar for 15 years.I do the research on guitar lessons from internet over 5 years for myself and my groups and I've spent a lot of money for it. Recently I just built up my own little web page telling guitar lovers a few guitar lessons that really work and would like to share with all of you.

If you are interested to learn guitar,WELCOME to my website at :

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and look at it yourself.

Regards

Don Lee

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