Free Online Guitar Lessons
Free Guitar Lessons for Beginners
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No more 'which finger goes where again?!' Just click play and know exactly what do to and what it should look like...
Here's some questions you probably need answered before jumping into the pool of chords, scales and strumming...
Here's some questions you probably need answered before jumping into the pool of chords, scales and strumming...
What will I learn?
With these free guitar lessons for beginners you will start with the four basic and easiest guitar chords that will enable you to play some of the world's most well known songs. With four chords? Yep, with G, C, D and Em you can play most things from Abba to Zeppelin. Then you'll look at more chords, move on to scales (picking) and look at some techniques that add funk and spice to your playing...
Will my fingers hurt?
The short answer is YES. The longer one is complicated and involves a lot of euphemisms and rhetoric in attempting to explain the difference between pain and discomfort, but in all honesty... Yeah your fingers will hurt in the beginning and it's perfectly normal. Once you start playing on a regular basis you'll be surprised how quickly your fingertips develop callouses, which means it won't hurt anymore.
What kind of guitar do I need?
Choose between the three types of mainstream guitars:
(1) Electric guitar - popular among anyone and everyone
(2) Acoustic guitar - Steel stringed, for a beginner that means 'ouch'
(3) Classical guitar - Nylon strings, softer on the fingers.
Personally I have found Classical guitars are good for beginners. The nylon strings are gentler with new fingers and the bigger fretboard (neck) and distance between strings makes things easier. Nevertheless, many people start with Acoustic or Electric guitar (I did!) and there's no disadvantage in doing so. You choose.
I want to rock like [insert rock band guitarist name here]! How long?
Everyone wants to jam like the pros and play seven minute solos that'll stun the crowd and cause the fans to faint like 5th graders at a spelling bee. That's a great dream, but be realistic and remember that everyone starts at the bottom...
Finger strength and technique takes a couple of months to grow and master and then begins the process of fine tuning and growing your skills. All in all, if you want to be a professional player it's going to take some long term dedication and commitment. Start with these free lessons and take from there!
All of these questions (and many more) are covered in much more detail in my Beginner Guitar Frequently Asked Questions section. If you're unsure about something, or if you're not sure what kind of guitar to buy, I highly recommend you browse through that section first. Click here, to go there now, then come back for your lessons...
With these free guitar lessons for beginners you will start with the four basic and easiest guitar chords that will enable you to play some of the world's most well known songs. With four chords? Yep, with G, C, D and Em you can play most things from Abba to Zeppelin. Then you'll look at more chords, move on to scales (picking) and look at some techniques that add funk and spice to your playing...
Will my fingers hurt?
The short answer is YES. The longer one is complicated and involves a lot of euphemisms and rhetoric in attempting to explain the difference between pain and discomfort, but in all honesty... Yeah your fingers will hurt in the beginning and it's perfectly normal. Once you start playing on a regular basis you'll be surprised how quickly your fingertips develop callouses, which means it won't hurt anymore.
What kind of guitar do I need?
Choose between the three types of mainstream guitars:
(1) Electric guitar - popular among anyone and everyone
(2) Acoustic guitar - Steel stringed, for a beginner that means 'ouch'
(3) Classical guitar - Nylon strings, softer on the fingers.
Personally I have found Classical guitars are good for beginners. The nylon strings are gentler with new fingers and the bigger fretboard (neck) and distance between strings makes things easier. Nevertheless, many people start with Acoustic or Electric guitar (I did!) and there's no disadvantage in doing so. You choose.
I want to rock like [insert rock band guitarist name here]! How long?
Everyone wants to jam like the pros and play seven minute solos that'll stun the crowd and cause the fans to faint like 5th graders at a spelling bee. That's a great dream, but be realistic and remember that everyone starts at the bottom...
Finger strength and technique takes a couple of months to grow and master and then begins the process of fine tuning and growing your skills. All in all, if you want to be a professional player it's going to take some long term dedication and commitment. Start with these free lessons and take from there!
All of these questions (and many more) are covered in much more detail in my Beginner Guitar Frequently Asked Questions section. If you're unsure about something, or if you're not sure what kind of guitar to buy, I highly recommend you browse through that section first. Click here, to go there now, then come back for your lessons...
Ready for your lessons? Let's go!
If you're interested in some basic theory and a
overview of parts of the guitar go here.
Otherwise, jump right in: Free guitar lessons
for beginners - Lesson 1 - Guitar Tuning
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overview of parts of the guitar go here.
Otherwise, jump right in: Free guitar lessons
for beginners - Lesson 1 - Guitar Tuning
Return from Free Guitar Lessons for Beginners to Pluck and Play Homepage
The instructional videos and photos means you'll have a personal tutor by your side throughout and will help you avoid the confusion that text only lessons bring...
Anyone can learn to play the guitar and my free guitar lessons for beginners will make the process fun and easy.
