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Sunday, October 14, 2018

A Guide To Becoming A Blues Guitarist

By Michelle Smith


There are many reasons why someone would want to learn a musical instrument. Music has long been known to be an excellent way to relieve stress, engage in a create hobby, and a way to connect with others within a community. When one engages with music, they access a part of their brain that they might not be stimulating otherwise. Learning to play the guitar may be intimidating at first, but with a few simple guidelines, anyone can learn to play in their spare time. With a little bit of practice, you can become a blues guitarist.

There are lots of people who don't learn the guitar simply because they don't think they are able. This generally isn't the case at all. Most people will have the capability to learn any instrument, especially the guitar. What you need to realize is that the most important activity one can do while learning is simply to practice. Make sure that you practice every day a little bit. It won't matter if you only have half an hour or fifteen minutes, just make sure you practice consistently.

When you begin, go out and purchase a guitar from the local music store or look online. Generally there are lots of specials on different websites around the internet. Be sure to purchase an instrument that you can afford, but also make sure that it's a good quality instrument. Lots of people starting out get really discouraged because they bought a poor quality guitar. Generally this is because poor quality instruments don't have a lot of room for error, as it's harder to press against the strings.

Lots of people starting out will begin by learning simple songs. After they learn a couple easy songs for beginners, they tend to progress to more difficult pieces. When you start, learn a few of the basic chords - D, C, and G. You're going to be pleased by the number of songs you can play just by using a few basic chords.

As you start improving, you can segue into learning other chords as well. In addition to learning all of the major chords, try learning the minor chords as well. Then you can move on to the seventh chords, which will allow you to play an even wider range of songs.

If you're getting a bit bored at just playing chord progressions, be sure to transition into finger picking too. Lots of beginners may be intimidated, but it isn't really that difficult.. When you start learning how to pick the strings with your fingers, you're going to get a lot better. Your range is going to increase dramatically.

A great way to learn is to study musicians that you like. There are several blues musicians that one can study. Listen to different artists while in the car or even while working in your office. By listening to a wide range of music, you will be training your ear. This will help out immensely as you begin to improve at your instrument.

It doesn't matter if you are a beginning musician, or if you've been playing for several years. With a little bit of effort, anyone can really become a great blues guitarist. Remember to set some time aside every day to practice. With a little bit of hard work, you'll be able to have fun and impress your friends and family with your new skills.




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