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If you want to learn guitar from scratch, the Learn Guitar FAQ is the right place to start:  This page will answer your most basic questions about the guitar learning process.  Everything from 'instruments' to 'practice time' to 'what are chords?' are covered.

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And whether you're considering learning guitar, or are in the process of refining your skills, you'll no doubt have questions.  Chances are you'll find your answer here and the best news is that if you don't find your answer here, you can ask a different question!

How does that work you ask?  Well, I've decided that too many new players rush headlong into the learning process without having their basic questions answered and since this site replaces a live (and expensive) 'guitar tutor', I want people to be able to ask their questions.  So read through this page and if you don't find what you're looking for, ask your own 'Learn Guitar FAQ' at the Ask a Guitar Question page.

Below is a list of the most commonly asked questions by newbies just starting out with the guitar, as well as questions that will be of help to more intermediary players.

Each of these questions open on a new page.  Be sure to come back to this page to read more.  Enjoy!