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•3:09 PM
By John Edward

Well, maybe you've dabbled with it here and there, but haven't actually played a cool tune. You know, "Hot-Cross-Buns" or something similar, but not any major music hits. It doesn't matter what kind of music you enjoy, the guitar is great for any category.

If you've wanted to play the guitar, there are a few things you'll need to have before getting started. It's patience, dedication, and commitment that will all you to progress. Then of course you can't overlook the physical issues you'll have to get used to feeling.

Have you ever held a hammer or something else for too long only to find out it develops calluses? Well, guitar players get them from strumming the strings. Just like someone who types, a guitar player can have his or her hands cramp up because they're not used to the strenuous activity. Heck, even your shoulders will get sore along the way.

We all have to start at the beginning, and so do you. No one has ever been able to just pick up a guitar and play a Beatles, Rolling Stones, Fall Out Boyz, or any other group's song without learning the ins and outs.

When you first learn how to play the guitar, it's important to understand the tuning process. If you can't figure this out, then your going to hear sounds that are as bad as Mike Ditka's singing "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" at Wrigley Field (it was horrendous). You have the lower E string, the A string, the D string, the G string, and the B string. These are arranged from the bottom of the guitar to the top. Then of course you have the high E string, which should be tuned last.

While many music stores can do this for you, we recommend doing it yourself. You will find that if you take the time to do it on your own, the sounds will become more natural and you'll get a better feel for your instrument. However, if you really don't want to mess with it, you could have someone do it for free, but most places will cost you some money.

After you've properly tuned everything, learn to read the guitar tabs. You can find tutorials for this all around the Internet, and to be honest, most of them are accurate. Just place your fingers on each string, then strum the guitar using the other hand. It's going to take some practice, so don't think you'll be a master after one evening. Just make sure you start out playing easier chords because it will help in the long run. The simple ones are C, G, and A.

That's it! You now know how to play the guitar. Always remember that practice makes perfect. The more you practice, the sooner you will master playing the guitar.

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