MitchM Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have an old Guitar of my Grandfather's and I want to learn to play. Could someone tell me what hte best method for staring would be? Point me in the direction of some good books and or DVD's? Also, does it matter while learning if the guitar isn't properly tunred or have new strings? I don't have a tuner - nor do I know how to change strings, I want to learn all those things, but I just want to start learning to play. Also, is it better to learn to read music as opposed to tabs? And should I play with a pick, or do you just strum with your thumb? Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have an old Guitar of my Grandfather's and I want to learn to play. Could someone tell me what hte best method for staring would be? Point me in the direction of some good books and or DVD's? Also' date=' does it matter while learning if the guitar isn't properly tunred or have new strings? I don't have a tuner - nor do I know how to change strings, I want to learn all those things, but I just want to start learning to play. Also, is it better to learn to read music as opposed to tabs? And should I play with a pick, or do you just strum with your thumb? Thanks for the input. [/quote'] could you please tell us what you want to play, post some pictures? We'll all be happy to take you under our wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchM Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have an acoustic guitar that I'd like to learn to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have an acoustic guitar that I'd like to learn to play. I mean what genre of music, that's whats getting me on whether you should use a pick or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S t e v e Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I have an acoustic guitar that I'd like to learn to play. if you can afford it find a local guitar teacher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchM Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Well - I like all different types of music, country, classic rock ( ccr etc ) and even christian music. If I had to pick one though I'd say country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Learn to play with your fingers and a pick, they will both be useful one day. Can you afford guitar lessons? I belive lessons are the best way to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Well - I like all different types of music' date=' country, classic rock ( ccr etc ) and even christian music. If I had to pick one though I'd say country. [/quote'] start with a pick then. and welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 first off I'd learn the notes on the guitar first before diving into tabs, I read both myself. as DemOOn said, you should probably get some lessons from someone. Yes the guitar needs to be tuned properly of it will sound wrong, and your ears won't get used to whats right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchM Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 How good are electric tuners? I saw Gibson even has an iphone app, would that work for tuning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbabig Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 How good are electric tuners? I saw Gibson even has an iphone app' date=' would that work for tuning? [/quote']an electric tuner will work fine, and Gibson's app has you tune by ear which only a trained ear can do proficiently so spend 15-20 bucks on a tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 I used an Elvis Presley song book and figured out how to fret the chords from there. If I can do it, you can! Welcome to the wonderful world of guitarists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 an electric tuner will work fine' date=' and Gibson's app has you tune by ear which only a trained ear can do proficiently so spend 15-20 bucks on a tuner.[/quote'] Go ahead and give it a try - I should think you can get close enough if you have any kind of ear at all. It would be a great first lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therookie_123 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 agreed with the others. An experienced guitar teacher will help. However, make sure you look for the RIGHT teacher. If your into country music, don't go to a guy who plays Death Metal. Another great bunch to look towards are these two gentleman on YouTube I go to alot to learn from. Their names are: Justin Sandercoe (COMPLETELY FREE LESSONS, ALL OF THEM) www.justinguitar.com and Marty Schwartz (Alot of free stuff as well) To see their stuff, hit them up on YouTube. Or go to Justin's website. He has a completely free course for just beginners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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