Begining

[Kiggz]

Hey everyone I have wanted to learn Electric Guitar for along time I received my beginners set which consists of amp,electric guitar, tunner ect. Now I have no previous knowledge of Electric Guitar but I have all the essential things needed to begin learning and playing.

My question is where to begin ?, I do not understand how to read tabs or what the letters and notes mean is there any place online or any ebooks that can help me start out though the basics and move further into learning. I have downloaded power tab,guitar pro and many other programs just so I am prepared for the future. I have yet to find any tutorials for the absolute beginner could someone help me out please I would appreciate it.

I am looking for tutorial that can teach me the basics and also other important things like how the amp settings work and how to tune the guitar ect.

[RIFF WRATH]

Hi and welcome....if you are hang in there I'm sure that you will get lots of advise...I could use some too...lol
cheers
RIFF

[cdub66]

I'm very beginner myself, had a friend lend me a dvd "Fender's Getting started on Electric Guitar" (may be what comes in their starter packs?)
It's been awesome-takes you through tuning, basic chords/moveable chords, scales, picking techniques, amps and effects and a whole lot of other stuff.
I'm very pleased with the results so far, although I play piano so I had a bit of a head start as far as reading music and the "ear" for hearing when something's not quite right.
There's lots of stuff online too-I found it almost too much.

I'm to the point now after a month that I'm not (as) embarrassed to play with others, which really helps too.

Give 'er a try-have fun, you might surprise yourself!
(especially have fun) :rockon:

[hollowbody]

Google and Youtube are your friends. You can find lots on online video tutorials that include basic chord shapes and other beginner's information. Do a google search for "Beginner Guitar Lesson" and you'll find tons of stuff that show you how to strum open chords and stuff.

As for tabs, they're pretty easy once you figure them out, but it's kind of hard to explain in writing. Maybe you could find a friend or someone in your area (even at a guitar store?) to show you how the numbers and symbols on a tab correspond to your actual playing of the song.

[Hamstrung]

Remember to be patient with your hands. It takes a little while for the muscles to get used to forming chords and the calouses to build up on your fingers. It can be a bit painfull but it's temporary, play through it. Keep practicing the basics as in chords and scales and don't delay playing with other people (a mistake I made) as you learn a lot and your playing gets better when trying to keep up with a band.

[GTmaker]

OK...heres my 2 cents worth...

when yu start to learn any instrument, its allways a good idea to learn some basics so that you have some fundemental theory about what you are playing.

Learning chord structures and scales will give you the knowledge to play any song and improvise on solos.

The opposite of this would be to learn a few chords from a book so that you can play a specific song.

Do a search on a guy named Mark Seal...he did a online music shop that cames across realy well.

Bottom line...at the begining, dont get hung up on tone and amp settings. Learn your instrument and the rest will all fall into place.
Have fun and pactice, practice, practice.
Good luck..

[cycro27]

This is an excellent site to learn from, just sign up for their 12 part free course and they e-mail you a link to a lesson every other day so it gives you time to learn and perfect each lesson!
http://www.vguitarlessons.com/

[Duster]

It might not be a bad idea to go take a few lessons, to at least get started. Those first few lessons will give you something to build on and make sure you're at least heading in the right direction and don't start out with some bad habits to change later. Go into your local guitar store and ask if you can buy a couple of lessons.

--- D

[elindso]

It might not be a bad idea to go take a few lessons, to at least get started. Those first few lessons will give you something to build on and make sure you're at least heading in the right direction and don't start out with some bad habits to change later. Go into your local guitar store and ask if you can buy a couple of lessons.

--- D

What he said is the right thing to do. Get some background and practice loads,

Also get a 59 LP and a 68 Plexi for the heavy stuff.

A 52 Nocaster and Tweed Champ for the country stuff.

And a 58 blond 335 for blues and jazz through a 65 Twin.

Forget acoustics they are for sissies.

Then you'd be all set.

[GTmaker]

What he said is the right thing to do. Get some background and practice loads,

Also get a 59 LP and a 68 Plexi for the heavy stuff.
A 52 Nocaster and Tweed Champ for the country stuff.
And a 58 blond 335 for blues and jazz through a 65 Twin.
Forget acoustics they are for sissies.
Then you'd be all set.

I finaly broke down and bought a realy nice amp a year or so ago.
Damme thing didnt make me play any better at all....obviously I bought the wrong amp...

[Kiggz]

Thanks everyone I am going to start practicing I will let everyone know how well i am doing in few days.

[greco]

I finaly broke down and bought a realy nice amp a year or so ago.
Damme thing didnt make me play any better at all....obviously I bought the wrong amp...

I've heard many others say the same thing...some even bought the wrong guitar(s)...LOL

Dave