Learn To Be 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.

Many people don't start playing the guitar because they feel like they are simply unable. In reality, almost everyone is capable of learning to play an instrument. The most important thing when it comes to learning anything is practice and consistency. Try and set aside a small amount of time every day to practice. It doesn't matter if it is fifteen minutes or twenty five minutes, as long as you try to make time as consistently as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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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