Acoustic Guitar Lesson - Learn To Play In Just 48 Hours

By Salto Lazzaro

There are millions of people all over the world that want to learn guitar but are not managing to do it. The all process can actually be a very smooth and a easy one but many will never reach their full potential for luck of proper guidance and professional advice. That can easily be avoided as the amount of acoustic guitar lesson available online these days is quite remarkable.

YouTube alone has millions of free acoustic guitar lesson videos and all you need to do is to try a few of these to find the ones that are right for you. The free videos are cool and can be a good start but remember that normally tutors give free tutorials but they keep their best informations and courses for their paid content. So unless you want to waste your time searching for ever on the web I suggest you subscribe to the course that you like the most.

Once you find a teacher you are comfortable with follow his advices religiously and practice his exercises every day. In music there are no short cuts and what you put in is what you get out. That doesn't mean that you need to practice music for four hours a day in order to see results but you definitely need a certain level of commitment and dedication.

You need a minimum of 48 hours of practice to get to a decent skill level on the guitar, the trick is to be realistic with your time and to do a little bit every day. I suggest a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week and in just 4 months you will have your 48 hours.

Well that's all i have for you today and good luck with your guitar playing! - 32186

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Acoustic Guitar Lessons: "How Should I Practice

By Josh Dexter

Lately I have been getting this question from students a lot especially on their first acoustic guitar lesson. "How long should I practice?"

Well the answer to that question depends on one of two things. Do you want to master the instrument or do you just want to learn to play it for fun? They say, (whoever they are) that the guitar is the easiest instrument to learn to play and the hardest to master.

If you want to "Master" the guitar then you should need approximately ten thousands hours of practice and you can stop reading this column right now.

If you are amongst the many people that want to learn for their personal enjoyment and to have a good time with their friends things are different. I believe that in just 48 hours you can learn the basics that will help you to do exactly that. When I say 48 hours I mean a 48 hours of dedicated and focused practice, and no just goofing around jamming a few chords the wrong way. You should have a proper acoustic guitar lesson or instructions and have a good practice routine. I suggest a minimum of 30 minutes a day 6 days a week and in just 4 months you should be able to achieve your goal.

Four months are enough for you to learn all the basic theory, rhythms and all the chords you'll need to play some easy guitar songs.

A little bit every day is way better that a lot every now and then. That's how humans learn just about anything really, by repeating the same exercises everyday till we get them right, and in the long run developing muscle memory. Eventually all the chords & rhythms will became second nature.

Does it sounds too easy? Well don't get fooled it work! Just make sure you follow a proper guitar tutorials. - 32186

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The Most Miraculous Acoustic Guitar Performance I've Ever Witnessed

By Jimmy J. Stage

I went to the most exciting party the other night. I didn't plan to, but one thing just kind of led to another, the way things usually do. It all started when I was sitting at home, watching TV. My two friends came bursting in unexpectedly, and told me I was going with them. I had not choice but to comply.

Next thing I know, we all crammed in my friends pick up truck, driving through these old fields that I think used to be corn fields, but I can't be sure. We drove for what seemed like a couple of hours, but when I checked my watch, it had only been about thirty minutes when we finally arrived.

Finally we pulled up to what looked like an abandoned furniture store. It was in a kind of industrial area, that wasn't near any houses. The outside seemed dark, and a little bit spooky, to tell you the truth. When we walked inside I was completely amazed.

The inside was immaculate, like you'd expect of club downtown New York or something. They had black shiny paint on all the walls, a couple of bars in the corners, and these really impressive pictures hanging in the corners. Up in front was a stage.

Then, all of a sudden, this band appeared out of nowhere. They appeared on this stage, that had a small amount of people mingling around the front. My friends and I pushed our way up to the front, and were lucky enough to see the lead guitar player, who was playing this really wicked acoustic guitar. He was the best guitar player I'd ever heard, either live or recorded.

They started giving out CDs to everybody that was there. I guess they just got this extremely huge recording deal, and were really happy. I was happy to, as it was by far, the greatest concert I've ever seen. - 32186

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The Acoustic Guitar Is Your Golden Ticket To Distinction And Charisma

By Jimmy J. Stage

If you've ever had the incredible pleasure of witnessing an awesome guitar performance, then you know how quickly and easily the guitarist can captivate and enthrall the crowd through seemingly easy effort on his part. It seems as if he was born with a guitar in his hands, and playing awesome grooves and notes come second nature to him.

