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by Shaun Prescott
28 Nov 2008 at 4:46pm
Your
First Guitar
By: John Chagnon, Outdoor-Catalog.com
Congratulations,
you just bought you first guitar! Now that you've met the love
of your life and made that big commitment, you're probably excited
about building a good relationship with your new partner. But where
do you begin? You've just come home from the music store with this beautiful,
mysterious stranger, or perhaps even rescued an abandoned orphan from
the flee market or pawn shop. Cradling it lovingly in your hands,
you admire it's graceful form and captivating voice. Before you lay several
items that you acquired along with your purchase- a case, strap,
picks, and of course, that book or video explaining "everything you need
to know in 10 easy lessons." You stare at it blankly, wondering what lanquage
it is.
This is often the experience of a new guitar enthusiast. "Love
at first sight" engenders high hopes of playing like a Rock Star
overnight. Then reality begins to sink in and you reallize that it's going
to require some effort and hard work to make this happen! But that doesn't
mean it can't be fun. A positive attitude will go a long way in helping
you meet your goals. In fact, setting some short-term and long-term
goals is one of the first things you should do. Here are a few
suggestions:
GET TO KNOW YOUR GUITAR
- Familiarize yourself with its various parts
- memorize the name of each string and how they are numbered
- Understand what type of guitar you have
- Learn how to take proper care of your instrument
GET TO KNOW YOURSELF
- What type of music do you enjoy?
- Do you like to sing?
- Do you want to be in a band or play professionally someday?
- Do you just want to play for your own personal enjoyment?
I often receive calls for help from individuals who are frustated because
they are having trouble understanding the book or video that came with
their purchase. If this is the case for you, consider taking some lessons
from a private instructor. It can be a great way to get moving in the
right direction. If you set up a weekly guitar lesson, then you
will probably begin to establish a regular practice routine too. This
is because you will feel a sense of obligation and accountability to your
teacher. A teacher can also watch your progress and offer helpful
advise and critique so that you will be able to develop good technique.
This is an invaluable asset which you will be unlikely to get from a book
or video.
Local music stores often have someone who teaches right out of their store,
or they may be able to provide you with a list of teachers in your
area. If there is a college or university nearby, be sure to check the
bulletin boards and school newspapers. you could also contact the Music
Department to see if they know of any instructors who may be offering
private or class lessons during after school hours.
Most importantly, be sure to take the time to do a little "personal inventory"
and get to know your instrument by answering the questions in this
article. Then, you will be able to establish a good mental picture of
where you are now and where you want to be in the future.
About the Author
Kathy Unruh
is a singer/songwriter and webmaster of ABC Learn Guitar. She has been
writing songs and providing guitar lessons to students of all ages
for over 20 years. For free guitar lessons, plus tips and
resources on songwriting, recording and creating a music career, please
visit: www.abclearnguitar.com
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