How To Become A Blues Guitarist In Your Spare Time

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.

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.

Start by purchasing or renting a guitar from your local music shop or even online. You can find several deals on various sites around the web. Make sure that you purchase a guitar that's within your budget, but also of high quality. Many beginners can become discouraged by playing a poor quality instrument. This is because a higher quality instrument will have more room for error, as your fingers can press on the strings more easily.

Try to start out by playing simpler songs. Then you can progress to the more difficult ones. Learn a few chords, like A, E, and G. You're going to be pleasantly surprised by the sheer number of songs that you can play simply with a couple of different chords. Many pop songs are played with only two or three basic 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.

If you're getting a bit bored at just playing chord progressions, be sure to transition into finger picking too. Lots of beginners may be intimidated, but it isn't really that difficult.. When you start learning how to pick the strings with your fingers, you're going to get a lot better. Your range is going to increase dramatically.

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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