We’ve had a reader question come in on the subject of learn guitar. Let’s take a look:
Question: I’m teaching my self how to play the piano and i know how to play a lot of songs for a beginner, but I want to learn the guitar as well. I want to know where to buy a guitar for $100-$150 and tips on beginning. I’m planning to take lessons from my sisters friend who is a great guitar player. Help???
Answer: any music stores should have decent beginner guitars.
i recommend you get on youtube and check out users marty schwarz, justin sandercoe, yourguitarsage, for great easy to follow lessons
A guitar lessons question that should definitely interest you all this week
Question: I have an acoustic guitar and has couple of books to teach myself a guitar, however, I have not yet learned how to play. I have learned about 10 chords, but knowing these chords does not make me a guitar player….. I have been thinking of taking a guitar lesson, is it worth it?
Answer: >>I have been thinking of taking a guitar lesson, is it worth it?<<
Guitar lessons (not just one lesson) are totally worth it. Statistics show that 90% of people who try to teach themselves, fail. If you’re serious about learning to play the guitar, take lessons. Good luck.
Another learn guitar question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away:
Question: I’m an excellent guitar player, but I want to learn some new sweet songs, Like Coldplay songs, please, no Poison.
Answer: "Love Story" by Taylor Swift is great on the acoustic guitar. You might also consider "Echo" by Trapt–I love that song. 
) I don’t know any Coldplay songs though. 
What’s this week’s question? Let’s dive straight in…
Question: I am a beginner guitar player and want to know if the song Sabotage by the Beasty Boys is a good and easy song that I can learn. I want to know if someone at my level of playing electric guitar could learn that song through hard work and patience.
Thank you
Answer: Extremely. It’s only a single guitar chord, with the exception of some harmonics and the really brief solo about a minute in.
The main riff that defines the song is actually the bass guitar with a little bit of distortion. The normal guitar part is really simple.
What’s this week’s learn guitar question? Let’s dive straight in…
Question: i am 19 and i want to start learning ELECTRIC GUITAR! is it too late for it? :s is it too late to learn guitar at PRO level? i want to have my own band in the future… is it possible to reach this level, starting learning in my age?
I REALLY WANT TO BE VERY GOOD GUITAR PLAYER!
p.s. i have already bought IBANEZ SA-120
THANK YOU!
Answer: Glenn Tipton from Judas Priest didnt pick up a guitar till he was 21 and hes is one of the best guitar players out there.
If youve listened to priest at all then you probably know painkiller, but if you havent here is glenns solo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUZO8xn-Zm0
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: Playing lead and rhythm? being part of a commercial band? knowing all the scales? being able to show off to an audience? being able to replicate any song on demand? Having a different colour guitar? Playing left-handed? playing a variety of styles? having an extensive fan-base? Being able to play any song by ear? Making your own solo on the spot? etc.
Answer: Most people have not answered the question. The practice practice and more practice is what it takes to become a good guitarist, but great guitarist ? I have known many guitarists and after the initial learning process, most simply accept their position in the order of things and do not get better or worse….25 years later they are still playing the same riffs. This leads me to believe that providing you have the basics and can play, being great is very much in the lap of the gods…..you either are or you aren’t !
This week’s question is a good one. Let’s have a look:
Question: Who the Fastest Guitar Player of All Time?
Answer: According to Guitar One mag, that would be Michael Angelo Batio.
A guitar players question that should definitely interest you all this week
Question: Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Jeff Lynn, Jimi Hendrix, Mark Knopfler, Brian May, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon…
They’re all great but whose playing style is superior?
Answer: You can’t really have a superior playing style, as the technique for styles is different. An example of this is that out of necessity, two fingered chords, were a feature of Django’s playing. (cos only two fingers worked !) I think you are probably talking about guitar and not bass players, so you can discount Bruce and McCartney. I reckon it’s a case of take anyone from the following : Chet Atkins, Albert Lee, Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix, Little Milton (This guy was BB King ++++), Ry Cooder, the list is endless and the answer is impossible. A message to the person asking the question, while you are contemplating the answer, give this chap a listen….www.kirklorange.com
Another guitar players question has come in this week. Let’s tackle it straight away:
Question: who as been ill for a while but now im better and i want to get back out there now .i live in the west midlands and i am 34 and i want to be in a pub band doing classic rock and soul and i supose just any good songs and by the way im quite good..so my question is "any boddy fancy it? ps i can sing a bit ,if you do give us a bell .contact …bassford548@btinternet.com or tell 01827715108
Answer: sorry…not looking for a guitar player…lol
What a great guitar players question:
Question: Whats the Best Tip You Can Give to an Intermediate Guitar Player with Good Theory Behind Them?
Answer: Perfect practice makes perfect.
Never practice anything faster than you can play it. Practicing mistakes only reinforces mistakes. Speed and accuracy comes from repetition.
Theory is an important part of the equation but music is physical as well. Like in sports, warm up slowly. The more you practice and play the more endurance you will develop.
The more that you put into it the more you will get out of it.
Have fun with it.
Good luck.
