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4 Table of Contents: Intro Tuning How to properly tune a guitar as a beginner Arrangement of notes on the guitar fretboard How to properly position the hands to avoid bad technique and potential injuries Guitar starter packs for beginners How to read chord diagrams Fretboard patterns Guitar tabs

5 Guitar exercises The first simple pieces for guitar and the setting of the left hand on the fingerboard Conclusion

6 Intro Many people would like to play the guitar, but not everyone is able to learn, right? Wrong! No hands are too small or too big and no one is too young or too old. Everyone can learn to play the guitar. All you need is just a little patience and a lot of practice. Sure, it requires some time to master the art of guitar playing, but it s worth the time and effort. Of course, you can t expect to shred like a professional after only a few days. You need to start with the basics. After all, a journey of a thousand miles begins

7 with a single step. Whether you want to become a professional musician or you just want to learn a few songs to play for your buddies, these basics are something you need to start with. Our beginner s guide will help you learn the basics of guitar playing and begin your journey through the beauty of the guitar sound.

8 Tuning Guitar tunings represent which notes are allotted to open strings of the guitar. The order of these notes begins from the thickest string on your instrument to the thinnest, which means from the lowest to the highest string. For instance, in standard tuning, which is the most well-known tuning, the notes order is E A D G B E. So it starts with the low E and finishes with the high E. Other than the standard tuning, there are additionally drop tunings and alternate tunings. A portion of the alternate tunings is even

9 so specific that they are utilized by an artist for a specific tune and named after that tune. There is an immense measure of various tunings and slight varieties of the same, however, performers, for the most part, utilize the standard tuning. Now, the dropped tuning represents the standard tuning with one string's pitch brought down (dropped). It is generally the lowest (E) string, yet sometimes it can be the A string. This is called drop D tuning on the record of the E string being dropped for one entire step and it is presently a low D. Drop D tuning is normally utilized for heavy metal or classical music. When we say "open" tuning, we are

10 discussing the tuning in which you can play a chord without utilization of your left hand. So you can essentially strum all strings open and you will hear the harmony. Now, there is a wide range of sorts of open tunings, but let's stay with the standard tuning for now. String order and numbering differ from the tuning name. When we discuss tuning, the standard tuning goes E A D G B E, however, when it comes to string order and numbering, it begins with the high E string, in this manner it goes E B G D A E in a standard E tuning. Before you begin learning anything else, you have to learn the guitar strings order

11 and how to tune them. This is vital in light of the fact that you need your guitar to be legitimately tuned at all circumstances. The order of the guitar strings in standard tuning is, as we said before, E B G D A E. Now, the order begins with the high E and closes with the low E, which can be somewhat confounding in light of the fact that the low E string is really the one nearest to your head and the one you hit the first when you downstrum.

In spite of the fact that it is somewhat confusing, it is critical to learn the string order like this, since that way you will be able to read the tabs and chord diagrams

12 In spite of the fact that it is somewhat confusing, it is critical to learn the string order like this, since that way you will be able to read the tabs and chord diagrams and communicate with other guitar players much easier. The ideal approach to learn this is to repeat the string names in the right order each day, for a couple of days. In a

13 matter of 3-4 days, you will know all the strings names in the right order. Once you've learned string names and their legitimate order, you can begin figuring out how to tune your guitar.

14 How to properly tune a guitar as a beginner If you play the guitar, one of the most imperative things you have to know, if not the most essential, is the how to tune your guitar. This is critical because even if you are the best guitar player on the planet, you won't sound so great with a guitar that is off key. There are two ways you can tune your guitar: by ear or with an electronic tuner. In the event that you happen to know how to utilize the electronic tuner, you can avoid this next part and go straight to

