No matter when you start playing the guitar one key element of playing any song will be strumming. The best time to learn and perfect strumming patterns for the guitar is when you first begin playing but if that is not the case, it's time to start today. Ever wondered why some people sound boring when they play a song? This seems to be the way at amateur concerts. I don't know about you but it makes me want to run away, even when I care for the...
Guitar songs for girls - DESPERADO is designed to help you create a repertoire of mixed popular songs to perform for family, friends and professionally. If you want to be a great guitarist/singer you need to learn songs. Everyone has to start somewhere. So now that you have decided to learn a song. Which one should you start with? It will depend on your voice and what sort of vocal range that you have but you can always put a capo on the neck of...
Many new musicians have a problem with learning to play in time with the music. This is an understandable problem that comes from playing very slowly. We all stumble when we first start playing. But it is one of the most important parts of being a musician, that you learn how to play in time on guitar from the very beginning. This is a skill you need to learn! When you play with joy, it shows! I'm going to show you two ways that I have used in...
So you have a dream of being a guitarist and playing the songs that you love. Sounds easy enough. The good news is that it really can be that easy and fun. You just need to do a little planning before you actually use the 3 steps to begin learning the guitar - starting the right way. Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine yourself in a year. Paint the picture in your mind of you playing for someone. Someone who will encourage you. You...
I wish I had a dollar for every time I've been asked this question! Do I need musical talent to learn to play the guitar? Because it comes from someone who really dreams of playing but has doubts. But you don't need musical talent to play the guitar, it's a learned skill, you build it one step at a time. Music is a tribal drive for most people. We love to share music with our family and friends. It can bond two strangers together in one night....
A guitar capo is a perfect tool to work with when you don't want to have to change the chords for a song. In fact, for a lot of women, when we sing guy songs a capo makes it possible for us to key it to suit ourselves. I use it extensively with my band, as there are plenty of songs that I want to sing but they are in the key to suit my male lead guitarist. He is willing to work out the chords to a new key but this is much easier. I can also use...
Have you ever wondered how quickly you can learn a new song? When you first start learning to play guitar it seems that you will never be ready to create real music. But I can tell you there are a few tricks on how to learn guitar songs and I'm going to share them with you today. You should be learning a song from your fourth guitar lesson. Song Choice Chord Charts Breaking it Down Polishing to perform Let's take each of these parts one at a...
You need to Stay in Tune! - The best clip-on guitar tuners review will give you a choice of tuners to help you sound at your best. Nothing is more crucial to your playing experience than to be in tune. From the moment you pick up your guitar, you need to be aware of the pitch of your strings. This should all become on autopilot, you tune and then start playing. Why Use A Clip-On Tuner? Unless, you always plug into an amp to play, then using...
Starting anything new can be exciting but it is necessary to set up a structure for your practice so that you will want to continue. These guitar tips for beginners will encourage you to create a fun plan that you can follow for life. If you are not happy with the guitar you have and it seems to always be going out of tune quickly. Check that you don't just need new strings (about every 6 weeks if you are playing a lot or live by the ocean). Or...
Easy finger exercises for guitar are designed to give you finger flexibility. 10 minutes of daily practice will get you quick results. If you want to play lead guitar or combined chords and melody, you need to get muscle memory. I've had arthritis in my hands from the age of 16 and have played for over 42 years, these exercises keep my fingers supple. Over time you will get speed. They are simple, easy, and quick. How To Do The Exercises Grab...
