What was your motivation when you decided to learn how to play the guitar? Why not any other instrument? Whilst there are a lot of answers to the questions above most of you will agree that guitar is considered to be one of the most popular musical instruments in the world, and many guitarists attract the audience more than the other band members do.
Now since you have decided to be a guitarist here are some common beginner mistakes to avoid: 1.
Playing guitar riffs and licks without understanding the scales.
Yes it looks cool but without practicing guitar scales you will end up imitating other people style.
Learning guitar scales is a must for you to create your own riffs and solos.
2.
Practicing guitar irregularly - depending on the moods- in a long duration.
If this is your schedule better switch to a shorter interval, say 1/2 to 1 hour but make it daily.
You will progress better this way.
3.
Skipping the fingers stretching exercises.
You may think it's useless and boring but the exercises are designed to help you stretch your fretting fingers so you can play difficult chords easier or run a solo faster.
4.
Listen to one music genre only.
It is best to learn simple songs from your favorite band or artist because you probably know the songs by heart but keep in mind that actually some music genres are actually 'brothers'.
Blues for example can be related easily to rock and roll, jazz or even to the country style.
Listening to different styles of music will enrich your guitar skill, don't limit yourself.
5.
Overusing the distortion guitar effect.
Don't start with distortion effect because you will hardly notice any mistakes, instead practice solo with clean guitar first.
If you play clean guitar well you will have no problem playing the same chord or solo with the distortion effect but not the other way around.
6.
Never exercise the pinkie finger.
Being the weakest finger some beginners neglect the pinkie and rely on the other 3 fingers only.
This is not a good idea, the pinkie finger is as good and as important as your other fingers so use it for your own benefit.
7.
Looking for short cuts.
The truth is there is no short cuts in your guitar journey, no pain no gain.
If a web site offers you something that sounds too good to be true then probably it is.
While there are some good online guitar courses you still need someone who can tell you and advise you in case you are making mistakes or developing bad habits.
Never underestimate bad habits.
You will have to work hard to get rid of them.
Now since you have decided to be a guitarist here are some common beginner mistakes to avoid: 1.
Playing guitar riffs and licks without understanding the scales.
Yes it looks cool but without practicing guitar scales you will end up imitating other people style.
Learning guitar scales is a must for you to create your own riffs and solos.
2.
Practicing guitar irregularly - depending on the moods- in a long duration.
If this is your schedule better switch to a shorter interval, say 1/2 to 1 hour but make it daily.
You will progress better this way.
3.
Skipping the fingers stretching exercises.
You may think it's useless and boring but the exercises are designed to help you stretch your fretting fingers so you can play difficult chords easier or run a solo faster.
4.
Listen to one music genre only.
It is best to learn simple songs from your favorite band or artist because you probably know the songs by heart but keep in mind that actually some music genres are actually 'brothers'.
Blues for example can be related easily to rock and roll, jazz or even to the country style.
Listening to different styles of music will enrich your guitar skill, don't limit yourself.
5.
Overusing the distortion guitar effect.
Don't start with distortion effect because you will hardly notice any mistakes, instead practice solo with clean guitar first.
If you play clean guitar well you will have no problem playing the same chord or solo with the distortion effect but not the other way around.
6.
Never exercise the pinkie finger.
Being the weakest finger some beginners neglect the pinkie and rely on the other 3 fingers only.
This is not a good idea, the pinkie finger is as good and as important as your other fingers so use it for your own benefit.
7.
Looking for short cuts.
The truth is there is no short cuts in your guitar journey, no pain no gain.
If a web site offers you something that sounds too good to be true then probably it is.
While there are some good online guitar courses you still need someone who can tell you and advise you in case you are making mistakes or developing bad habits.
Never underestimate bad habits.
You will have to work hard to get rid of them.
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