15 the one about tuning by ear. Before everything, you have to get familiar with the idea of sharp and flat notes. When you see the image that looks like a lower case "b" on the screen of your tuner, standing beside a specific note symbol, it implies that the note is flat and it needs to come up, which means you have to tighten the string a bit. If you see the image that resembles a tictac-toe grid alongside a specific note image, your note is sharp, which means it's too high and it needs to go down a bit. Now, different tuners work differently, yet the principle is the same. They will indicate you whether the note is too high or too low utilizing the lights,

16 sharp/flat images, or a needle. Now, when we discuss tuning the guitar by ear it sounds somewhat startling, however, it is not something excessively troublesome and it just requires some practice to be perfected. As a novice, it is recommendable that you begin honing this when you begin playing guitar. Begin by tuning your E (sixth) string with an electronic tuner and afterward tune the rest of the strings by ear. It's even better if you utilize a keyboard or some other instrument for a reference tone and tune this string by ear also. Then move the fifth (A) string. Now, when you press the fifth fret on your

17 sixth (E) string, it will create the note A. Utilize this as a reference note and tune your fifth string by it. Check whether the fifth string sounds higher or lower than your reference note and tune likewise. The note becomes higher when you tighten the peg and lower when you loosen it. Repeat this procedure with the rest of the strings aside from the second. The second string is a special case that is tuned in a different way. For this string, you have to press the fourth fret on the third string for a reference note rather than the fifth. Other than this, the procedure is totally the same. As you can see, it is not that difficult to

18 tune the guitar. Tuners do make everything substantially less demanding, however, practicing to tune by ear can be exceptionally useful in your later playing career. By rehearsing to tune your guitar by ear, you will likewise sharpen your hearing and you will recognize the notes significantly easier when you hear them.

19 When you learn how to tune a guitar you need to practice. The best way to do this is to randomly scramble your strings and then try to tune them back the way they were. Of course, this will take some time in the beginning, but you will

20 become much faster and more precise very fast if you practice a lot.

21 Arrangement of notes on the guitar fretboard In spite of the fact that it is not exactly important that you know every one of the notes on the guitar fretboard to play patterns and chords, it can be truly useful and you'll want to learn this sooner or later. It will make it substantially less demanding to read music and communicate with other guitar players. In any case, learning the notes on the fretboard is not such a simple errand. The standard 22-fret guitar has 138 notes on the fretboard and learning them all can be a challenge for both novices and experienced guitarists.

22 One of the reasons to learn this and the most motivating one is the speed. Each and every guitar player wants to play faster. Furthermore, when we discuss the speed, it is not only the physical part of learning guitar what is critical to play quickly. When you think about shredding guitarists tapping their fingers all through the fretboard, playing a crazy measure of notes, there is an alternate sort of speed included. They play so quickly because they can recall every one of the notes at lightning speed. They can do so on the grounds that they know where each of the notes is. This so-called mental speed permits you to recall notes, choose which ones to

23 play, find them, and play them amazingly fast. In the event that you happen to be able to find each note on the fretboard, don't think that you know your fretboard. If you want to shred, you should be able to recall notes in a fraction of a moment, and you can't do that by deriving. Now, learning the fretboard can take some time, yet it is not very troublesome and it is definitely not incomprehensible. When you take a look at your guitar fretboard there are no conspicuous markings that will map the notes. Be that as it may, the worries, strings, and frets on your fretboard do make the grid that can help you make patterns when you play and remember them easier.

24 Shapes and patterns can help you put together chords and progressions if you know the notes and understand music. A large portion of guitar players will attempt to learn each and every one of the notes on the fretboard, which is not an all that awful thought and it is recommendable. In any case, you can't simply learn them all at once. The ideal approach to begin is to memorize the notes on the fifth (A) and sixth (E) string. As you already know, the open sixth string is a note E. If you press the first fret on the same string, you will get the note F. The second fret gives you the note F#. As you move up the fretboard each next fret gives you a half step higher note. The same goes for all

25 of the strings. This goes on until the twelfth fret and after that, it starts from the beginning. The twelfth fret gives you the same note as the open string, the thirteenth same as the first fret, and so on. Once you have learned the notes on the 5 th and 6 th string, you can trace the notes on the other strings back to the 5 th and 6 th by using octaves (the notes on the 1 st

26 string are identical to the notes on the 6 th string in standard tuning). Advice: Practice for minutes every day before you go to bed because your brain turns short-term memory into long-term while you sleep.

