How to Play Guitar for Newbies

Due to its versatility, portability, and the fact that it can be used to play almost any type of music, the guitar is one of the most popular instruments to learn how to play. Whether you're interested in folk, country, rock, jazz, or any number of other musical styles, learning how to play the guitar can give you the ability to play and perform your favorite songs, or even write some of your own.


But just like any instrument (or anything worth learning for that matter), learning to play the guitar can take a good deal of patience, perseverance, and good old-fashioned practice. For those who stick with it, though, learning how to play the guitar can be an extremely rewarding experience and can provide endless hours of personal enjoyment.


Learning how to play guitar can seem like a hard task at first, but with practice it is a worth while goal. Weather you want to know how to play guitar chords, play scales, or wish to one day be in a band, learning how to play guitar can be a fun and educational process.

How To Play Guitar For Newbies Facts

* Strings: the standard guitar will have six strings that vary in thickness.
* Tuning: can be done by ear or with an electronic tuner
* Acoustic: have large hallow bodies and can be played without amplification.
* Electric: have thin bodies and require an amplifier.
* Standard tuning: E, A, D, G, B, E.