Many are inspired to learn the acoustic guitar after witnessing such a display of musical talent. Unfortunately, as the told saying goes, the flesh is willing, but the mind is weak. Translated into choosing a musical goal, many of us would like to be able to play a musical instrument, but very few of us actually want to put the effort and time into learning a musical instrument.

But this is based on a misguided analysis of the situation. Learning the guitar doesn't have to be a chore, like doing your laundry to cleaning out the garage once a year. Learning the guitar can actually be quite a fun experience, and rewarding in and of itself. Those that take this attitude are the ones that learn the guitar the quickest and the easiest.

So the secret is to take a long view of things. Expect to go slowly, and not perform like that guy up on stage over night. The easiest way to do this is to only compare yourself to yourself, and only judge your skills to how they were a couple of days ago.

That is where choosing the right guitar course comes in handy. When you are sure of your own goals and objectives, it makes choosing a guitar course so much easier. That way you can compare yourself only to your own progress, and not some superstar when has been practicing his whole life.

Many people are starting to discover that the Internet is a fabulous place to find fantastic guitar lessons. You can learn at your own pace, repeat modules over and over again, and slowly build up your skills. The best time to start, of course, is right now. - 32186

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Beginner Guitar Lesson Online

By Adrian Logan

Learning guitar lesson online can be very fun. There are wide ranges of manner for you to learn no matter if you are eyeing on an acoustic or electrical guitar. There are people who hire a private tutor. For people who know a guitarist, they can consider themselves lucky because they can ask their friends to personally give them the guitar lesson needed.

Hiring a professional to teach you how to strum the guitar can be a little costly although the outcome is very good. However if you do not have enough cash to spare then you can always learn with the help of a professional plus the bonus point of learning at your own pace by means of using online DVD guitar lessons.

Learning guitar online has become popular because you can learn the insturment without paying a lot of money. With the help of online guitar lesson, you simply have to go to the site that offers the tutorial. Bit by bit you will get started with some of the basic lessons.

Online lessons are obtainable in wide array of platforms like DVD lessons, eBooks, and a lot more in order to be of help to different kinds of people. You might want to get those which provide videos and software in case you are wondering which of them is the best option.

Going for a beginner guitar lesson online where the instructor will teach about the step to step method to play can be the most efficient manner of learning as this can offer a fast result while being able to work at your own pace.

Because it is not easy to make these software and video just for you to learn how to play the guitar, most of them are available with one-time payment. Don't worry because after your first payment, the preceding lessons are free. In case you are already knowledgeable about the basics such as strumming then you are free to go on a more specialized training.

Because there won't be someone who is learning with you, the software will allow you to learn at your own speed. Some of the other beginner guitar lessons online would include playing acoustic guitar, lead guitar, and blues guitar. You will realize that the price you pay for the course is worth it.

In due time, you can surprise your friends on how efficient you are in playing the guitar even if they know that you haven't hired someone to teach you. Just gear yourself with enough patience and later on, you will realize how well you are performing. Don't give up along the way; just keep on moving and learning the process as to become a seasoned guitarist in due time. - 32186

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Learning Guitar For Beginners - A Guide to Getting Started

By Brock Davis

There is much more to learning how to play guitar than just picking up the instrument and starting in. It's very important to begin with the basics. You need to know what your goals are, and you also need to have a good guitar learning program. You should be able to expect to learn certain things in just about any beginners' guitar course you might try.

If you want to move on to an intermediate guitar course, you need to know those things before moving on. Here is a checklist of items you must learn in any beginners guitar course.

After you have finish your basic guitar course, you can then in a better position to decide which type of specialty you might want to explore. There are a few choices like classical guitar, rock guitar, jazz guitar, country guitar and folk guitar. Bear in mind that regardless the styles, they all start off with the same basics.

You will begin by learning the parts of your instrument and how they interact, what makes a guitar good, and how to maintain it. This information will make it a lot easier to get the kind of sound you want.