27 While you practice and learn notes on the fretboard, attempt to conceal your tabs so you don't cheat and try playing with your eyes shut while you attempt to recognize the sound of the notes you are

28 playing. Learning the diverse scales, such as pentatonic or major and minor scales can likewise be very useful. Scales are vigorously related with chords and progressions and they form patterns that are anything but difficult to learn and reproduce.

29 How to properly position the hands to avoid bad technique and potential injuries Not each guitar player knows about appropriate stance and position of hands while playing and the greater part of them don't consider this important. Be that as it may, this is a genuine thing and you ought to consider it important. Inappropriate stance or position won't prompt a genuine harm immediately, yet over a more extended timeframe it can bring about agony in the greater part of

30 your hand and arm joints, tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), dreary strain wounds, and so forth. This is the reason numerous music instructors dependably holler stuff like: "Keep your wrist straight!" or "Don't hold your thumb so high over the neck!" Not just that illegitimate method for holding your guitar and stance will bring about wounds, but this can likewise influence your playing. To start, we should discuss the stance. The vast majority of guitar players practice sitting down. So position your seat wherever you need to rehearse and sit on it. Keep both of your feet on the ground and your back straight. You can utilize a little seat to lift one leg if you

31 wish. It's imperative that you are comfortable in light of the fact that when you rehearse you will remain similarly situated for a considerable length of time. Now put the guitar on your right leg so the posterior of your guitar touches your tummy. It doesn't make a difference if you utilize an acoustic or electric guitar, it's a similar position. Ensure that you don't hold the guitar in place with your left hand yet, rather, embrace its body with your strumming arm. Try not to keep the guitar flat on your gut, yet rather a bit on the right side of your torso. Your torso and the guitar ought to shape a 45-degree edge if you did this properly. This way you

32 sufficiently made space for your left arm to move up and down the neck and you additionally have a less demanding access to the higher notes on the frets (24). Ensure that the neck of your guitar is parallel to the ground or to point up a bit. Put your left hand on the neck. Keep the thumb laying on the back of the neck and make an effort not to hold it over the neck. The position of your thumb ought to be somewhere close to your first and second finger on the fretboard. Press the strings with the tips of your fingers and attempt to press as near to the frets as could reasonably be expected, yet don't put them over the frets. Ensure that your nails are short so

33 they don't touch the fretboard. Now, ensure that the neck is over the elbow of your left hand so you can abstain from twisting your wrist excessively. Obviously, you should twist your wrist now and then when you attempt to play some confounded harmonies, yet this shouldn't be your default position. If you find it easier to keep your wrist straight with the neck of the guitar situated somewhat higher, you can do that. How high will you keep the neck, for the most part, relies on how long are your arms. In the event that you play standing up, ensure that you adjust the strap so that

34 the neck is over your left elbow. You will most likely observe a portion of punk rock or heavy metal guitarists holding their guitars low, however, this is bad, particularly in the event that you are an amateur. With regards to the supposed "rule of the thumb", beyond any doubt, you shouldn't put your thumb over the neck for the most part, yet it's alright to do it now and then. The position of your thumb decides how the rest of the fingers will touch the strings. There are two sorts of left-hand positions. We have a "handshake" and "palm up" position. The "handshake" position implies that

35 the thumb is resting high on the back of the neck or even somewhat over it which puts your hand somewhat sideways. This position is magnificent for open chords, bending, and smooth vibratos. You can likewise play leads in this position, particularly in the event that you play blues. This position is more about the attitude than dexterity and speed in playing. With regards to the "palm up" position, as the name recommends, the palm is confronting up while the thumb is squeezed against the neck somewhere in the center. Just the thumbprint ought to touch the neck in this position. The "palm up" position is perfect for guitar playing that requires speed and

36 dexterity. It's optimal for quick solos and shreds, legato, huge finger extends, and so forth. So whatever position of these two you pick, it's essential that you keep your palm as far from the neck as it's possible and to keep your knuckles bent. This way you will be considerably faster and feel significantly more comfortable.

