Everyone dreams of being a guitar god, shredding solos and creating songs that will be sung by generations. Playing the guitar well is one thing most dream of, yet very few accomplish. Beneath the veneer of rock 'n' roll, guitar remains one of the most challenging instruments to play. It takes years of practice before you can master the instrument.
Most beginners jump into playing the guitar without really knowing why they want to play it in the first place. Ask yourself: why do I want to play the guitar? Is it to impress my friends and family? Is it because I want to play in a band someday? Or is it because I want to be able to play a few of my favorite songs alone?
This is a very important question to answer because it will determine your motivation level, and the amount of time you are willing to (and need to) put into guitar playing. For instance, if you want to play in a band, you will require much more practice (and in turn, much more motivation) than if you want to play a few popular songs for friends and family.
Another mistake beginners make is that they jump straight into the advanced aspects of guitar playing without mastering the basics first. I know a lot of guitar players who can jam the solo to 'Hotel California', yet can't tune the guitar properly. Consequently, they always remain mediocre guitarists. Without knowing the basics, you can't really hope to be a great guitarist.
Start from the easier chords first. Learn to play A, C, G, D chords before you pick up Cm7 or C# or even the F chord. Once you master the easier sections, you will find that your finger co-ordination, strength, and ability to switch between notes will increase manifold, making it a whole lot easier to move on to the more advanced sections.
Finally, make sure that you practice as much as possible. Sadly, there is no shortcut around this. All the courses that promise to make you a rockstar within a week are simply lying. It takes years to master an instrument, and the guitar is no different. Practice consistently and sincerely, and your guitar playing skills will definitely improve.
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