Thursday, October 18, 2018

A Guide To Becoming A Blues Guitarist

By Michelle Smith


Many people are interested in learning how to play the guitar. Lots of folks find music to be a terrific stress reliever, a wonderful and engaging hobby, as well as a great way to connect to other people who want to learn how to play music as well. When a person starts to study music, they begin to access their brains in a way that they might not otherwise. Although you might be intimidated in the beginning, remember that anyone is capable of becoming a blues guitarist.

Lots of beginning musicians get discouraged because they think they're unable to play an instrument. This simply isn't the case and in reality almost everyone can learn how to play. Remember that the best way to improve at anything, especially music, is to practice consistently. Be sure to set aside a few minutes every day in order to improve at your craft.

When you begin, go out and purchase a guitar from the local music store or look online. Generally there are lots of specials on different websites around the internet. Be sure to purchase an instrument that you can afford, but also make sure that it's a good quality instrument. Lots of people starting out get really discouraged because they bought a poor quality guitar. Generally this is because poor quality instruments don't have a lot of room for error, as it's harder to press against the strings.

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.

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.

Don't forget to study your favorite musical artists. When you listen to a variety of different musicians, you're going to be able to train the ear and differentiate different chords over time. Try listening to different music while in the car or even while out for a jog. This is going to help you out a lot as you get better and better.

The most important skill when it comes to becoming a blues guitarist is consistency. Make sure to practice a bit each day. Eventually you're going to be playing all your favorites and impressing friends and family with your new skills. Good luck!




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