37 Now, with regards to your strumming hand (right hand), you ought to put the upper piece of your arm on the upper piece of the body of your guitar to rest easily and your hand ought to glide over the opening on the body of the guitar or

38 over the pickups in the event that you utilize an electric guitar. Keep your strumming hand loose, don't harden it. There are a couple of techniques of strumming the guitar and you can utilize either your fingers and nails or a guitar pick. Whatever procedure you utilize, keep your hand and arm loose. The technique that is mostly utilized is "thumb and index finger" technique. Hold your index finger against your thumb and continue holding them like that so you have a proper support. Now bend the rest of your fingers towards your palm, but don't force them or squeeze. Ensure it feels natural. Now you can down strum with the nail of the index finger and up strum with the nail of

39 the thumb. In the event that you like a softer and tenderer sound, you can likewise play with these two fingers independently. You can likewise utilize the greater part of your fingers to play the guitar. Most ordinarily the thumb is utilized for sixth, fifth, and fourth string, forefinger for third, middle finger for second, and ring finger for first. In this technique, you utilize your fingertips to play. To use this fingerpicking method, you have to hold your hand over the opening on the guitar body aligned with your arm and your knuckles slightly bent. On the off chance that you need to utilize the guitar pick, hold it between your forefinger and thumb and hold it firmly.

40 Position the rest of your fingers any way that feels generally good. By what method will you attack the strings rely upon your playing style and it is generally different for everybody. Before you begin practicing, it's not an awful thought to warm up a bit. Warming up can forestall injuries and enhance your technique. There are instances of guitar players being compelled to quit playing due to CTS or tendonitis. There are no specific exercises for warming up for guitar playing, yet you ought to extend your fingers and joints a bit and do something that moves both of your hands and the greater part of your fingers gradually.

41 Try not to run quick and hard with your warm-up exercise since that way you can harm yourself before you even begin playing. The purpose of warming up is to set up your fingers and joints for what they are about to experience. Your warm-up activities ought to be nonmusical because you will in most cases wind up utilizing them in your music. You can utilize the guitar, yet play something simple and ease back to warm-up so it doesn't meddle with the music you make. Likely the best thing you can do is practice chromatics in light of the fact that this way you utilize the greater part of your fingers gradually. Likewise, you can make some simple patterns on 2-3

42 strings and move them up and down the neck. Whatever you do as a warm up, remember to keep it slow, on the grounds that the purpose of these activities is to move your muscles so they can warm up; it won't influence the way you play. You can see various activities for warming up on the web, however, it is much better if you do it your own way. Get inventive and make something for your own fingers. Just ensure you warm up appropriately and you ought to be okay.

46 Guitar starter packs for beginners When you begin learning how to play the guitar it is logical that you should require a guitar for that. Well, not necessarily; you can simply get it from somebody, yet it's best that you have your own instrument so you can get accustomed to it. Other than a guitar, you will likewise require some extra equipment for playing, for example, additional guitar picks, a spare set of strings, a tuner, a strap, a guitar case, a stand, and, in the

47 event that you play electric guitar, you will likewise require an amp and a cable. Now, to purchase all that you require you need to spend a lot of cash, yet fortunately, some companies, for example, Fender, Ibanez, Epiphone, and so forth offer starter packs for apprentices that incorporate all that you need to begin learning. These packs offer a brilliant value and they are more than affordable. The guitar is, obviously, the primary piece of this pack. These amateur packs, as a rule, incorporate a less expensive guitar, for example, Squier by Fender Stratocaster or Yamaha Gigmaker or

