4 Steps To Learning To Play Guitar Online

The first and most obvious step before learning to play the guitar online is to get yourself a guitar and equipment that you will need. This means a reasonable guitar with a decent sound, a pick, a shoulder strap, a tuning pipe, and a decent protective carry case or cover.

There are two main types of guitars, acoustic and electric. There is a lot of difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar. Often the acoustic guitar is cheaper to start with and doesn't require you to buy expensive amplifier equipment as well.

The next step is to get to grips with your new guitar. Have a play with the guitar and learn how to tune it up. With new strings there will be slippage and stretching so you must master the art of tuning your guitar before you can start to play anything. Talking about strings, if you decided on an electric guitar, it probably came with standard steel strings. These will cause you a lot of pain in your finger tips as you continually press down on them when you first start to form the chords and notes.

One option is replace or mix them with some nylon strings and the other is to source some "ultra slick Rock 'n Roll" or fine strings. These are still steel but very fine and require less pressure. If you bought an acoustic guitar, you will know what I mean about nylon strings.

Step number 3 is have a plan... Just like so many things in life, experience and accomplishment comes after getting the basics right. Getting the basics right comes from regular and diligent practice. Your heroes didn't just pick up a guitar and create an album. In fact some of them have received a lot of formal musical training and even have University Degrees in Music. The point is, be prepared to put in regular practice and you will be rewarded.

The last step is to know the sort of music you want to play first. Play what you are keen on and even have a go at picking out some of the notes. You will be surprised how easy it can be to follow a small piece here and there.. List out the tracks you like so you can discuss them with your instructor or even in forums.

Now you are ready to begin with some lessons and learn how to play the guitar online properly. There are a number of ways to get lessons. From friends who are already playing the guitar and you like what you hear, attend classes, or the most flexible way is via the internet. This can also be the least expensive and expose you to people who have the real live experience. Right, it is now time for you to begin with some basic chords and before long even your first riff or tune..!!

Thank you to Chris Johnson