Beginner Guitar Lessons Online. Where To Begin?

Don't waste time making mistakes. At this beginner guitar lessons online page you'll find out what you need to know when beginning to learn guitar.

When just beginning guitar, there's a lot of information about how to play a guitar! This beginner guitar lesson online page will focus on some key points that are often overlooked.

Sidenote: If you found this page wanting instructions and guidance with how to play guitar chords or basic guitar chord charts, click on the preceding links. Alternatively, you can use this free guitar lessons for beginners page and scroll down to the Table of Contents.

Make Certain You Have The "Right" Guitar

Here is a list of questions and points to consider

• Every-Body is different. You may or may not "fit" a standard size guitar. If you are a smaller person -- or it's for a child -- you'll probably need a 3/4 or even 1/2 size guitar. And yes -- these are widely available at most music retail stores.
• Do you want to play acoustic guitar or electric guitar?
• What is your budget to spend? Make certain you have a price in mind before shopping. Bring along a knowledgeable family member or friend if possible. But think for yourself!
• If it's an electric guitar you want you're going to need a practice amp, cables and strap at the very least. A case is also very important to protect your guitar from moisture and heat. Even more so if you take it outside.
• Can you press down comfortably on the strings? This refers to the "action" -- or height of the strings from the guitar fretboard. It's important that this feels right for you.
• Guitar strings have different gauges or thicknesses. Many times, manufacturers install a Medium gauge set of strings on full size steel string acoustics. For many beginners this is simply too difficult to play. This beginner guitar lessons online tutorial recommends trying a Light gauge string.
• Some beginning guitarists can benefit by using a capo. A capo is a clamp like device that goes on the neck of the guitar. It shortens the length of the guitar strings. This sometimes makes it easier for beginners to learn guitar.
• Many music retail stores will offer a free "set-up" of your new guitar within One Year of purchase. Ask about this when buying and, if it's offered, make certain to follow up on it!" Read this lesson on guitar maintenance if you don't know what a set-up is. It's for electric guitars -- but the same principles apply to acoustic guitars.

In A nutshell …as far as beginner guitar lessons go, the most important thing is to have a guitar that works for YOU. Try out as many that are in your budget as you possibly can. This will give you the experience of what feels good and what doesn't. The guitar needs to be playable!

What If You Already Have A Guitar? What Next?

If you already have a playable guitar or you just brought one home using the guidelines above to guide you, great! I recommend taking at least a few guitar lessons from a qualified teacher in your area. They will be able to assess your instrument and let you know if it's playable. The guitar you found in your attic after 10 years that looks nice, just may not be playable. The neck may be twisted or bent too far out of shape.

Not only that, but a real teacher can help you with important things you may not be certain of. Things such as how you hold your guitar, your timing, etc. If you don't feel comfortable with the guitar teacher at a "gut -level" don't waste your money. Be patient and find another teacher, or purchase one of the excellent beginner guitar courses on the internet. Even better yet, roll up your sleeves and dig in to the excellent free guitar lessons right here!

When it comes to the world of beginner guitar lessons online, I'll be the first to admit that there is a ton of information! There are online courses that are very good quality. There are some courses that aren't.

For now I'll suggest that you get a teacher -- mostly to help out with holding the guitar correctly and with tuning. Or do the research for beginner guitar lessons online yourself. Steer clear of anything that sounds too good to be true! If you are patient and you persist and play daily, that's all it truly takes. There is no magical secret or shortcut! You have to do some work. Play everyday that you can. Push yourself to do so until it becomes a habit.

You will attract the information you need when you need it. The beginner guitar lessons online at this website are all free -- and if you are willing to do some work they will get you started in the right direction!

Further Beginning Guitar Reading…

How To Hold A Guitar And Pick

How To Tune Your Guitar by Ear

Download Your Free Basic Guitar chord Charts Here

Thanks for tuning in and tuning up!

Dave Yeager

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