48 Epiphone Les Paul and so forth. These guitars are not by any means firstclass guitars, however, they are ideal for novices since you don't generally require a 1000-dollar guitar to begin learning on it. Especially because you still don't know what guitar will fit your style of playing the most. Additionally, you wouldn't want to spend excessive cash on your starter guitar on the grounds that sooner or later you may understand that you don't want to play any longer. The electric guitar starter packs normally incorporate a little amp so you can plug in your guitar. These amps are not for rehearsals with band or gigs; they are too small. These are more to play

49 and practice in your room. They are normally watts amps, and that is quite enough for amateurs. Obviously, the pack also incorporates a cable to connect your guitar and the amp. The next vital thing in the starter packs is a guitar case. The guitar case will shield your guitar from harm and keep dust from falling on it. The cases that accompany the apprentice's starter packs are normally soft cases (gig bags) with a slight cushioning, however, it's not unordinary to see the starter pack that incorporates a hard case. In any case, the ones with a hard case are probably more costly. When you begin playing, after some time

50 some of your strings will break, which is normal. This is the reason starter packs incorporate extra strings. The sort of extra strings that you get with the set is the same as the strings on the guitar. In the event that you pick the classical guitar, the strings will be made of nylon, which is quite soft and comfortable for beginners. Guitar picks are something that even expert guitar players have a tendency to lose constantly. They are little and if you drop them, they are typically gone forever. This is the reason guitar packs incorporate extra picks, usually even a bunch of them. A guitar tuner is an absolute necessity

51 for every beginner and each starter pack incorporates one. They are normally headstock tuners on the grounds that these are the most simple to utilize. It is essential that your guitar pack incorporates the tuner considering your guitar should always be in tune so you can have an appropriate sound, and it takes a great deal of practice to tune a guitar by ear. The next segment is a strap. You require a strap in the event that you want to play standing up. You most likely won't utilize this in the beginning, however you will later on. Now, some packs may not include a guitar stand, and this is not all that

52 fundamental thing. The stand is valuable on the off-chance that you would prefer not to keep your guitar in a guitar case constantly. With a stand, your guitar will be lifted from the ground and safe from falling and damage. These starter packs are generally something like 200 dollars, which is considerably lesser than the amount you would spend if you purchase each of the segments independently, and that gives them a phenomenal value.

53 How to read chord diagrams The guitar chord is simply a set of notes that you play on your guitar. The chords can be played by strumming all the strings at once, or one by one, or in specific sequences or as an arpeggio. Chord diagrams are the graphic representations of the cords that tell you how to play them and where to put your fingers on the guitar neck. The chords are one of the first things you ll learn when you start playing guitar and chord diagrams are the easiest way to learn them. Unlike the tabs, chord diagrams have 6

54 VERTICAL lines that represent guitar strings, and the horizontal lines represent the frets. The line on the left side is the low E string, and the next line is the A string and so on until you reach the line on the right side which is the high E string. Now, before you start learning how to read chord diagrams, you need to learn how to number the fingers and fretboard. This is very simple. Your index finger is number 1, your middle finger is number 2, your ring finger is number 3, and your pinky is number 4. Sometimes the thumb is used for chords and the symbol for the thumb is T. When it comes to fretboard numbering, it is usually written on the left side of the

55 chord diagram. The frets numbering starts at the top and goes downwards. Numbers of the strings are written on the top of the chord diagram and it starts with number 6 because the line on the left side represents the 6 th string (low E).

56 The block on the top of the chord diagram represents your guitar s nut. Sometimes if there is this block on the chord diagram there is no fret numbering because it is quite obvious that the fret under the block is the first one. You will see black and white dots on the diagram. These show you where to put your fingers. Black dots represent the root note of the chord. Sometimes the dots will be blank, but usually, there are numbers on them. These numbers are the numbers of the fingers that should be put in that position. It is also not unusual that there are note symbols instead of the finger numbers on the dots, but in those cases, the finger numbers are written on the

57 bottom of the diagram. Notes (or sometimes intervals) are additional information for the players that read notations.

