Basic Guitar Lessons for Free

Would you like to know how to learn guitar without paying such an enormous amount on an instructor? This article will prove that learning to play and master a guitar should not be expensive.

There are two practical ways to learn how to play a guitar. First would be through finding someone who knows all the basic essentials. This person should be patient enough to endure the tireless hours of practice. If this person is not patient, then your learning will not go as smoothly. This person could teach you tips and techniques to proper fingering. This is a very cost effective and efficient way of getting to learn to play the guitar, but you must be sure that this person can teach you properly.

The second practical way of learning to play guitar is to go online. It’s a personal mentor, a friend, and a reference material all in one package. Unlike having a personal trainer, an online tutorial gives you the freewill to agree and disagree. You can rest if you’re tired or give yourself time to practice those hard notes. The best part is that nobody could scold you with every wrong string you’ve plucked as you are your own mentor.

Summarized below are 5 easy steps on how to learn how to play a guitar.

Step 1. You will need a guitar (might be your own or someone else’s, be sure it has 6 strings), a pick (or your fingers can do just fine), stool or chair, and an overflowing amount of dedication and patience. To start playing, you must first know the different parts of a guitar and where to put your fingers on the guitar.

Step 2. Exercise your tense fingers. Stretch your hand out, wiggle your fingers, anything to make you less tense. A tense hand adds up to a tense musician. You must learn the art of changing notes and strings in a speed that will blend with the song whenever a new melody comes in. To increase the shifting agility and strength, practice on the easier notes before proceeding with the tough ones.

Step 3. Learn the chords. Begin with the basic easy ones. Don’t bother yourself too much on chords that require you to use a bar or all five fingers. That would put too much stress on your part. Some of the easiest and widely used chords are A, A minor, A major, C, C minor, C major, D, D minor, D major, E, E minor, E major, F, F major, G and G major.

Step 4. Work on those strumming patterns. The tip on being able to catch up on the melody is to listen to the song first. Never advance to your style without knowing the basic movements. It might turn out hideous and instead of producing music, it will turn out as a noise. Strumming is considered easier than plucking. A sequence of “up, down, up, up, down, up” might be easier to remember.

Step 5. Practice! Practice! Practice! Stay focused on your goal. You don’t have any intention of producing a perfect outcome. What is most important is being able to play and have fun. Relax yourself. If your fingers are growing blisters and your hands are surrendering to a sore, rest it. Don’t wait till drops of blood comes out of it.