You will also learn how steel and nylon strings differ, when to use each of them, what kind of neck flexibility wrks for which kind of playing, and how the sound is affected by the guitar shape. You will learn the various strumming techniques and the difference between upstrokes and downstrokes. Beginners usually start by learning to strum a few basic chords like C, G, D7 and F. Also, you should find out how the chords are constructed and how they interact with each other.

You'll also learn finger picking, which may seem too advanced to be in a guitar for beginners course. It also might seem like it would be better with a different kind of music. Finger picking is a valuable technique, however. Learn to use both hands and how to have a fair amount of dexterity with both. Even if you never use a technique like finger picking, it is better to know it than to not know something you need to be able to play what you want.

In your beginner program, there is another important skill you need to master. You must know how to tune and how each chord works with each key. First you will use open tuning before proceeding to barring. Barring mean you will press down the string across the fret and complete the chord using the rest of your fingers.

Next, you should also learn scales. They are the basis of almost all guitar playing. Your ability or progress will increase greatly once you have a good grasp on your scales.

Maybe you have the the urge to jump right in when you want to learn guitar but I advise you not to. Instead if you want to be a truly skilled guitar player, get a good grounding in the basics first. Then when you get to the advanced techniques, you will be able to accomplish a lot more. Everyone who want to be an expert in playing guitar need to start with the basics. They may look impressive now but they also started as beginners learning the basics.

I can understand that learning to play guitar can be a bit overwhelming at first. But with patience and focus, you will be jamming with the best in no time at all. - 32186

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Brief Review of Breedlove C25/CR

By R. S. Rasnick

Though the company is still relatively young, the guitar maker Breedlove has earned a reputation for making very playable guitars of solid quality.

These quality instruments, though, also come with a pretty high price tag, but the company is trying to reach a wider audience with its celebrated "Pro" series of instruments, which includes the C25/CR Herringbone Acoustic. The C25/CR is a guitar that can be bought for the price of an imported instrument, but it is certainly "custom-shop" quality.

With the Pro Series models, Breedlove saves the cost of production by assembling the guitars in the USA from parts that are machined in Korea. Don't think, though, that these cost-saving measures affect the quality of the models, because these "budget" Breedloves have many of the same beloved features as the US-only models. Breedlove saves much of the cost by limiting the amount of customizations available. As an example, players can choose from a Sitka Spruce or Cedar top, but those are the only options regarding the guitar's top. Likewise, buyers can choose from a variety of different electronics choices, but that's it. Despite the lack of choices, the guitar's appointments are very well done, from the abalone rosette to the herringbone trim.

The C25/CR Herringbone is a concert-sized guitar that is absolutely beautiful and demonstrates the quality of this series of instruments. It has an ebony fretboard on a slim, mahogany, one-piece neck. The guitar's wood is very high quality, with a dark cedar top and a rosewood back and sides. The nut is 1", which makes the guitar extremely easy to play. It also has a 2" spacing at the saddle, so the C25/CR is easily enjoyed by fingerstyle players and flatpickers alike.

From a visual perspective, the C25/CR Herringbone is clearly Breedlove. The distinctive headstock and the sloped, soft cutaway along with the winged, pinless bridge make it clear that you're playing a Breedlove, regardless of the lower pricetag.

Breedloves have secured a well-earned standing for their deep, low tones, and the C25/CR Herringbone lives up to this repute. The model sports lovely overtones and a beautiful sustain in addition to the solid low end. While the bass response is likely the instrument's most distinctive feature, all of the strings put forth a compressed, smooth sustain. Truth be told, it has the tones of a compressed electric guitar at times (which can be a very good thing if that's what you want). The lead voice is worth the price of admission alone.

The C25/CR flourishes in its onboard electronics as well. The included L. R. Baggs Element system does an excellent job in translating the instrument's lovely acoustic sounds into usable electric ones (the Dual Source Element system is an optional feature). I captured the C25/CR directly into my Macintosh Pro Tools home studio and was extremely satisfied with the sounds I was able to capture.

Don't believe that because the C25/CR Herringbone doesn't have the same options as its more costly brethren means that this instrument is of low craftsmanship. It is one of the finest guitars I've played in a long time. If you've ever wanted to try a Breedlove but were put off by the high price tag, the Breedlove Pro Series is sure to please. - 32186

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