59 If the dot is placed on the block (guitar nut) in the chord diagram, it means that that string should be played open. There are a few more symbols that can appear on the chord diagrams. If you see the X symbol above the string in the chord diagram it means that that you should not play that string. That string is

60 supposed to be skipped or muted. Another symbol that you will find in guitar chord diagrams is the bar. This is usually a line or an arch that goes over multiple strings, usually all of them. This means that you should cover all of the strings with your index finger and play a bar chord. So, to play the chord, all you have to do is place your fingers the way the diagram shows you and strum the strings. You should start by learning basic chords.

63 Fretboard patterns Similar to chord diagrams are the fretboard patterns. They also show you where to put your fingers with dots, but unlike the chords, these are not played all at once; they are played one by one. These fretboard patterns also don t show in which order you should play the notes. Same as in the chord diagrams, root notes are represented by the black dots and the dots can contain the note symbols, finger numbers, or intervals. Fretboard patterns will show you how to play the scales and you can incorporate them with learning the notes on the fretboard. This way you can practice both reading the patterns and fretboard

64 notes. (Underneath is the full fretboard pattern of the C-major scale)

65 Guitar tabs Guitar tabs (tablatures) are another way of writing down the music for guitar. The guitar tabs are probably the best and easiest way to learn how to play certain songs, especially if you don t know how to read notations. The guitar tabs have 6 horizontal lines that represent the strings. The bottom line is the low E and the top line is the high E. There are usually names of the strings written on the left side.

66 So, how do you read the music from the guitar tab? It s simple. You will notice the numbers written on the lines. These numbers represent the frets which you should press on that string. Number one

67 means the 1 st fret; number 2 is the 2 nd fret and so on If you see 0, that means that you should play the open string. You read the tabs the same way you read text, from left to right. So, if you read the tab of the C-major scale above you will

68 play the 3 rd fret on the A string first, then the open D string, then the 2 nd fret of the D string, then the 3 rd fret of the D string, then the open G string then the 2 nd fret of the G string, then the open B string, and in the end the 1 st fret of the B string. And that is how you play the C-major scale. You will sometimes notice that there are two or more numbers written, one above another. This means that you should play them at the same time. If you see the X symbol in a tab, that means that the note is not played or it s a dead note. This is usually on the tabs of the chords. While you read the tabs it is recommendable that you listen to the songs because it is much easier that way.

69 Now, there are some special symbols in guitar tabs that you will need when you increase your skill a bit. These symbols usually represent special ways to play certain notes. Special symbols in guitar tabs are: h hammer-on p pull-off ~ - vibrato + - harmonic \ - slide down / - slide up b bend x dead note

70 Guitar exercises In order to loosen your fingers a bit on your left hand and your strumming hand, you need to do some guitar exercises. These will help you relax and gain some speed through time as well. When you exercise, always start by playing at a slower tempo to be sure that you are playing everything correctly and then increase the rhythm slowly until you reach your fastest point. While you do these exercises make sure that you do alternate picking with your right hand. This means playing down-up, down-up, down-up, and so on. This way

71 you will develop speed because there are no unnecessary movements. The first exercise you need to do is quite simple. This is pseudo-chromatic that starts from the 5 th fret. Make sure that you pay close attention to your fingers positions and to your picking as well. Start by placing your 1 st finger on the 5 th fret on the low E string, then place your 2 nd finger on the 6 th fret on the low E string, then place your 3 rd finger on the 7 th fret, then place your 4 th finger on the 8 th fret. While you do this keep alternately picking the E string for each note. When you finish this, repeat everything

