Musical Instruments

These mini guitar lessons have been put together for the beginner acoustic guitar student who feels a need to play music but is a bit short on direction.

Lesson One – What type of guitar are you gonna buy? If you have a rough idea of what kind of music you would like to play, the next step is to get a guitar.

Let’s start with the basics – nylon string or steel string. A nylon string guitar was made to play classical and folk music. Acoustic guitars make their music by sending the vibration of the strings to the soundboard. The vibrations are then amplified in the body of the guitar. Nylon string guitars make a mellow tone; steel string guitars make a brighter, more metallic sound. One of the main things which will influence you in deciding what type of sound you want is the guitar your favorite performer plays.

If you are just starting out, you will not need a top of the range guitar however it is best to get the nicest one in your price range. A cheap, poorly made guitar will be an uphill battle to play. A great instrument will make your practice sessions something to look forward to.

Try various guitars. See how the neck feels. Have a look at if one neck feels more comfortable to play than others. Another thing to consider is the distance of the strings from the fret board which is known as the “action”. Low action is easier to play but if you are planning on strumming enthusiastically or picking loudly the guitar may have a tendency to buzz.

Lesson Two – Go ahead and learn. The very first step toward learning to play acoustic guitar is to develop confidence and to overcome your natural reluctance to try new things. Lack of money, not enough time, or lack of a good teacher are 3 big hurdles to your guitar learning progress. The other 3 big obstacles are all you. You may be your own worst enemy. How do you react to a challenge? Challenges are your friends. If you find yourself getting disappointed, and not eager to continue your practice, it might be time to downsize your goal, at the least for a while. If you have 2 chords that you have trouble with, work on the first one solely for a while. Once you’ve improved a little, go to the next one.

Lesson Three – Daily Practice As far as your daily practice goes, look at starting with half an hour a day. If you can do more, great, you will become a guitarist faster. The way you perform your practice is crucial. Putting in the time isn’t the only requirement. If you rush or try to fit too much in, then you’re working against yourself. Err on the side of too little material at first. If you really are achieving what you determined to do in less than thirty minutes, then add a little more.

Lesson Four – Tuning Your Guitar You can find online guitar tuners to assist you get your acoustic guitar in tune. Take a day or two of your practice time to get the knack of tuning. When you begin to develop an ear for tuning, try tuning the guitar without the tuner.

Lesson Five – Holding Your Acoustic Guitar Long hours of practice can take their toll. Learning how to sit and play your acoustic guitar is an art in itself. There are places on the web that have illustrations demonstrating to you how to sit when you are playing, but it would be great to find somebody with a little experience to show you. But do not just go with the way one person plays. If he’s self-taught, then you don’t want to pick up his bad habits!

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