Learning To Play The Guitar
Online
Learning to play the guitar online can be a great way to learn the basics of
guitar playing, study a particular style of playing, or even work out a particular technique. This
article covers what you will need in order to get the most out of online guitar
lessons.
Obviously you’ll need a guitar and depending on your own preferences for learning
to play the guitar online, you can use either an acoustic or electric guitar. Make sure, however
that your guitar is in good playing order. If you’re thinking about buying a new guitar, make sure
it’s set up properly before you begin.
If you are learning to play the guitar online with an older instrument, you might
consider taking it into your local guitar shop and pay the thirty-five bucks to have them set it up
for you – and whatever you do, change those rusty old strings! You could also just buy new guitar
strings and then find an instructional video on how to change them.
Always check your tuning before you start playing. Use an electronic tuner to
begin with, with the idea that you will eventually learn how to tune by ear. Again a quick YouTube
search should yield many videos on how to use a tuner.
You’ll need a few other accessories for learning to play the guitar online as
well. Most of these items cost less than twenty dollars. For starters, get a good metronome, it
will help you internalize musical pulse and work out rhythms. Have a ready supply of extra strings,
you may want to experiment with different gauges and brands at first until you find one that you
like. You should also have a good supply of picks. Again experiment a bit. They are cheap, and come
in a multitude of shapes, sizes, materials and weights. You might also want a music stand and if
so, make sure you get a one that is sturdy – not just a cheap wire one.
Learning to play the guitar online is best if you have some means of recording
your playing so you can listen to your progress. Since you are learning online, you probably can
just use your computer for recording. We are not looking at expensive gear here. Download Audacity,
a free piece of recording software, and get a cheapo mic from the local electronics store.
Recording your practice and playing is your feedback mechanism on how well you are doing. Don’t get
too concerned about how professional the recording itself sounds. Turn it on, do your lesson or
practice, and turn it off. Later, listen to your recording to see if you really have absorbed the
lesson before moving on.
Now, let’s have some fun learning to play the guitar online. Choose from one or
more of the free guitar lessons offered on this website. Sit down, relax and start playing. Once
you’ve experienced a couple of the guitar courses online, pick the one you like the best, sign up
and become your own guitar hero!
Learning to play the guitar online is a self-teaching method that is worthwhile
and fun. We hope this information will prepare you to get the most out of your online guitar
lessons.
|