72 only on the A string and then continue to the D string and so on until you reach the high E string. Make sure to begin slowly and that every note lasts the same. When you reach the end, repeat everything and increase the speed gradually. Repeat this until you reach your maximum speed. You can also practice this backward. Start with your pinky on the 8 th fret of the high E string and finish with your index finger on the 5 th fret of the low E string. The second exercise is a bit complicated but not too much. Do the same pattern on the low E string as you did in the first exercise, but when you move to the A string start from the 4 th

fret, then on the D string start from the 3 rd fret, on the G string from the 2 nd fret, then on the B string again from the 2 nd fret, and on the high E string from

73 fret, then on the D string start from the 3 rd fret, on the G string from the 2 nd fret, then on the B string again from the 2 nd fret, and on the high E string from the 1 st fret. That little inconsistency on the B string will help you develop better concentration and you will learn to pay closer attention to what you are playing.

74 The third exercise will spicen things up a bit. Start with your 1 st finger on the 5 th fret on the low E string, then place your 2 nd finger on the 6 th fret on the A string, then your 3 rd finger on the 7 th fret of the D string, and finish the first part with your 4 th finger on the 8 th fret on the G string. Now return back by starting with your 1 st finger on the 5 th fret of the G string, then your 2 nd finger on the 6 th fret of the D string, then your 3 rd finger on the 7 th fret on the A string and finish the figure with your 4 th finger on the 8 th fret on the low E string. This is a bit complicated in the beginning, but with time you will get better and this exercise will be really

75 fun to play. You can always add some of your own twists to the exercises, use octaves, etc. Everything is fine as long as you start slowly and play correctly.

76 The first simple pieces for guitar and the setting of the left hand on the fingerboard We all begin to play the guitar in order to play the songs that we like. All those exercises and scales and chords can be a bit boring when you start playing. But this is no reason to quit; there are actually some easy songs for beginners that require only a few basic chords or a beginner s skill. One of the simplest songs with basic

77 chords is House of the Rising Sun. This song was made popular by the famous band The Animals. The Animals released this song in 1964, but the song itself is much older. The song dates all the way back to 1700 s. So, to play this song you need to follow these chords in this order: Am C D F Am E Am E. For each chord, strum all of the strings one by one downward and then back upward at moderate speed (listen to the song), and then change the chord. That s all; you know how to play the entire song. The next piece of music you can try to play is the main theme from Smoke on the Water by Deep Purple. Now this

78 song is a bit complicated to play, but there is a one-string version of the main theme and that is the first thing that almost every guitarist in the world learned to play. The entire theme is played on the low E string. Start by playing an open string, and then place your 1 st finger on the 3 rd fret, then your 3 rd finger on the 5 th fret. Now play again an open string, then place your 1 st finger on the 3 rd fret, then your 4 th finger on the 6 th fret, then your 3 rd finger on the 5 th fret (the last two notes play in double time). Now again play an open string, then place your 1 st finger on the 3 rd fret, then your 3 rd finger on the 5 th fret, then the 1 st finger on the

79 3 rd fret, and finish the theme with an open string. If you listen to the song and follow these instructions you will learn to play the most famous rock theme in a matter of minutes. Just practice a lot and try to play everything correctly. Speed is not that important in the beginning. Play precisely and correctly and the speed will come with time. There are a lot of simple songs to play out there and you can find the tabs or the chords online or you can buy a sheet book, but it is recommendable that you try to learn songs by ear. Listen to music and try to replicate it. This way you will develop your hearing which is very

80 important for every musician. Keep practicing for a few hours every day and don t give up if it seems too hard. With practice, everything becomes easier.

81 Conclusion Congratulations! You have now learned the basics of guitar playing. So, what to do now? Well, that mostly depends on your goals. If you wanted to learn just a few chords so you can play a few songs with your buddies, then all you have to do is practice and learn some more songs. But if you want to become a professional guitar player, then there is a great journey ahead of you. Set your goals and checkpoints and try your best to achieve them. Never give up and practice until you reach perfection!

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