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Thursday 28 August 2014

The guitar...and the basics

First of all you have to do some research about guitar..When you want to learn something ,you'll do some research about it right?Now go and ask Mr. Google about the guitar,its class(string instrument) and the parts of it like the headstock,tuning pegs,nut,fretboard,markers and their postions,heel,soundhole,bridge,pins,saddle,the body,pickguard,etc..those are some of the parts of guitar..
Now if your guitar is with you right now..then let's begin....Remember that FOUNDATION is the most important here just like a building with strong foundation can stand in great heights and yes!!!you are the building...so enough for the wise advise hahaha...I'm just saying that you need a strong foundation..so PRACTICE.PRACTICE.PRACTICE.....is the key...PRACTICE the RIGHT WAY...together with your dedication,motivation and discipline.....you will succeed.
Ok,now we will be learning the CHORDS:major and minor.But before that we will only be using simple chords.
Let's do a 4-chord progression using basic chords: G-Em-C-D ...
TIMING IS VERY IMPORTANT so we're gonna develop your timing skill while learning the chords at the same time.
Do the G-chord then count from 1 to 4.Next Em and count again 1-4..then C chord and D chord.Just do the same thing COUNT...Say the numbers or you can say "1 and 2 and 3 and 4" ..."and" is to fill the gap/sec between number to maintain the beat..don't forget to count..it's a must....
Do it over and over again..'til you perfect the timing and the shifting of chords..you can do it with ease if you PRACTICE PROPERLY...
DO NOT STRUM YET...We'll be there..You have a lot of time..remember it's not a project in school so do not hurry..take your time ....just count and practice your finger positioning...Trust me,you'll see the result of this practice...
Next time we will mix this practice with some strumming patterns..so come back for more ideas...

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