Monday, October 15, 2018

A Guide To Becoming A Blues Guitarist

By Michelle Smith


There are tons of reasons to learn how to play a guitar. One could want to find ways to relax, add a new creative hobby to their life, or reach out and connect to others in their town or city. When engaging with something as wonderful as music, people can access parts of the brain that might not otherwise be stimulated. Some people may find it to be intimidating to learn a new instrument. However, with a couple simple guidelines, almost anyone can become a wonderful 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.

You should start by looking around your local music shops for a guitar that you like. There are tons of special deals that you can find online as well. Be sure to buy a high quality instrument that you can afford. Lots of people who start out get a little discouraged because they find their poor quality guitar difficult to play. Generally this is because better quality instruments are easier to strum and have strings that can be easily pressed down.

Many beginners learn by playing simple songs at first and progressing to more difficult ones as they improve. Start by learning to strum a few basic chords, such as G, C, and D. You will be amazed by the number of songs that you will be able to play using these three simple chords.

When you are getting better at the instrument, you can start transitioning into more difficult pieces. As well as learning each major chord, be sure that you learn the minor and seventh chords as well. With this new amount of chord knowledge, you're going to be able to increase your repertoire dramatically.

When you find yourself getting bored of simple chord progressions, start transitioning into finger picking too. Some beginners find this to be kind of intimidating, but it isn't as difficult as you may think. When you start learning how to finger pick as well as playing a wide range of chords, you're going to be able to play an even wider range of music.

Another wonderful way to improve is to study different musicians. You can learn a lot by listening to the way other musicians play the blues. Try listening to various musicians while drive or even while you're at work. When you listen to wide ranges of music, you're going to be training your ear. This is going to be immensely helpful as you make strides at improvement.

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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