Learn 2 Play Guitar
I’ve never played an instrument before, and I’d like to play guitar. But does it hurt your fingers? How long does it take to learn it for an average person? Where can I get a cheap but good guitar online? (most of us are pretty much hurting on the money situation, as you probably know)
Which is better a guitar or a piano?
Thanks much xx 
Great to hear your considering learning to play guitar. Personally, I prefer guitar to piano. See, I took piano for about a year, but I never really had fun doing it. The only time I actually found myself practicing was at my lesson. So I decided to Learn To Play Guitar, and it was a great choice. Ive been playing for 3 years now. Really, the pain when playing guitar goes away after the first month, so that’s no problem(if your practicing!). For me to actually learn a song and be confident other people would think it sounded good took about 4-5 months, and the time goes by fast. If your looking for a good guitar online, you might want to check out Ebay or Craigslist, just do a little Research on the guitar before you buy it. Now I see that your considering acoustic guitar, but Ive got to say, electric is undoubtedly easier. On an Acoustic Guitar, the strings are much farther away from the neck when compared to an Electric Guitar, making it harder to play because you have to press down harder. Now if you want, you can go to a local Guitar Center and check out some of the starter sets they have. You will get a guitar, an amp, some picks, a chord, and sometimes a beginners book for around 200-300 dollars. Heres a list of good beginner guitar brands: Squire, Epiphone, Dean, Ibanez, Gretsch etc.
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depends how much you play, but of course at times it will hurt, i mean your gonna have to practice quite a far bit, but then again…everyone is different.
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It takes a little while for your fingers to build up calluses from playing. When they are forming your fingers will be quite tender and sensitive, but it passes. The average person can learn very quickly if you are determined and a quick study. Ebay?
I’m biased to guitar because that’s where I channel most of the talent. I can play Fur Elise, just not the second part. I’m working on it.
Your welcome.
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Great to hear your considering learning to play guitar. Personally, I prefer guitar to piano. See, I took piano for about a year, but I never really had fun doing it. The only time I actually found myself practicing was at my lesson. So I decided to learn to play guitar, and it was a great choice. Ive been playing for 3 years now. Really, the pain when playing guitar goes away after the first month, so that’s no problem(if your practicing!). For me to actually learn a song and be confident other people would think it sounded good took about 4-5 months, and the time goes by fast. If your looking for a good guitar online, you might want to check out Ebay or Craigslist, just do a little Research on the guitar before you buy it. Now I see that your considering acoustic guitar, but Ive got to say, electric is undoubtedly easier. On an acoustic guitar, the strings are much farther away from the neck when compared to an electric guitar, making it harder to play because you have to press down harder. Now if you want, you can go to a local Guitar Center and check out some of the starter sets they have. You will get a guitar, an amp, some picks, a chord, and sometimes a beginners book for around 200-300 dollars. Heres a list of good beginner guitar brands: Squire, Epiphone, Dean, Ibanez, Gretsch etc.
Hope this helped!
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My fingers hurt when I first started, and they still do if I leave the guitar alone for awhile and then pick it up again.
It takes awhile to get good, but if you’ve got a good ear, you’ll be able to play along with some songs on the radio pretty quick with some basic chords. Playing lead or classical style takes longer because it’s more complicated – I think.
I’ve found decent guitars on craigslist and even at garage sales. You don’t need it to be excellent if you’re just starting out. Get a junky old beach guitar to start with, and you’ll always have an old friend you can take anywhere and jam, without being afraid of scratching it – even after you’ve graduated to a really nice axe with integrated pickups and snazzy inlays and such.
Good luck!
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