Look Ma! I Know How to Play Guitar Like a Pro!

So you wanna learn guitar, eh?

Have you always dreamed of strummin' songs on a guitar as a fun hobby. Or better yet, would you like to learn guitar so that you can organize a hot band and perform at entertainment events? Well, if this sounds like you, then the tips below will help lay out the basics clearly so that you can play guitar like a pro!

Okay, here goes...

First things first... you will need to:

1. Find a good guitar.

Purchase or borrow one that is in working condition. After all, how can you learn on a guitar that has broken strings? (That doesn't sound like fun, does it?) A quick way to tell if a guitar is in good condition is to take a look at the neck to make sure that it isn't bent or twisted. Also, check to see that there are no bulges, cracks, or other obvious signs of damage to the guitar body.

2. Learn the parts.

By knowing each part of your guitar, you'll become more familiar with the instrument and will feel comfortable playing it. The nine basic parts of a guitar include: the headstock, tuners, nut, neck, frets, body, bridge, sound hole, and the strings. The headstock is located at very top. The tuners or tuning pegs are located alongside the headstock. Located below the tuner, you will find the nut which is a tiny piece found between the headstock and neck of the guitar.

The neck is the long piece in the middle that connects the headstock and the body.

The frets are the marks found spaced along the neck of the guitar. These marks help to guide the fingers when playing notes. When a guitar does not have these frets, it can become harder to play.

The lower part of the guitar is made up of the body. This is where most of the action takes place. The guitar body contains the vibrations of the strings and helps to intensify the sound.

The bridge is the section located on the body and is the part on which the strings are attached. It serves unique functions for sound on acoustic and electric guitar. However, its main purpose is to control the pressure on the strings.

The sound hole (acoustic) or pickups (electrical) is the part that controls the way that the sound is intensified.

3. Get your pick ready.

Try to choose a pick that is of medium thickness. Some guitarists feel that thin, nylon picks don't give a good sound. On the other hand, a guitar pick that is too thick may not be very comfortable for playing.

4. Take a seat.

Okay, this part is pretty easy. Just find an easy seat ....a chair without arms will work perfectly. Get seated comfortably, and you'll be strumming on your guitar in no time!

There you have it. Those are the basics. It's pretty simple, huh? Take it day by day and with a bit of guitar coaching or instruction, you'll soon know how to play guitar like a pro!

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